Texas shootings renew discussion on gun laws
Recent shootings in the Austin area have sparked renewed discussion in the gun control debate. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses with Lindsay Nichols, federal policy director with the Giffords Law Center.
Recent shootings in the Austin area have sparked renewed discussion in the gun control debate. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses with Lindsay Nichols, federal policy director with the Giffords Law Center.
City of Austin announces New Year's celebration details
The city of Austin has released details for their annual New Year's celebrations at Auditorium Shores.
The city of Austin has released details for their annual New Year's celebrations at Auditorium Shores.
2 survive house fire in northwest Austin thanks to smoke alarms
Two people survived a house fire on Bluegrass Drive in northwest Austin early Friday morning.
Two people survived a house fire on Bluegrass Drive in northwest Austin early Friday morning.
Austin children participate in annual Shop with a Cop event
The point of Shop with a Cop is to give back to children, so they have a great Christmas, but it is also to show these kids that police officers are friendly.
The point of Shop with a Cop is to give back to children, so they have a great Christmas, but it is also to show these kids that police officers are friendly.
Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declares Stage 4 exceptional drought
Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer declared Stage IV Exceptional Drought on Thursday, Dec. 14, after Lovelady dropped below the district's threshold for Stage IV for a 10-day span.
Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer declared Stage IV Exceptional Drought on Thursday, Dec. 14, after Lovelady dropped below the district's threshold for Stage IV for a 10-day span.
Austin weather: Cold front to bring rain Friday afternoon
You may see some drizzle this morning, but the most rain will come this afternoon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
You may see some drizzle this morning, but the most rain will come this afternoon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Austin City Council reviews APD funding, Montopolis pool replacement
The Austin City Council reviewed over 100 agenda items in Thursday's meeting, many addressing some of the council's top priorities for the year.
The Austin City Council reviewed over 100 agenda items in Thursday's meeting, many addressing some of the council's top priorities for the year.
Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths on soldiers' graves this weekend
This weekend, volunteers and staff with Wreaths Across America will be placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and fallen soldiers at cemeteries across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren has more in this Care Force.
This weekend, volunteers and staff with Wreaths Across America will be placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and fallen soldiers at cemeteries across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren has more in this Care Force.
Austin airport reunites stuffed puppy with his toddler owner
A beloved stuffed puppy has been reunited with its owner after a day-long search, says Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
A beloved stuffed puppy has been reunited with its owner after a day-long search, says Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Multiple lane closures along I-35 set for this weekend
Multiple lane closures along I-35 across multiple counties are set for this weekend.
Multiple lane closures along I-35 across multiple counties are set for this weekend.
Smoke alarm saves family of 4; house a total loss
Austin firefighter say the fire is a reminder to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home as well as an escape plan in case of emergencies.
Austin firefighter say the fire is a reminder to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home as well as an escape plan in case of emergencies.
Austin weather: More rain on the way on Friday
There's a little rain out there this morning, but the big rain event will be Friday. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
There's a little rain out there this morning, but the big rain event will be Friday. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
UT Austin plans to punish pro-Palestine protesters accused of violating university rules
UT Austin is investigating and has plans to punish pro-Palestinian protesters accused of violating the university's rules.
UT Austin is investigating and has plans to punish pro-Palestinian protesters accused of violating the university's rules.
Salvation Army distributes thousands of gifts to Central Texas children
The Salvation Army is distributing gifts to thousands of children who are in need this Christmas. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas spoke to Major Lewis Reckline to learn more about their Angel Tree program.
The Salvation Army is distributing gifts to thousands of children who are in need this Christmas. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas spoke to Major Lewis Reckline to learn more about their Angel Tree program.
Austin homeless strategy officer recommends city consolidate homeless contracts
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
AFD hosts 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon
The Austin Fire Department hosted its 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon in east Austin.
The Austin Fire Department hosted its 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon in east Austin.
Attempted ATM theft at north Austin 7-Eleven
Caught on camera: a break-in at the 7-Eleven on Parmer and Lamar on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Caught on camera: a break-in at the 7-Eleven on Parmer and Lamar on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Lung cancer survivor in Austin advocates for screening, detection
An Austin man went to the doctor complaining of one problem. But, a CAT scan revealed another bigger concern: lung cancer.
An Austin man went to the doctor complaining of one problem. But, a CAT scan revealed another bigger concern: lung cancer.
Texas shooting spree: Residents question emergency alert protocols
As we learn more about the timeline of last week's shooting spree that killed six people, there's one question that keeps coming up: why were residents not notified there was a shooter on the run in their area?
As we learn more about the timeline of last week's shooting spree that killed six people, there's one question that keeps coming up: why were residents not notified there was a shooter on the run in their area?
New murder trial for APD officer Christopher Taylor set for Sept. 2024
Another murder trial date has been set for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, but it is currently unknown which murder he will be on trial for: Michael Ramos or Dr. Mauris Desilva.
Another murder trial date has been set for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, but it is currently unknown which murder he will be on trial for: Michael Ramos or Dr. Mauris Desilva.