Freeze warning issued for parts of South Central Texas
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
Austin Energy prepares for winter weather
Austin Energy wants to reassure Austinites, including the medically vulnerable, that they are prepared for what winter has in store for Central Texas.
Austin Energy wants to reassure Austinites, including the medically vulnerable, that they are prepared for what winter has in store for Central Texas.
Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat named AP's Big 12 top defensive player
Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian was also voted the Big 12's top coach, and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was selected as newcomer of the year.
Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian was also voted the Big 12's top coach, and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was selected as newcomer of the year.
Overnight cold weather shelters activated for Dec. 10
Those needing shelter tonight can register from 6-8 p.m. at One Texas Center at 505 Barton Springs Road.
Those needing shelter tonight can register from 6-8 p.m. at One Texas Center at 505 Barton Springs Road.
Stabbing in downtown Austin leaves 1 person dead: APD
Austin police are investigating a fatal stabbing on Congress Avenue and say there is a person of interest.
Austin police are investigating a fatal stabbing on Congress Avenue and say there is a person of interest.
Federal railroad grant denied for passenger rail in central Texas
The Federal Railroad Administration has denied grant money for the fastest-growing metro areas in Texas when it comes to passenger rail expansion.
The Federal Railroad Administration has denied grant money for the fastest-growing metro areas in Texas when it comes to passenger rail expansion.
Texas boy's reaction to Longhorns making playoffs goes viral
An 11-year-old boy's reaction to the Texas Longhorns making the college football playoffs has gone viral. It's even caught the attention of the university's president.
An 11-year-old boy's reaction to the Texas Longhorns making the college football playoffs has gone viral. It's even caught the attention of the university's president.
59th annual Austin Trail of Lights kicks off in Zilker Park
The grand opening for the 59th annual Trail of Lights was held at Zilker Park Friday evening.
The grand opening for the 59th annual Trail of Lights was held at Zilker Park Friday evening.
Longhorns head to the Sugar Bowl: what fans need to know about tickets
As the Longhorns prepare for the Sugar Bowl, tickets to the big game are not getting any cheaper. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas is joined by Randy Cohen, CEO of Austin-based Ticket City, to learn more on what fans need to know.
As the Longhorns prepare for the Sugar Bowl, tickets to the big game are not getting any cheaper. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas is joined by Randy Cohen, CEO of Austin-based Ticket City, to learn more on what fans need to know.
Austin City Council approves phase one of HOME initiative
In a 9-2 vote, the Austin City Council approved phase one of the HOME initiative after 13 hours of public comment. Up to three homes will be allowed to be built on single-family lots in parts of Austin.
In a 9-2 vote, the Austin City Council approved phase one of the HOME initiative after 13 hours of public comment. Up to three homes will be allowed to be built on single-family lots in parts of Austin.
Texas shooting spree: Austin ISD officer shot at Northeast ECHS
An Austin Independent School District police officer was shot on Tuesday, Dec. 5. It was the first Austin incident in a shooting spree that left 6 people dead, police say.
An Austin Independent School District police officer was shot on Tuesday, Dec. 5. It was the first Austin incident in a shooting spree that left 6 people dead, police say.
Texas shooting spree: Austin police identify victims found in SW Austin home
Two women were found dead inside a Southwest Austin home and are believed to be victims of a man who allegedly killed four other people and injured two officers.
Two women were found dead inside a Southwest Austin home and are believed to be victims of a man who allegedly killed four other people and injured two officers.
Texas shooting spree: Suspect attempted to escape from Travis County Jail: affidavit
The man accused of killing six people and injuring two police officers attempted to escape from the Travis County Jail, an affidavit says. Travis County deputies had to use force to subdue him.
The man accused of killing six people and injuring two police officers attempted to escape from the Travis County Jail, an affidavit says. Travis County deputies had to use force to subdue him.
Skeletal remains found in Greenbelt trail: APD
Police said on Nov. 27, the Austin Police Department Homicide Unit received multiple tips that a murder had happened months prior at the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt in the 1100 block of South 6th Street.
Police said on Nov. 27, the Austin Police Department Homicide Unit received multiple tips that a murder had happened months prior at the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt in the 1100 block of South 6th Street.
Man killed in stabbing in North Austin; APD investigating
A man was stabbed in North Austin and later died from his injures, police said. The suspect is still at large.
A man was stabbed in North Austin and later died from his injures, police said. The suspect is still at large.
Passenger rail connecting Austin and San Antonio proposed
As the state's population grows, so does traffic on heavily travelled roadways, but some say there may be another option. FOX 7's Mike Warren speaks with Travis County Commissioner's Court Judge Andy Brown for more.
As the state's population grows, so does traffic on heavily travelled roadways, but some say there may be another option. FOX 7's Mike Warren speaks with Travis County Commissioner's Court Judge Andy Brown for more.
STI testing urged as public health officials see rising infection numbers
The CDC says that infection levels for many STIs, including gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, have increased across the U.S. and city public health officials say Austin-Travis County is following suit.
The CDC says that infection levels for many STIs, including gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, have increased across the U.S. and city public health officials say Austin-Travis County is following suit.
Austin City Council to vote on HOME initiative
Austin City Council will vote on phase one of the HOME Initiative, intended to help the city's affordable housing crisis. If passed, it will allow up to three homes to be built on a single property.
Austin City Council will vote on phase one of the HOME Initiative, intended to help the city's affordable housing crisis. If passed, it will allow up to three homes to be built on a single property.
Austin police identify teenager shot, killed at East Austin gathering
A 16-year-old boy has been identified by police as the person shot and killed at a gathering in East Austin in late November.
A 16-year-old boy has been identified by police as the person shot and killed at a gathering in East Austin in late November.
DPS trooper, Austin officer cleared in East Austin officer-involved shooting
A Travis County jury recently concluded its review of an August 2022 officer-involved shooting and did not return indictments for the DPS trooper and the Austin police officer.
A Travis County jury recently concluded its review of an August 2022 officer-involved shooting and did not return indictments for the DPS trooper and the Austin police officer.