Texas DPS holds recruitment event to combat staff shortage

Texas DPS held a recruitment event in Austin. The law enforcement agency is looking to fill 600 positions over the next two years.

Barton Springs Bathhouse could be renamed

Austin Parks and Recreation Board is recommending to City Council that the Barton Springs Bathhouse be renamed.

Austin woman missing for 47 years; nonprofit brings awareness to missing people of color

Jennifer Joyce Barton, 20, was last seen on May 16, 1976. Her case is one of many listed on the Black and Missing Foundation website. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.

Viral TikTok teacher's firing upheld by Austin ISD school board

Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy went viral on TikTok after posting a video about her meeting with her former administrator and was terminated in April 2023.

Tesla launches Cybertruck at event at Austin headquarters

Tesla's futuristic-looking Cybertruck hit the roads for the first time Thursday. Some of the first owners picked up their vehicles at Tesla's headquarters in Austin during a special event.

Kaitlin Armstrong case: Notice of appeal filed, escape charge dropped

Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is dismissing escape charges for Kaitlin Armstrong. Armstrong, who was convicted of murder earlier this month, attempted to escape custody in October.

Austin City Council approves items on safety, charity auction; hears comment on housing

While housing remains the focus at Austin City Hall, the City Council has approved other items involving public safety and a future auction to help officers who are struggling financially.

Man in custody following SWAT call out in east Austin

A man is in custody following a SWAT call out in east Austin on Thursday, the Austin Police Department said.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run: APD

Austin police are looking for a driver who killed a pedestrian in central Austin.

UT campus lights up for the holidays with Longhorn Lights

UT Austin campus is celebrating a new holiday tradition: Longhorn Lights, a light show featuring over 400,000 lights running along the Drag and on campus.

New details revealed about February near-collision at Austin airport

In February, a Fed-Ex cargo jet was cleared for landing about the same time a Southwest flight was cleared to take off on the same runway.

City of Austin grants $3.5 million to local musicians

The city of Austin's economic development department announced they are giving $3.5 million to over 300 local musicians, bands and independent promoters.