Austin police provide safety tips during the holidays
The Austin Police Department said crime tends to rise during the holidays, and they want residents to be aware.
The Austin Police Department said crime tends to rise during the holidays, and they want residents to be aware.
Texas postal workers try to stay safe amid spike in robberies, attacks on carriers
With the holiday season upon us, Central Texas postal workers are gearing up for a busy few weeks. They’re also doing their best to stay safe amid a concerning spike in robberies and attacks on letter carriers.
With the holiday season upon us, Central Texas postal workers are gearing up for a busy few weeks. They’re also doing their best to stay safe amid a concerning spike in robberies and attacks on letter carriers.
Austin, Manchaca fire crews respond to house fire
Crews from the Austin and Manchaca fire departments responded to a garage fire reportedly spreading into a house in Manchaca.
Crews from the Austin and Manchaca fire departments responded to a garage fire reportedly spreading into a house in Manchaca.
Central Texas Food Bank gives out holiday meals in East Austin
Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank loaded up vehicles with a collective 13,000 pounds of food, including Thanksgiving Day turkeys, at a East Austin distribution site.
Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank loaded up vehicles with a collective 13,000 pounds of food, including Thanksgiving Day turkeys, at a East Austin distribution site.
'Pack your patience': Austin airport expected to be busier than average for holiday travel
Austin airport officials are asking travels to be patient as the airport is expected to be busier than average for holiday travel.
Austin airport officials are asking travels to be patient as the airport is expected to be busier than average for holiday travel.
Man shot, killed stepdaughter's boyfriend for touching his wife inappropriately: affidavit
An arrest affidavit says that while speaking with detectives he expressed a belief that the law allowed him to shoot the boyfriend, adding “You can shoot somebody that's in your house however the ---- you want."
An arrest affidavit says that while speaking with detectives he expressed a belief that the law allowed him to shoot the boyfriend, adding “You can shoot somebody that's in your house however the ---- you want."
Northwest Austin resident shoots, kills burglary suspect; APD investigating as homicide
Police say a Northwest Austin resident shot and killed a man in self-defense who broke into his home.
Police say a Northwest Austin resident shot and killed a man in self-defense who broke into his home.
Austin weather: Cooler than average for Thanksgiving week
Sweater weather is making a comeback just in time for Thanksgiving. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Sweater weather is making a comeback just in time for Thanksgiving. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
West Campus apartment fire leaves 2 displaced
AFD says it was an accidental electrical fire related to charging a battery-powered light.
AFD says it was an accidental electrical fire related to charging a battery-powered light.
Cost of classic Thanksgiving feast is mixed bag: survey
The rush is on at local grocery stores, as Central Texans scramble to get everything they need for that Thanksgiving feast. A new survey says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to the cost of your feast this year.
The rush is on at local grocery stores, as Central Texans scramble to get everything they need for that Thanksgiving feast. A new survey says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to the cost of your feast this year.
UT Austin West Campus Ambassadors program works to clean up the drag
The West Campus Ambassadors program through the University of Texas at Austin is working to clean up West Campus and bring positivity to the area.
The West Campus Ambassadors program through the University of Texas at Austin is working to clean up West Campus and bring positivity to the area.
'Suspicious package' incident resolved at Austin airport
The Austin Police Department gave the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Monday afternoon.
The Austin Police Department gave the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Monday afternoon.
Raul Meza Jr in court for first time since indictment for two murders
Monday was Raul Meza Jr's first court appearance since being indicted by a grand jury for the murders of Gloria Elizabeth Lofton and Jesse Fraga.
Monday was Raul Meza Jr's first court appearance since being indicted by a grand jury for the murders of Gloria Elizabeth Lofton and Jesse Fraga.
Austin weather: Cold fronts to bring cooler temps in time for Thanksgiving
You'll need your umbrella this morning, but the rain will clear out this afternoon as a cold front makes its way through Central Texas. How cold will it get? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
You'll need your umbrella this morning, but the rain will clear out this afternoon as a cold front makes its way through Central Texas. How cold will it get? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Head-on crash leaves 1 dead, 2 injured in South Austin
One person died and two others were injured in a head-on collision in South Austin overnight.
One person died and two others were injured in a head-on collision in South Austin overnight.
Armed robbery suspect arrested after returning to same store near UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin police arrested an aggravated robbery suspect after he returned to the same store less than two hours later.
University of Texas at Austin police arrested an aggravated robbery suspect after he returned to the same store less than two hours later.
Austin man earns gun license despite having no arms
An Austin man earned his gun license despite not having arms. A local instructor taught him how to shoot using his feet.
An Austin man earned his gun license despite not having arms. A local instructor taught him how to shoot using his feet.
Austin Empty Bowl Project marks 27th year in fight against hunger
Hundreds of Central Texans came out to enjoy a warm bowl of soup and contribute to the fight against hunger at the 27th annual Austin Empty Bowl Project.
Hundreds of Central Texans came out to enjoy a warm bowl of soup and contribute to the fight against hunger at the 27th annual Austin Empty Bowl Project.
Texas high school football playoffs: Region round begins this week
The pairings, playoff sites, and times for the region round of the 2023-24 Texas high school football playoffs have been released for Class 6A, Class 5A, Class 4A, Class 3A, and Class 2A, as well as Class 1A's state quarterfinals.
The pairings, playoff sites, and times for the region round of the 2023-24 Texas high school football playoffs have been released for Class 6A, Class 5A, Class 4A, Class 3A, and Class 2A, as well as Class 1A's state quarterfinals.
Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: Analyzing the verdict and sentencing
The Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial garnered national attention this week. FOX 7's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with Austin-based attorney James Wood to get his thoughts on the verdict and the sentencing.
The Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial garnered national attention this week. FOX 7's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with Austin-based attorney James Wood to get his thoughts on the verdict and the sentencing.


















