Carolyn Jackson, former KTBC news personality, dies at 96
Carolyn Jackson, who died this week at 96, was an icon of central Texas broadcast news, hosting her own program on KTBC in the 1960s and 1970s.
Carolyn Jackson, who died this week at 96, was an icon of central Texas broadcast news, hosting her own program on KTBC in the 1960s and 1970s.
Austin weather: City prepares for second round of freezing temperatures
Austin weather will be freezing this weekend, and the city of Austin is asking residents to prepare for the wintery conditions.
Austin weather will be freezing this weekend, and the city of Austin is asking residents to prepare for the wintery conditions.
Texas weather: Will forecasted rain put a dent in drought?
With rain forecasted for Central Texas next week, the district will continue to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.
With rain forecasted for Central Texas next week, the district will continue to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.
Art Acevedo, former Austin police chief, returns to city in new role
Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is returning to the city and will take on a different role, sources tell FOX 7 Austin.
Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is returning to the city and will take on a different role, sources tell FOX 7 Austin.
Austin activates cold weather shelters ahead of hard freeze
Ahead of an overnight freeze this weekend, the city of Austin has activated cold weather shelters again tonight.
Ahead of an overnight freeze this weekend, the city of Austin has activated cold weather shelters again tonight.
Fire under pedestrian bridge in downtown Austin under investigation: AFD
A fire under the Third Street pedestrian bridge in downtown Austin is under investigation, according to AFD.
A fire under the Third Street pedestrian bridge in downtown Austin is under investigation, according to AFD.
MoPac traffic delays after glass dropped on highway
Major delays on MoPac after a delivery vehicle drops glass on the highway.
Major delays on MoPac after a delivery vehicle drops glass on the highway.
Austin weather: Another hard freeze tonight, rain returns next week
The winter chill is back for a few days, and then rain makes its way to Central Texas. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
The winter chill is back for a few days, and then rain makes its way to Central Texas. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Family of man shot, killed during robbery in Austin park continues to seek justice
Almost five years have passed since a man was shot to death during a robbery in an East Austin park. The case has gone cold. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.
Almost five years have passed since a man was shot to death during a robbery in an East Austin park. The case has gone cold. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.
US 290 expansion project being considered by TxDOT
US 290 may be expanded in the coming years to account for Central Texas' population growth. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with TxDOT's Brad Wheelis about this proposal.
US 290 may be expanded in the coming years to account for Central Texas' population growth. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with TxDOT's Brad Wheelis about this proposal.
Kidnapping suspects arrested by Austin police: affidavit
Several kidnapping suspects were arrested by Austin police, according to court documents.
Several kidnapping suspects were arrested by Austin police, according to court documents.
HEART Austin homeless outreach pilot program launching soon
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Austin police pay, benefits guaranteed by City Council
APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.
APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.
Suspect inappropriately touched child at North Austin store: APD
Austin police are looking for a suspect they say is connected to an indecency with a child by contact incident at a North Austin store.
Austin police are looking for a suspect they say is connected to an indecency with a child by contact incident at a North Austin store.
Smoke near Lake Walter E. Long due to prescribed fire: AFD
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Gas line break prompts evacuations in Northeast Austin
A gas line break led to evacuations in Northeast Austin on Thursday morning.
A gas line break led to evacuations in Northeast Austin on Thursday morning.
Major water main break shut down road in East Austin
A major water main break tied up traffic this morning in East Austin.
A major water main break tied up traffic this morning in East Austin.
Vehicle rescue shuts down 183: 1 dead, 3 hospitalized
US Highway 183 is closed in Southeast Austin after a deadly wreck and vehicle rescue.
US Highway 183 is closed in Southeast Austin after a deadly wreck and vehicle rescue.
Northwest Austin apartment fire leaves 16 residents displaced
A two-alarm fire in Northwest Austin left many residents displaced. The apartment complex is asking for help.
A two-alarm fire in Northwest Austin left many residents displaced. The apartment complex is asking for help.
Plan to widen US 290 into freeway between Austin, Dripping Springs
TxDOT has unveiled a new plan to widen US 290 into a freeway, between Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs.
TxDOT has unveiled a new plan to widen US 290 into a freeway, between Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs.