Disability rights advocates speak out against school vouchers
Parents, educators, and advocates spoke out against HB 1, a "school choice" plan lawmakers are considering on Tuesday. The group argues public school funding shouldn't be tied to a voucher program.
Parents, educators, and advocates spoke out against HB 1, a "school choice" plan lawmakers are considering on Tuesday. The group argues public school funding shouldn't be tied to a voucher program.
Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Prosecution’s witness presents timeline of the day Moriah Wilson was killed
The prosecution in the Kaitlin Armstrong trial presented a summary of evidence they said puts Armstrong at the scene when Anna Moriah Wilson was murdered. The defense argues it's far from conclusive.
The prosecution in the Kaitlin Armstrong trial presented a summary of evidence they said puts Armstrong at the scene when Anna Moriah Wilson was murdered. The defense argues it's far from conclusive.
ATCEMS provides safety tips for drivers, highlights leading cause of crashes
Austin-Travis County EMS is using Crash Responder Safety Week to provide safety tips for drivers, and highlight the leading cause of traffic crashes.
Austin-Travis County EMS is using Crash Responder Safety Week to provide safety tips for drivers, and highlight the leading cause of traffic crashes.
Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Prosecutors showcase DNA evidence on day 8
On Day 8 of the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial, prosecutors showcased DNA evidence they say shows Armstrong killed professional cyclist Moriah Wilson at an East Austin home in May 2022.
On Day 8 of the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial, prosecutors showcased DNA evidence they say shows Armstrong killed professional cyclist Moriah Wilson at an East Austin home in May 2022.
Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails during open enrollment period
Open enrollment is underway, and the BBB scam tracker has already received numerous reports of scam calls pretending to be from Medicare. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Open enrollment is underway, and the BBB scam tracker has already received numerous reports of scam calls pretending to be from Medicare. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Christopher Taylor trial: Day 4 of deliberations ends with no verdict
Another day of jury deliberations has ended with no verdict in the trial of Austin police officer Christopher Taylor.
Another day of jury deliberations has ended with no verdict in the trial of Austin police officer Christopher Taylor.
Zilker Tree Lighting to kick off holiday season on Nov. 26
The winners of the Zilker Tree Art Contest will help flip the switch on the 57th annual tree on Sunday, Nov. 26.
The winners of the Zilker Tree Art Contest will help flip the switch on the 57th annual tree on Sunday, Nov. 26.
CapMetro to operate reduced service for Thanksgiving
CapMetro will be be operating reduced service for the Thanksgiving holiday.
CapMetro will be be operating reduced service for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Austin weather: Sunshine returns bringing warmer temperatures
The sunshine returns Tuesday for the first time in days. Zack Shields shows us how long it will last in his full forecast.
The sunshine returns Tuesday for the first time in days. Zack Shields shows us how long it will last in his full forecast.
Fallen Austin police officer's funeral services held at COTA
Memorial services were held Friday, Nov. 17 for Austin police officer Jorge Pastore, who was killed in the line of duty in a shooting.
Memorial services were held Friday, Nov. 17 for Austin police officer Jorge Pastore, who was killed in the line of duty in a shooting.
Scanner audio reveals more about South Austin deadly shooting
Audio from the police scanners revealed what happened when APD officers attempted to rescue two people held hostage inside a South Austin home Saturday morning.
Audio from the police scanners revealed what happened when APD officers attempted to rescue two people held hostage inside a South Austin home Saturday morning.
UT graduate helps detectives solve more than 1,200 crimes with forensic sketches
Lois Gibson is the world's most successful forensic sketch artist. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sits down with the UT graduate to talk about her work and its impact.
Lois Gibson is the world's most successful forensic sketch artist. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sits down with the UT graduate to talk about her work and its impact.
Christopher Taylor trial: Still no verdict after three days of deliberations
The jury told the judge around lunchtime Monday that they were deadlocked and could not reach a unanimous verdict.
The jury told the judge around lunchtime Monday that they were deadlocked and could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Tracking digital footprints of key individuals on Day 7
A digital forensics analyst with APD returned to the witness stand Monday to walk through pages of extracted data from phones and laptops belonging to Moriah Wilson, Colin Strickland and Kaitlin Armstrong.
A digital forensics analyst with APD returned to the witness stand Monday to walk through pages of extracted data from phones and laptops belonging to Moriah Wilson, Colin Strickland and Kaitlin Armstrong.
1 killed, 1 injured in North Austin: police
The incident is not being investigated as a homicide, Austin police say.
The incident is not being investigated as a homicide, Austin police say.
Gathering calls for safe return of hostages held in Gaza
More than 250 people took part in a 5k along the Shoal Creek Trail in Pease Park .
More than 250 people took part in a 5k along the Shoal Creek Trail in Pease Park .
Target employee assaulted, robbed near UT campus
University of Texas at Austin police are investigating after a Target store employee was assaulted and robbed Monday morning.
University of Texas at Austin police are investigating after a Target store employee was assaulted and robbed Monday morning.
Austin police officer killed in shooting honored at candelight vigil
A vigil was held at City Hall in downtown Austin to honor Officer Jorge Pastore, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on November 11.
A vigil was held at City Hall in downtown Austin to honor Officer Jorge Pastore, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on November 11.
Hundreds turn out for Austin Kidney Walk to support those with kidney disease
The rainy weather didn't stop central Texans from tuning out for the 2023 Austin Kidney Walk in northeast Austin. The walk aims to save lives by supporting those with kidney disease, and by spreading awareness.
The rainy weather didn't stop central Texans from tuning out for the 2023 Austin Kidney Walk in northeast Austin. The walk aims to save lives by supporting those with kidney disease, and by spreading awareness.
Palestine supporters rally at Texas Capitol, downtown Austin
Thousands of Palestine supporters held a rally before taking to the streets, calling for a cease fire.
Thousands of Palestine supporters held a rally before taking to the streets, calling for a cease fire.