New details revealed about 36 bodies found under Oakwood Cemetery chapel
The Oakwood Cemetery Archeological Project team, made up of multiple departments from UT Austin and the University of Connecticut, say they took samples from Texas State University for research using teeth and bones to extract DNA.
The Oakwood Cemetery Archeological Project team, made up of multiple departments from UT Austin and the University of Connecticut, say they took samples from Texas State University for research using teeth and bones to extract DNA.
District 2 council member Vanessa Fuentes works to be a voice for Austin
Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.
New Austin Resource Recovery director appointed
Richard McHale has been serving as interim director since March.
Richard McHale has been serving as interim director since March.
VIDEO: 3 women break into truck at Bull Creek Preserve; police investigating
In the video, it shows the women getting out of an SUV, breaking the window of a pickup truck, before stealing several items from it.
In the video, it shows the women getting out of an SUV, breaking the window of a pickup truck, before stealing several items from it.
Austin weather: Another warming trend as summer comes to an end
Temperatures are going to get hotter again before it starts to feel like fall. Zack Shields has details, plus when we might see some more rain in his full forecast.
Temperatures are going to get hotter again before it starts to feel like fall. Zack Shields has details, plus when we might see some more rain in his full forecast.
Man with 7 DWI convictions set to spend life in prison: 'I didn’t hurt anybody'
Cornelio Garcia-Mata says he moved to Seguin from Mexico for a better life but now he's set to spend the rest of his life in a Texas prison. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the story.
Cornelio Garcia-Mata says he moved to Seguin from Mexico for a better life but now he's set to spend the rest of his life in a Texas prison. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the story.
City of Austin receives $4M grant to create reuse warehouse to benefit homeless
Once fully operational, the reuse warehouse will accept drop-off furniture donations to redistribute to nonprofit organizations working to furnish transitional homes for the homeless.
Once fully operational, the reuse warehouse will accept drop-off furniture donations to redistribute to nonprofit organizations working to furnish transitional homes for the homeless.
VIDEO: Autonomous vehicles cause chaotic scene in West Campus
Videos and pictures shared on social media over the weekend showed dozens of driverless cars jamming up and blocking traffic in West Campus.
Videos and pictures shared on social media over the weekend showed dozens of driverless cars jamming up and blocking traffic in West Campus.
No. 3 Texas a dominant second half team as Longhorns head into Big 12 play
Saving the best for last has the Texas Longhorns shooting up the national rankings and has them believing that any game is there for the taking.
Saving the best for last has the Texas Longhorns shooting up the national rankings and has them believing that any game is there for the taking.
Austin weather: Warmer than average Monday
No rain showing up on the radar Monday, but our rain chances could return this weekend. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
No rain showing up on the radar Monday, but our rain chances could return this weekend. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
UT researchers improve oil spill clean up with ten-times improvement
While oil spills can take years to clean up, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering are using their material science's knowledge to reimagine how the oil is recovered.
While oil spills can take years to clean up, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering are using their material science's knowledge to reimagine how the oil is recovered.
Longhorn Corvette Club to celebrate 50th anniversary with car show benefitting cancer research
Calling all Corvette owners and enthusiasts! The Longhorn Corvette Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a car show and silent auction this October. Proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Awareness Foundation.
Calling all Corvette owners and enthusiasts! The Longhorn Corvette Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a car show and silent auction this October. Proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Awareness Foundation.
29th annual Lake Travis Cleanup brings hundreds of volunteers
Volunteers gathered at Lake Travis Sunday for the annual Lake Travis Cleanup, a tradition that has been happening in Austin for nearly 30 years.
Volunteers gathered at Lake Travis Sunday for the annual Lake Travis Cleanup, a tradition that has been happening in Austin for nearly 30 years.
New statistics show decline in central Texas property crimes
Some good news in the fight against crime in central Texas: statistics show crimes against property, including things like car break-ins, are on the decline in our area.
Some good news in the fight against crime in central Texas: statistics show crimes against property, including things like car break-ins, are on the decline in our area.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 4 rankings
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the fourth week of play.
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the fourth week of play.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 3 rankings
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the third week of play.
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the third week of play.
Worthy TD sparks No. 4 Texas as Longhorns pull away late from Wyoming 31-10
No. 4 Texas pulled away for a victory against the Wyoming Cowboys and pushed the Longhorns to 3-0 for the first time since 2012.
No. 4 Texas pulled away for a victory against the Wyoming Cowboys and pushed the Longhorns to 3-0 for the first time since 2012.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Austin community celebrates Mexican Independence Day
Saturday, members of the Austin community gathered at Fiesta Gardens in southeast Austin to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Saturday, members of the Austin community gathered at Fiesta Gardens in southeast Austin to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Pecan Street Festival returns to downtown Austin rain or shine
Rain didn't stop visitors attending the semi-annual Pecan Street Festival in downtown Austin. The 30 year tradition brings thousands to celebrate Sixth Street's original name.
Rain didn't stop visitors attending the semi-annual Pecan Street Festival in downtown Austin. The 30 year tradition brings thousands to celebrate Sixth Street's original name.
Longhorn football: Fans tailgate and cheer on UT football
Fans geared up outside DKR Stadium Saturday, eating, drinking and getting ready to watch the Texas Longhorns take on Wyoming.
Fans geared up outside DKR Stadium Saturday, eating, drinking and getting ready to watch the Texas Longhorns take on Wyoming.