Body found in east Austin; police investigating
Austin police are investigating after a body was found off FM 969 near Lower Drive.
Austin police are investigating after a body was found off FM 969 near Lower Drive.
'Prison saved my life': Man set to spend life in prison for 8 DWI convictions
In 2004, a man who was convicted of eight DWIs was sentenced to life in prison. FOX 7’s Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with Gary Gibbs.
In 2004, a man who was convicted of eight DWIs was sentenced to life in prison. FOX 7’s Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with Gary Gibbs.
AFD battles restaurant fire in downtown high-rise
The restaurant, Red Ash Italia, was evacuated as the Austin Fire Department worked to put out a 2-alarm fire in a high-rise building downtown.
The restaurant, Red Ash Italia, was evacuated as the Austin Fire Department worked to put out a 2-alarm fire in a high-rise building downtown.
Ceremony, removal of iconic Barton Springs leaning pecan tree delayed: PARD
"Flo" has been an iconic staple of Barton Springs Pool, growing beside it for generations. The earliest known photos of the tree date back almost 100 years.
"Flo" has been an iconic staple of Barton Springs Pool, growing beside it for generations. The earliest known photos of the tree date back almost 100 years.
Althea Rogers: Austin woman hasn't been seen in 38 years
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a woman who has been missing for almost four decades. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has her story in this "Missing in Texas."
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a woman who has been missing for almost four decades. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has her story in this "Missing in Texas."
Austin weather: Temps in the 90s this week plus several chances of rain
Have we finally seen our last 100 degree day of the year? Zack Shields has a look at the week ahead, plus several chances of rain.
Have we finally seen our last 100 degree day of the year? Zack Shields has a look at the week ahead, plus several chances of rain.
'Critical incident' shut down busy intersection in downtown Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS says there was a person in distress on a crane at the intersection of West 6th Street and Guadalupe.
Austin-Travis County EMS says there was a person in distress on a crane at the intersection of West 6th Street and Guadalupe.
33rd annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival draws crowds looking for some heat
Crowds gathered at the Far Out Lounge in south Austin Saturday for the 33rd annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival.
Crowds gathered at the Far Out Lounge in south Austin Saturday for the 33rd annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival.
City of Austin releases new data on self-driving cars
Self-driving cars may be the way of the future, but they're encountering quite a few glitches in the here and now. The City of Austin is out with some new numbers on just how many incidents there have been involving those driverless cars.
Self-driving cars may be the way of the future, but they're encountering quite a few glitches in the here and now. The City of Austin is out with some new numbers on just how many incidents there have been involving those driverless cars.
Structure fire at former lounge in south Austin; fire under control: AFD
Fire crews responded to a structure fire at the former Indian Roller lounge on Manchaca Road in south Austin. Crews were able to control the fire, which is now under investigation.
Fire crews responded to a structure fire at the former Indian Roller lounge on Manchaca Road in south Austin. Crews were able to control the fire, which is now under investigation.
Austin firefighters have new contract after deal reached through arbitration
The contract runs through September 2025 and includes base wage increases of 4% each year, as well as one-time payments to firefights and stipends for specific divisions.
The contract runs through September 2025 and includes base wage increases of 4% each year, as well as one-time payments to firefights and stipends for specific divisions.
APD, AISD, organizations bring local resources to community at health and wellness fair
Dozens of organizations set up shop at Travis High School for the Health and Wellness Resources Fair, bringing together local resources to help students, their families and the community.
Dozens of organizations set up shop at Travis High School for the Health and Wellness Resources Fair, bringing together local resources to help students, their families and the community.
Brush fire breaks out at homeless encampment in south Austin; fire under control: AFD
Fire crews responded to a fire at a homeless encampment near Ben White Boulevard and Bannister. AFD says the fire is under control.
Fire crews responded to a fire at a homeless encampment near Ben White Boulevard and Bannister. AFD says the fire is under control.
CapMetro bus on fire in south Austin; expect delays: AFD
Austin fire crews responded to a fire on a CapMetro bus in a South Austin intersection Saturday.
Austin fire crews responded to a fire on a CapMetro bus in a South Austin intersection Saturday.
Iconic Barton Springs leaning pecan tree to be removed due to fungal infection: PARD
An iconic leaning pecan tree at Barton Springs, known affectionately as “Flo," will be removed from the area due to a fungal infection, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
An iconic leaning pecan tree at Barton Springs, known affectionately as “Flo," will be removed from the area due to a fungal infection, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
19 new Austin police officers welcomed to department
The Austin Police Department has welcomed in 19 new police officers to the force.
The Austin Police Department has welcomed in 19 new police officers to the force.
De'Ondre White murder trial: Families, attorneys react to sentencing
A jury sentenced 21-year-old De'Ondre White to 30 years in prison for the murder of Douglas Kantor in a 2021 mass shooting on Sixth Street.
A jury sentenced 21-year-old De'Ondre White to 30 years in prison for the murder of Douglas Kantor in a 2021 mass shooting on Sixth Street.
ERCOT issues 'Level 2' alert for the first time since Winter Storm Uri
After a series of conservation appeals issued throughout the summer, ERCOT issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 (EEA 2) that was in effect for about an hour on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
After a series of conservation appeals issued throughout the summer, ERCOT issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 (EEA 2) that was in effect for about an hour on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Police arrest man in connection to 2 bank robberies in South Austin
The Austin Police Department arrested a man connected to two bank robberies in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department arrested a man connected to two bank robberies in South Austin.
Things to do in Austin this weekend: September 8 to 10
Looking for some fun stuff to do this weekend in Austin? We've got the scoop in the FOX 7 Weekend, including festivals, live performances and more!
Looking for some fun stuff to do this weekend in Austin? We've got the scoop in the FOX 7 Weekend, including festivals, live performances and more!