Body recovered from Mount Bonnell

The Austin Fire Department and STAR Flight worked together to recover a body from Mount Bonnell Tuesday afternoon, officials say.

Austin weather: Will Tropical Storm Harold bring us any rain?

Tropical Storm Harold will make landfall Tuesday, bringing some of us a chance of rain. Zack Shields is tracking the storm and shows us what to expect in his full forecast.

Man accused of another crime after found not guilty for manslaughter

Nathan Marshall was previously found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2017 death of San Antonio veteran Marques Johnson. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis speaks with an attorney about the case.

TxDOT gets federal approval on I-35 expansion plan

With the federal approval of the environmental impact statement, construction on the Capital Express Central project could begin as early as next year.

Austin Police Chief Chacon announces retirement

Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon is retiring after 25 years with APD. Matt Mackowiak with Save Austin Now talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas about how his retirement could affect the department.

Viral video helps Austin sandwich shop get more business

Cooper's Sandwiches posted a TikTok video of Cooper, their dog, holding a sub sandwich that went viral.

Iconic Barton Springs tree diagnosed with disease

The City of Austin says an iconic Barton Springs pecan tree, named “Flo", has been diagnosed with a wood decay fungus. It's possible the tree will need to be removed.

Austin Police Department chief Joseph Chacon stepping down

APD Chief Chacon told city officials that he is retiring. Chief of Staff Robin Henderson will serve as interim chief.

What is the state of Austin police and public safety?

In this week's FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak sits down with Thomas Villarreal, president of the Austin Police Association, to discuss the APA's new podcast, the controversial APD/DPS partnership, and police staffing and funding.

UT students move in ahead of first day of classes

With the new semester beginning this week, students at the University of Texas are eager to move into their dorms and start off the school year.

Jet ski crash injures 3 at Decker Lake

ATCEMS says there are four adults and one child involved and three are injured.

2 dead after crash on Bee Caves Road in southwest Austin: ATCEMS

Two people are dead and one is in the hospital in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on Bee Caves Road in Austin

AFD warns rags soaked in oil are spontaneously combusting in heat, starting fires

The Austin Fire Department says it has seen a concerning trend of household items spontaneously combusting and starting fires. The culprit: rags soaked in oil or other ignitable liquids.

UT students see delayed move-in at new West Campus apartment building

UT students have been waiting for months to move into a newly constructed apartment building in West Campus. But late Thursday night, the Rambler Apartment sent an email to students saying move-in day will be delayed.

Attorneys for Daniel Perry submit petition to pardon to Gov. Abbott

A petition to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry has been submitted to Gov. Abbott by an Austin criminal law firm representing Perry. Perry was found guilty of the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in April, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May.