Austin back-to-school shoppers save money during tax-free weekend
Austin back-to-school shoppers took advantage of the annual three-day sales tax holiday to save money on school supplies and other items.
Austin back-to-school shoppers took advantage of the annual three-day sales tax holiday to save money on school supplies and other items.
Redevelopment at St. John site enters next phase at celebration in northeast Austin
After years of waiting, the city of Austin's economic development department finally moved to the next phase of redevelopment at the St. John's site in northeast Austin.
After years of waiting, the city of Austin's economic development department finally moved to the next phase of redevelopment at the St. John's site in northeast Austin.
Lago Vista house fire burns over Lake Travis; house 'a total loss'
A large structure fire is burning near Lago Vista, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
A large structure fire is burning near Lago Vista, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
Austin Pride Parade returns to downtown Austin for 33rd year
The 33rd annual Austin Pride Parade is happening this weekend, expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Austin to celebrate the city's LGBTQ community.
The 33rd annual Austin Pride Parade is happening this weekend, expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Austin to celebrate the city's LGBTQ community.
1 person in custody for aggravated assault arrest warrant
One person is in custody after Austin police executed an aggravated assault warrant Friday night.
One person is in custody after Austin police executed an aggravated assault warrant Friday night.
44 Austin Fire Department cadets celebrate graduation
After 28 weeks of physical, medical and academic training, Class 136 had cause for celebration.
After 28 weeks of physical, medical and academic training, Class 136 had cause for celebration.
Raul Meza, Jr. indicted by grand jury for two Austin-area murders
A grand jury indicted Raul Meza, Jr. in the murders of Gloria Elizabeth Lofton in 2019 and Jesse Fraga in May. He was described as a "serial killer" by police upon his arrest.
A grand jury indicted Raul Meza, Jr. in the murders of Gloria Elizabeth Lofton in 2019 and Jesse Fraga in May. He was described as a "serial killer" by police upon his arrest.
Teen, juvenile arrested in murder of 18-year-old in Southeast Austin
Police believe the teenager was killed during a robbery on Freidrich Lane.
Police believe the teenager was killed during a robbery on Freidrich Lane.
City of Austin to move into Stage 2 Water Restrictions on Tuesday
The ongoing drought is forcing the City of Austin to move into Stage 2 water restrictions, beginning on Tuesday, August 15.
The ongoing drought is forcing the City of Austin to move into Stage 2 water restrictions, beginning on Tuesday, August 15.
Things to do in Austin this weekend: August 11 to 13
If you're looking for some weekend fun, we've got the scoop.
If you're looking for some weekend fun, we've got the scoop.
Austin weather: 35th day in a row in the triple digits
We're looking at a heat index Friday over 110 degrees, but will it be any better this weekend? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
We're looking at a heat index Friday over 110 degrees, but will it be any better this weekend? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in South Austin
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver in South Austin early Friday morning.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver in South Austin early Friday morning.
Austin Animal Center seeing rise in canine distemper cases
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
Austin City Council members present amendments to address staffing crisis at 911 call center
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
Austin cardiologist speaks on extreme heat impact on heart health
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
No injuries reported, man arrested after explosion at St. David's hospital parking garage: APD
A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody related to the incident and is now facing a third-degree felony.
A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody related to the incident and is now facing a third-degree felony.
Austin weather: Record heat and high fire risk
Between the extreme drought, extreme heat, low humidity, gusty winds and dry vegetation, the fire risk in Central Texas is very high. Zack Shields has the latest on the record-breaking heatwave.
Between the extreme drought, extreme heat, low humidity, gusty winds and dry vegetation, the fire risk in Central Texas is very high. Zack Shields has the latest on the record-breaking heatwave.
American Red Cross tips on how to prepare for wildfires
With all of Central Texas under a very high risk of wildfires, now is the time to prepare.
With all of Central Texas under a very high risk of wildfires, now is the time to prepare.
Texas fire officials say wildfires could happen anytime, anywhere
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
New Austin Energy GM discusses high bills, winter storm response
We're all running our air conditioners more in this heat, which means higher energy bills. This, plus higher rates, is frustrating Austinites. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen sat down with Austin Energy's new general manager Bob Kahn to discuss.
We're all running our air conditioners more in this heat, which means higher energy bills. This, plus higher rates, is frustrating Austinites. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen sat down with Austin Energy's new general manager Bob Kahn to discuss.