Thousands attend AfroTech conference in downtown Austin

The AfroTech conference is underway in downtown Austin. The event is aimed as promoting diversity in the tech industry, drawing thousands of travelers and several big-name artists.

Kaitlin Armstrong: Ex-boyfriend of accused killer describes 'tumultuous' relationship

The court heard from Colin Strickland in person for the first time on Friday. Strickland was Armstrong's live-in boyfriend and was with Anna Moriah Wilson the day she was killed.

Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: Colin Strickland testifies

Colin Strickland took the stand for the first time in the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial; he was Armstrong's live-in boyfriend who spent time with the victim, Moriah Wilson, the day she was killed.

Christopher Taylor murder trial: Officer testimony continues on day 10

Three APD officers returned to the stand to testify for the second time in Christopher Taylor's murder trial. Taylor is accused of murdering Michael Ramos during a 2020 police encounter.

Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Courtroom hears screams, gunshots on neighbor's camera

Witness testimony continued Thursday in the murder trial of Kaitlin Armstrong. The courtroom heard the screams and what seemed to be three gun shots from the surveillance footage of a neighbor to the crime scene.

Resolution proposed to relocate Austin historic homes, increase sustainability

Austin population growth means the need for more homes. One idea to boost housing is not building new, but rather preserving old homes. Preservation Austin joins FOX 7 to discuss.

Christopher Taylor trial: Defense calls back officers to testify

The Christopher Taylor murder trial continued with the defense calling officers who had previously testified for the prosecution. Taylor is accused of killing Michael Ramos unjustifiably during a 2020 police encounter.

Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Initial crime scene is focus on day 2

Witness testimony continued on Thursday, Nov. 2 in the murder trial of Kaitlin Armstrong. The East Austin crime scene was the focus of Thursday’s testimony.

Man arrested for shooting, killing woman in North Austin road rage incident: APD

Austin police have arrested a man they say shot and killed 46-year-old Teressa Ferguson after a minor crash on Sept. 30. Ferguson, who went by Tressa, had been heading home from work.

Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections

Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.

Austin weather: Cold morning, then warming trend begins

You'll need a jacket today, but our mornings will start getting warmer soon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Large house fire overnight in Southeast Austin

One person was taken to a hospital as a precaution after a large house fire in Southeast Austin overnight.

Austin synagogue reflects on 2021 fire on 2-year anniversary

The Austin synagogue, that was intentionally set on fire in 2021, held a commemoration on Wednesday. They reflected on the path of moving forward.

Frustration with lack of upkeep at Assumption Cemetery

Family members of loved ones at Assumption Cemetery in Austin say they're frustrated by the lack of upkeep. They say they have noticed numerous issues, including broken pipes and poor care on gravestones.

Christopher Taylor trial: State rests its case; defense calls witnesses

After eight days of witness testimony, the state rested its case in the murder trial of Austin police officer Christopher Taylor.