Austin ISD to hold special meeting on TEA oversight of special education
The Austin ISD school board decided the district needs more time before they vote on the TEA's proposed order to provide more oversight of special education.
The Austin ISD school board decided the district needs more time before they vote on the TEA's proposed order to provide more oversight of special education.
Austin leaders meet with community to keep public support going for Project Connect
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 5 rankings
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the fifth week of play.
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the fifth week of play.
Austin dancer offers free dance class for Hispanic Heritage Month
Ivana Castañeda is a dancer from Colombia who moved to Austin a decade ago and wanted to offer dance classes featuring Latin styles. Now she is giving back to the community with a free dance class.
Ivana Castañeda is a dancer from Colombia who moved to Austin a decade ago and wanted to offer dance classes featuring Latin styles. Now she is giving back to the community with a free dance class.
Texas Science and Natural History Museum at UT opens after renovations
After a year-and-a-half of renovations, the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on UT campus is opening its doors and welcoming in a new chapter.
After a year-and-a-half of renovations, the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on UT campus is opening its doors and welcoming in a new chapter.
Oklahoma judge arrested in Austin for road rage
Police say a judge from Oklahoma damaged five parked cars, and intentionally rear-ended another vehicle in East Austin earlier this month.
Police say a judge from Oklahoma damaged five parked cars, and intentionally rear-ended another vehicle in East Austin earlier this month.
Austin childcare facilities anxious as pandemic funding set to expire Sept. 30
The COVID pandemic hit childcare facilities like Austin's Hillside Early Childhood Center hard. While federal funding has helped these facilities get back on their feet, that funding may be gone as a federal expiration date looms.
The COVID pandemic hit childcare facilities like Austin's Hillside Early Childhood Center hard. While federal funding has helped these facilities get back on their feet, that funding may be gone as a federal expiration date looms.
Jewish community responds after multiple antisemitic incidents reported in West Campus
UTPD and West Campus ambassadors are expanding patrols through the weekend after multiple antisemitic incidents occurred on or near campus over the past week. The events occurred during the Jewish High Holidays.
UTPD and West Campus ambassadors are expanding patrols through the weekend after multiple antisemitic incidents occurred on or near campus over the past week. The events occurred during the Jewish High Holidays.
Austin City Council approves APD's Police Reserve Force
APD has faced a shortage of officers for years, prompting the city of Austin to try different methods to ensure there are enough officers on the streets.
APD has faced a shortage of officers for years, prompting the city of Austin to try different methods to ensure there are enough officers on the streets.
Does salt increase risk of AFib?
A new study finds that people who don't add salt to their meals are 18 percent less likely to develop AFib. Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
A new study finds that people who don't add salt to their meals are 18 percent less likely to develop AFib. Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Heidi Broussard case: Lifetime movie about Austin murder, kidnapping to air Sept. 23
An Austin murder and kidnapping case from 2019 is now the plot of a Lifetime movie premiering Saturday, Sept. 23. It depicts the murder of Heidi Broussard.
An Austin murder and kidnapping case from 2019 is now the plot of a Lifetime movie premiering Saturday, Sept. 23. It depicts the murder of Heidi Broussard.
Austin ISD pushes vote for TEA proposed order to Sept. 26
The clock is ticking before Austin ISD has to respond to the Texas Education Agency's proposed order for Austin ISD to consider in place of a conservatorship over special education.
The clock is ticking before Austin ISD has to respond to the Texas Education Agency's proposed order for Austin ISD to consider in place of a conservatorship over special education.
Man shot, killed following road rage incident in South Austin
One person is dead following a shooting in South Austin, police said.
One person is dead following a shooting in South Austin, police said.
Austin council member Jose Velasquez proud of Hispanic representation
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
CapMetro launches new app, fare system
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
Antisemitic vandalism reported on, near UT Austin campus
UT Austin says it will discipline any University-associated people found to have vandalized university or City of Austin property.
UT Austin says it will discipline any University-associated people found to have vandalized university or City of Austin property.
Austin to require composting collection at all multifamily communities beginning Oct 2024
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Former Round Rock pastor gets federal prison sentence for child sexual abuse material
Two hard drives found during a search of his home and vehicle contained more than 100,000 images and more than 5,000 videos of child sexual abuse material.
Two hard drives found during a search of his home and vehicle contained more than 100,000 images and more than 5,000 videos of child sexual abuse material.
Austin weather: Temperatures rising, could tie record
Once again, we're looking at feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees. How long will this heat stick around? Zack Shields has the answer plus when we could see some rain.
Once again, we're looking at feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees. How long will this heat stick around? Zack Shields has the answer plus when we could see some rain.
Liberty Hill teacher dresses up for picture day to make memories for her students
A Liberty Hill school teacher is poking fun at herself to make memories for her students.
A Liberty Hill school teacher is poking fun at herself to make memories for her students.