Council member Mackenzie Kelly speaks on Austin's public safety, fire prevention concerns
It's been a busy week for the Austin City Council. From a big announcement on personnel changes at the Austin Police Department, to major steps to address fire danger.
It's been a busy week for the Austin City Council. From a big announcement on personnel changes at the Austin Police Department, to major steps to address fire danger.
East Austin taqueria closes due to permit issue; restaurant asks for help
Nixta Taqueria has been closed for over a week due to a permit issue with the city and the owners are now asking the public for help.
Nixta Taqueria has been closed for over a week due to a permit issue with the city and the owners are now asking the public for help.
2 people seriously injured after falling from third floor of construction site: ATCEMS
ATCEMS said two people are seriously injured after falling from the third story of a construction site in South Austin.
ATCEMS said two people are seriously injured after falling from the third story of a construction site in South Austin.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 1 highlights, scores
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 1!
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 1!
Camnik Campbell murder: No arrests or suspects 1 year after killing
The body of Camnik Campbell was found near Barton Springs Pool one year ago today. Police are still searching for suspects in the case.
The body of Camnik Campbell was found near Barton Springs Pool one year ago today. Police are still searching for suspects in the case.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power again Friday due to 'tight grid conditions'
For the second day in a row, ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal on August 25, from 3 – 9 p.m., because operating reserves are expected to be low for several hours.
For the second day in a row, ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal on August 25, from 3 – 9 p.m., because operating reserves are expected to be low for several hours.
Austin weather: Record-breaking heat possible along with scattered showers
Excessive heat and isolated pop-up showers are possible Friday. Zack Shields shows us what to expect in his full forecast.
Excessive heat and isolated pop-up showers are possible Friday. Zack Shields shows us what to expect in his full forecast.
Educator donates 27 dictionaries to Austin teacher's classroom
An Austin elementary school science teacher had 27 new dictionaries donated to his classroom.
An Austin elementary school science teacher had 27 new dictionaries donated to his classroom.
Police searching for three suspects involved in robbery near UT campus
APD is asking the public's help in their search for three suspects involved in a robbery by assault at a 7-Eleven store near UT campus.
APD is asking the public's help in their search for three suspects involved in a robbery by assault at a 7-Eleven store near UT campus.
'Stage 4 exceptional drought' for Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer held off for now
Officials with the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District anticipate declaring a Stage 4 exceptional drought, an unprecedented move expected to have wide impacts across the area.
Officials with the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District anticipate declaring a Stage 4 exceptional drought, an unprecedented move expected to have wide impacts across the area.
Attempted sexual assault suspect followed woman home from gas station: TCSO
TCSO is reminding women to be aware of their surroundings and not to hesitate to call 911 if they’re suspicious or concerned for their safety.
TCSO is reminding women to be aware of their surroundings and not to hesitate to call 911 if they’re suspicious or concerned for their safety.
Austin weather: Hotter Thursday; excessive heat warning issued
On Thursday, it will feel hotter longer. That's why most of the area is under an Excessive Heat Warning. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
On Thursday, it will feel hotter longer. That's why most of the area is under an Excessive Heat Warning. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Apartment fire in North Austin leaves 60 people displaced
AFD says three units were damaged by the fire and five units have smoke and water damage.
AFD says three units were damaged by the fire and five units have smoke and water damage.
APD asking for help in southeast Austin death investigation
APD is asking for help investigating the death of 26-year-old Skylee Williams, whose body was found earlier this month in southeast Austin.
APD is asking for help investigating the death of 26-year-old Skylee Williams, whose body was found earlier this month in southeast Austin.
Cat has leg amputated after taking bullet, says Austin Humane Society
The cat they named Charm had taken a bullet. The bone had shattered, but the wound had healed over with the bullet fragment still inside.
The cat they named Charm had taken a bullet. The bone had shattered, but the wound had healed over with the bullet fragment still inside.
Best taco cities in the U.S. revealed: Where Austin ranks
We all know there's a lot of love for tacos in Austin, but where does the city rank on the list of America's best taco cities?
We all know there's a lot of love for tacos in Austin, but where does the city rank on the list of America's best taco cities?
Pedestrian hit by multiple vehicles, killed on I-35
Officers responded after someone called and reported a person was laying on the side of the road.
Officers responded after someone called and reported a person was laying on the side of the road.
Pedestrian dies after struck by vehicle in Downtown Austin
The man, who has not been identified by police, died from his injuries following Austin's 57th fatal crash of 2023.
The man, who has not been identified by police, died from his injuries following Austin's 57th fatal crash of 2023.
Austin weather: Triple-digits return as Harold moves west
If you missed out on the rain, you may have another shot next week. Zack Shields shows us what to expect in his full forecast.
If you missed out on the rain, you may have another shot next week. Zack Shields shows us what to expect in his full forecast.
Smoke alarm saves family from house fire in Southwest Austin
The Austin Fire Department says a working smoke alarm saved a family from a fire at their home on Breezy Pass Cove.
The Austin Fire Department says a working smoke alarm saved a family from a fire at their home on Breezy Pass Cove.