Lake Travis boat ramps close due to low lake levels

Multiple boat ramps around Lake Travis are closed this weekend due to low lake levels, leaving some boaters high and dry this holiday weekend.

Body found in Lady Bird Lake identified: APD

Austin police say a man's body was found in Lady Bird Lake on June 27 and that it's too early to say if foul play was involved.

Game Wardens show how drone program tracked down missing Texas man

In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen talks with Texas Game Wardens about the organization's drone program and how a heat-seeking drone found a missing person with health issues in Callahan County.

Light fireworks this July 4th with caution, AFD says

The Austin Fire Department is warning residents about using fireworks illegally within city limits as well as being mindful of recent hot and dry conditions.

Central Texans react to SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action

The Supreme Court ruled on June 29 that colleges and universities can no longer use affirmative action when it comes to admitting students.

One person hospitalized after stabbing in Riverside

One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Riverside Thursday, according to Austin police.

Austin Public Library announces summer programs for all ages

With hotter-than-usual temperatures, it's the perfect time to dust off the books and stay cool with a new novel. With hundreds of upcoming events, there's something for everyone at Austin Public Library.

CapMetro to suspend fares July 4th after 5 p.m.

Following July 4th, CapMetro Rail service will be suspended from July 5-14 for Track Maintenance

New Austin bar pays homage to iconic businesses from city's past

A new bar in East Austin is getting a lot of attention for the way it’s paying homage to some iconic businesses from Austin’s past.

Extreme Texas heat puts strain on power grid

Doug Lewin with Stoic Energy says the additional solar energy brought online has helped Texas avoid rolling blackouts.

Austin rock-throwing attack causes thousands of dollars in damage

An Austin man says a homeless person threw large rocks at his car as he was driving earlier this month, causing thousands of dollars' worth of damage.

Boat ramp at Mansfield Dam Park to close due to low water levels

According to the LCRA, as of June 28, Lake Travis was 637.67 feet above mean sea level. That’s the lowest it’s been since 2015.

Hundreds of Ascension Seton nurses go on strike in Austin

Unionized nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin organized the largest nurse strike in Texas history on Tuesday.

Positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool identified in East Austin

Austin Public Health has identified the city's first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus in the 78721 zip code in East Austin.