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.
Some Central Texas school districts approve pay raises for teachers, staff
This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.
This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.
Fire crews work to control 100-acre grass fire near Travis County Expo Center
Fire crews are working to put out a fire near the Travis County Expo Center. This is a three-alarm fire.
Fire crews are working to put out a fire near the Travis County Expo Center. This is a three-alarm fire.
Austin ISD to provide free meals to students at 74 campuses
74 Austin ISD campuses will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students this school year thanks to a federal program.
74 Austin ISD campuses will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students this school year thanks to a federal program.
Two men rob woman in South Austin at knifepoint: APD
The suspects stole her purse and then used her bank card at Neiman Marcus in The Domain, Austin police say.
The suspects stole her purse and then used her bank card at Neiman Marcus in The Domain, Austin police say.
Austin firefighters respond to house fire in Central Austin
When firefighters arrived, they found a large amount of smoke and fire coming from the home.
When firefighters arrived, they found a large amount of smoke and fire coming from the home.
Austin weather: Fire danger very high to extreme, as triple-digit heat continues
We're in for another hot one Wednesday, and tomorrow could be even hotter. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
We're in for another hot one Wednesday, and tomorrow could be even hotter. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Arrest made in shooting death of man during an argument in Southeast Austin
Police say the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during an argument.
Police say the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during an argument.
VIDEO: Suspects seen throwing rocks at East Austin home
An East Austin man says a group of people have been throwing rocks at his home and shattering his windows. This has happened three times in the past month, and it's all caught on camera.
An East Austin man says a group of people have been throwing rocks at his home and shattering his windows. This has happened three times in the past month, and it's all caught on camera.
Austin man dies while trying to spread father's ashes at Arches National Park
James Bernard Hendricks was journeying across the West to the Sierra Nevada region of Nevada and California to spread his father’s ashes. Hendricks is believed to have died of heat stroke.
James Bernard Hendricks was journeying across the West to the Sierra Nevada region of Nevada and California to spread his father’s ashes. Hendricks is believed to have died of heat stroke.
Zilker Park Vision Plan not to be presented to city council
After major backlash on the potential approval of the Zilker Park Vision Plan and the release of a 17-minute documentary against it called Zilker Inc., the mayor released a statement revealing the plan had been shelved.
After major backlash on the potential approval of the Zilker Park Vision Plan and the release of a 17-minute documentary against it called Zilker Inc., the mayor released a statement revealing the plan had been shelved.
Need help moving? Watch out for fraudulent companies
With summer being the busiest season for moving, consumers should be aware of ways fraudulent companies may take advantage. According to HireAHelper, there are three top moving scams to look out for.
With summer being the busiest season for moving, consumers should be aware of ways fraudulent companies may take advantage. According to HireAHelper, there are three top moving scams to look out for.
City of Austin waives pool fees due to ongoing heat
The fees are waived for all City of Austin pools except Barton Springs.
The fees are waived for all City of Austin pools except Barton Springs.
Man assaults woman after being told he was trespassing: APD
The suspect assaulted the woman when he was told he was trespassing at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in June.
The suspect assaulted the woman when he was told he was trespassing at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in June.
Austin library passport services expanded to more locations
Austinites can now make appointments to apply for new U.S. passports at three more Austin Public Library locations.
Austinites can now make appointments to apply for new U.S. passports at three more Austin Public Library locations.
Austin weather: Excessive heat, wildfire risk continues
Most of Central Texas is under Excessive Heat Warnings again Tuesday. As storms make their way across the East Coast, the question is: will any of that rain make it to the Austin area? Zack Shields has a look at the forecast.
Most of Central Texas is under Excessive Heat Warnings again Tuesday. As storms make their way across the East Coast, the question is: will any of that rain make it to the Austin area? Zack Shields has a look at the forecast.
AI for kids: Austin father aims to create child-safe chatbot
An Austin father has developed a safer, parent-controlled chatbot for kids that allows parents to clarify answers for them and monitor screen time.
An Austin father has developed a safer, parent-controlled chatbot for kids that allows parents to clarify answers for them and monitor screen time.
UT Austin announces program aimed to clean up, improve safety in West Campus
The West Campus Ambassador pilot program will include two teams made up of nearly 20 people specializing in safety and cleaning.
The West Campus Ambassador pilot program will include two teams made up of nearly 20 people specializing in safety and cleaning.