Austin weather: Record-breaking heat this week, but cooler weather on the way
It's hot, and getting hotter. But there's relief on the way after this weekend. Zack Shields takes a look in his full forecast.
It's hot, and getting hotter. But there's relief on the way after this weekend. Zack Shields takes a look in his full forecast.
Brush fire breaks out at homeless encampment off MoPac in north Austin: AFD
A brush fire in North Austin was started in a homeless encampment, Austin Fire said.
A brush fire in North Austin was started in a homeless encampment, Austin Fire said.
APD messaging on when to call 311 or 911 causes confusion
This all stemmed from a tweet about jugging, where suspect follows a victim to steal from them after they withdraw money from a bank or ATM. APD originally posted people should call 311 if they are a jugging victim, then clarified that robbery victims should call 911.
This all stemmed from a tweet about jugging, where suspect follows a victim to steal from them after they withdraw money from a bank or ATM. APD originally posted people should call 311 if they are a jugging victim, then clarified that robbery victims should call 911.
De'Ondre White found guilty of murder by jury in 2021 mass shooting on Sixth Street
De’Ondre White has been found guilty of murder by a jury for killing Douglas Kantor in the 2021 mass shooting on Sixth Street.
De’Ondre White has been found guilty of murder by a jury for killing Douglas Kantor in the 2021 mass shooting on Sixth Street.
Austin weather: Record heat this week, but relief is on the way
It's going to be another triple-digit day, but we may finally get some relief soon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
It's going to be another triple-digit day, but we may finally get some relief soon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Former Bowie HS student arrested at gunpoint for trespassing on campus
Austin police arrested a former Bowie High School student at gunpoint on campus. School officials say the former student was trespassing.
Austin police arrested a former Bowie High School student at gunpoint on campus. School officials say the former student was trespassing.
All boat ramps on Lake Travis closed due to low water levels
The water level has dipped below 632-feet near the Tournament Point boat ramp, according to reports from Water Data for Texas, shutting off access to Travis County Park's boat ramps on Lake Travis.
The water level has dipped below 632-feet near the Tournament Point boat ramp, according to reports from Water Data for Texas, shutting off access to Travis County Park's boat ramps on Lake Travis.
De'Ondre White murder trial: First APD interview shown to jury
The police interview happened nine days after the mass shooting in 2021 that killed Doug Kantor and injured 14 others on Sixth Street.
The police interview happened nine days after the mass shooting in 2021 that killed Doug Kantor and injured 14 others on Sixth Street.
Man burglarizes unoccupied car on Duval Street: APD
Austin police are looking for the man and his vehicle following the burglary Sept. 3. He was caught on camera opening the victim's driver side door and attempting to open the trunk.
Austin police are looking for the man and his vehicle following the burglary Sept. 3. He was caught on camera opening the victim's driver side door and attempting to open the trunk.
Teens falling for online scams at higher rate than seniors: study
The study shows that over the last five years, money lost by young adults, 20 years old and younger, grew nearly 2,500% from 2017-22 compared to 805% for seniors.
The study shows that over the last five years, money lost by young adults, 20 years old and younger, grew nearly 2,500% from 2017-22 compared to 805% for seniors.
Lake levels remain low as boaters hit the water for Labor Day
Studies from Water Data for Texas show this time last year, Lake Travis was 51 percent full. Now, its at 38 percent.
Studies from Water Data for Texas show this time last year, Lake Travis was 51 percent full. Now, its at 38 percent.
More than 20 people serving life in prison for DWI in Texas
More than 4,000 people are incarcerated in Texas for driving while intoxicated. Of those, 21 are serving a life sentence. CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the story.
More than 4,000 people are incarcerated in Texas for driving while intoxicated. Of those, 21 are serving a life sentence. CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the story.
APA! signs agreement to build on property, expand to others
The City and Austin Pets Alive! have signed an agreement allowing APA! to rebuild on its current property and expand to other properties.
The City and Austin Pets Alive! have signed an agreement allowing APA! to rebuild on its current property and expand to other properties.
2 dogs dead in overnight house fire in Southeast Austin
AFD says a house and two vehicles were destroyed in a fire on Dalton Lane.
AFD says a house and two vehicles were destroyed in a fire on Dalton Lane.
Ewers, No. 11 Texas start slow, finish strong in 37-10 season-opening win over Rice
Quinn Ewers passed for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Texas Longhorns overcame a sluggish start to beat the Rice Owls 37-10.
Quinn Ewers passed for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Texas Longhorns overcame a sluggish start to beat the Rice Owls 37-10.
2 dogs dead, 5 people displaced after house fire near Austin-Bergstrom; fire ruled accidental
The Austin Fire Department says crews are working on putting out a house fire on Cayenne Lane near the airport.
The Austin Fire Department says crews are working on putting out a house fire on Cayenne Lane near the airport.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Vandegrift vs Cedar Park
Over half the viewers who voted were right on the money with the Vandegrift Vipers, who dominated over the Cedar Park Timberwolves to stay undefeated for the 2023-24 Central Texas high school football season.
Over half the viewers who voted were right on the money with the Vandegrift Vipers, who dominated over the Cedar Park Timberwolves to stay undefeated for the 2023-24 Central Texas high school football season.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 2 rankings
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the second week of play.
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the second week of play.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 2 highlights, scores
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 2!
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 2!
Austin family searching for driver who killed father, daughter in hit-and-run
An Austin family is desperate for help as they search for a driver who hit a beloved father and daughter this past June.
An Austin family is desperate for help as they search for a driver who hit a beloved father and daughter this past June.