Austin City Council hears over 5 hours of public comment on homeless shelter, affordable housing
Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
Navarro High School barbecue team serves up winning meals
Members of the Navarro High School FFA Competition Barbecue Team served up some winning meals at Austin ISD headquarters.
Members of the Navarro High School FFA Competition Barbecue Team served up some winning meals at Austin ISD headquarters.
Clue in cold case murder mysteriously turns up decades later
In this "Missing in Texas", FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen speaks with the nephew of Austin musician Mike Cahill about the unsolved 1979 murder and a surprising piece of evidence that turned up four decades later.
In this "Missing in Texas", FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen speaks with the nephew of Austin musician Mike Cahill about the unsolved 1979 murder and a surprising piece of evidence that turned up four decades later.
'Serial killer' case: Pflugerville search connected to another possible victim of Raul Meza Jr.
Court paperwork says searchers found a gravesite during a July 12 search in Pflugerville that may belong to another victim of potential serial killer Raul Meza Jr.
Court paperwork says searchers found a gravesite during a July 12 search in Pflugerville that may belong to another victim of potential serial killer Raul Meza Jr.
Austin weather: 5th day in a row with record heat
A heat advisory is still in effect, and it will stay that way until tonight at 8 PM.
A heat advisory is still in effect, and it will stay that way until tonight at 8 PM.
Suspect in deadly officer-involved shooting at South Austin apartment complex identified
The Austin Police Department has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in South Austin.
ATCEMS on pace to break monthly record for heat-related calls
In June 2023, Austin-Travis County EMS had 234 heat-related calls. Last June, it was 159.
In June 2023, Austin-Travis County EMS had 234 heat-related calls. Last June, it was 159.
City manager's $5.5B budget proposal addresses public safety, staffing shortages
The city of Austin's interim city manager Jesus Garza presented the “Back to Basics" budget plan. In the plan, it discusses areas in which the city needs improvements, such as public safety.
The city of Austin's interim city manager Jesus Garza presented the “Back to Basics" budget plan. In the plan, it discusses areas in which the city needs improvements, such as public safety.
Austin business group supports more direct flights between ABIA, DCA
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is part of a national alliance that wants Congress to amend the "perimeter rule" at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C.
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is part of a national alliance that wants Congress to amend the "perimeter rule" at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C.
City council discusses agenda item that could make more affordable homes
Austin City Council member Leslie Pool discussed her agenda item that would create more housing opportunities for residents of all income levels in Austin.
Austin City Council member Leslie Pool discussed her agenda item that would create more housing opportunities for residents of all income levels in Austin.
New leads sought in 10-year-old East Austin cold case: APD
APD says its investigators spoke with witnesses, family members, and those who knew Roberto Reyna to identify the suspect, but all known leads have been exhausted.
APD says its investigators spoke with witnesses, family members, and those who knew Roberto Reyna to identify the suspect, but all known leads have been exhausted.
Walmart settles with Office of Attorney General for $168 million over role in opioid crisis, negligent actions
The Office of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday a settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid epidemic.
The Office of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday a settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid epidemic.
Austin weather: Triple-digit streak continues; 12th 100°+ day in row
Tuesday was another record breaker, and we're headed for record territory again today. Zack Shields has the latest on the heatwave and when we might see some rain.
Tuesday was another record breaker, and we're headed for record territory again today. Zack Shields has the latest on the heatwave and when we might see some rain.
Basketball legends honor friend who was shot, killed in west Austin
Family and friends said they were shocked to find out their loved one, known as a celebrity in East Austin, was shot and killed.
Family and friends said they were shocked to find out their loved one, known as a celebrity in East Austin, was shot and killed.
City of Austin working to add more beds to homeless shelter
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are experiencing homelessness. The city is working to fix that.
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are experiencing homelessness. The city is working to fix that.
DWI charge against state Sen. Schwertner dropped
The Travis County District Attorney's Office said the case was dismissed because there was not enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office said the case was dismissed because there was not enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Be careful of snakes during record-high temperatures: APA!
During this record heat, residents and pet owners should be snake-aware and look out for their animals, says Austin Pets Alive!
During this record heat, residents and pet owners should be snake-aware and look out for their animals, says Austin Pets Alive!
Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash on FM 2222
Police have identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash with an SUV on FM 2222 in Austin on Saturday afternoon.
Police have identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash with an SUV on FM 2222 in Austin on Saturday afternoon.
Austin weather: Tuesday could be another record breaker
The triple-digit heatwave rolls on. Most of Central Texas remains under an excessive heat warning. But will it get better anytime soon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
The triple-digit heatwave rolls on. Most of Central Texas remains under an excessive heat warning. But will it get better anytime soon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.