City leaders provide update on Austin's response to dangerous heat
To date, about 13 people have died across the state due to heat-related illness, according to Homeland security and Emergency Management (HSEM).
To date, about 13 people have died across the state due to heat-related illness, according to Homeland security and Emergency Management (HSEM).
Things to do in Austin this weekend: July 14 to 16
If you're looking for weekend plans, we've got you! From vintage shopping and a Bastille Day celebration to a classic play and woodland faerie trail, plus a kick-off party for National Night Out -- there's plenty to do in and around town.
If you're looking for weekend plans, we've got you! From vintage shopping and a Bastille Day celebration to a classic play and woodland faerie trail, plus a kick-off party for National Night Out -- there's plenty to do in and around town.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning Friday
Dangerous heat continues through the weekend. Adaleigh Rowe shows us what to expect in her full forecast.
Dangerous heat continues through the weekend. Adaleigh Rowe shows us what to expect in her full forecast.
Fallout after City of Austin suspends partnership between APD and DPS
Mayor Watson and other city council members weighed in after the suspension of the controversial partnership between Austin police and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Mayor Watson and other city council members weighed in after the suspension of the controversial partnership between Austin police and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Family, friends remember Austin mother of three killed by intoxicated driver
An Austin mother of three was killed over the weekend by an intoxicated driver. The victim's family is now asking for safety measures to be taken.
An Austin mother of three was killed over the weekend by an intoxicated driver. The victim's family is now asking for safety measures to be taken.
New partnership hopes to find homes for dogs amid city shelter overcrowding
Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center are now working together to reduce the number of dogs housed in crates at the city shelter.
Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center are now working together to reduce the number of dogs housed in crates at the city shelter.
Families, medical providers sue over Texas ban on transgender youth healthcare
Families and medical providers are suing the State of Texas over SB 14, a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Families and medical providers are suing the State of Texas over SB 14, a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Rise in copper theft affecting service, Austin Energy says
Austin Energy says copper theft is on the rise, with more than 20 major thefts in the city in the first six months of 2023, and it's impacting services.
Austin Energy says copper theft is on the rise, with more than 20 major thefts in the city in the first six months of 2023, and it's impacting services.
Austin weather: Record high temperatures possible Thursday
We've had 21 days in the triple digits and Thursday will make 22. Is there any relief in sight? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
We've had 21 days in the triple digits and Thursday will make 22. Is there any relief in sight? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
Disabled Army veteran receives new roof in Austin
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
DPS troopers did not point guns at 10-year-old, body cam footage appears to show
Body camera footage shown to FOX 7 Austin by Texas DPS appears to refute a South Austin man's claims that troopers pointed guns at his 10-year-old son during a traffic stop.
Body camera footage shown to FOX 7 Austin by Texas DPS appears to refute a South Austin man's claims that troopers pointed guns at his 10-year-old son during a traffic stop.
10-year-old, his dad claim DPS troopers pointed gun at them in South Austin
"I thought they were supposed to protect me": 10-year-old Angel Meza recalls the brief moment when he says DPS troopers pointed their guns at him outside his home in South Austin.
"I thought they were supposed to protect me": 10-year-old Angel Meza recalls the brief moment when he says DPS troopers pointed their guns at him outside his home in South Austin.
'Serial killer' case: Police, FBI search field in connection to Raul Meza, Jr.
The Austin Police Department led Wednesday’s search in Pflugerville, and confirmed the search was “related to the current Raul Meza case."
The Austin Police Department led Wednesday’s search in Pflugerville, and confirmed the search was “related to the current Raul Meza case."
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
Texas DPS says it will continue to patrol despite City of Austin announcing partnership suspension
"Recent events demonstrate we need to suspend the partnership with DPS," Mayor Kirk Watson said.
"Recent events demonstrate we need to suspend the partnership with DPS," Mayor Kirk Watson said.
Austin weather: Excessive Heat Warning issued as temperatures rise
Most of the area is under an Excessive Heat Warning with feels-like temperatures as high as 112° Wednesday. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Most of the area is under an Excessive Heat Warning with feels-like temperatures as high as 112° Wednesday. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Austin musicians worried about objects being thrown at them on stage
Austin musicians say they’re worried about a recent rend at concerts, people throwing phones and other objects on stage, in many cases injuring performers.
Austin musicians say they’re worried about a recent rend at concerts, people throwing phones and other objects on stage, in many cases injuring performers.
Kia thefts: Texans raise awareness after having vehicles stolen recently
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
Woman arrested for intoxication manslaughter after killing pedestrian
The SUV driver hit a boat trailer parked on the roadway and then hit the pedestrian.
The SUV driver hit a boat trailer parked on the roadway and then hit the pedestrian.
Pan Am Hillside Concerts return to Austin
Austin's longest running free concert series will return starting on Tuesday, July 11.
Austin's longest running free concert series will return starting on Tuesday, July 11.