Austin residents enjoy Lake Austin, officials ban motorized personal watercraft over Fourth of July weekend
Austin police say they will be enforcing the personal watercraft ban on Lake Austin over the Fourth of July weekend. Despite this, residents still found ways to enjoy the water.
Austin police say they will be enforcing the personal watercraft ban on Lake Austin over the Fourth of July weekend. Despite this, residents still found ways to enjoy the water.
1 dead after vehicle hits pedestrian in South Austin: ATCEMS
One person is dead after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in South Austin late Friday night, according to ATCEMS.
One person is dead after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in South Austin late Friday night, according to ATCEMS.
Toxic algae returns to Austin as summer temperatures heat up
Experts are noticing an outbreak of toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in Central Texas as summer temperatures heat up.
Experts are noticing an outbreak of toxic cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in Central Texas as summer temperatures heat up.
1 dead, APD officer injured following crash in North Austin
One person is dead and an Austin police officer is injured following a crash in north Austin on Friday.
One person is dead and an Austin police officer is injured following a crash in north Austin on Friday.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Fourth of July
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Following July 4th, CapMetro Rail service will be suspended from July 5-14 for Track Maintenance
LCRA urges Central Texans to use water wisely due to continuing drought
LCRA is encouraging smart water management practices as drought continues across much of Central Texas.
LCRA is encouraging smart water management practices as drought continues across much of Central Texas.
Texan with no travel history diagnosed with malaria
A Texas resident working outside in Cameron County has been diagnosed with malaria.
A Texas resident working outside in Cameron County has been diagnosed with malaria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ACC Eastview shelter-in-place order lifted
ACC says the order has been lifted as of 5:18 p.m.
ACC says the order has been lifted as of 5:18 p.m.
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.
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.