Things to do in Austin this weekend: August 11 to 13
If you're looking for some weekend fun, we've got the scoop.
If you're looking for some weekend fun, we've got the scoop.
Austin weather: 35th day in a row in the triple digits
We're looking at a heat index Friday over 110 degrees, but will it be any better this weekend? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
We're looking at a heat index Friday over 110 degrees, but will it be any better this weekend? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in South Austin
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver in South Austin early Friday morning.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver in South Austin early Friday morning.
Austin Animal Center seeing rise in canine distemper cases
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
Austin City Council members present amendments to address staffing crisis at 911 call center
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
Austin cardiologist speaks on extreme heat impact on heart health
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
No injuries reported, man arrested after explosion at St. David's hospital parking garage: APD
A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody related to the incident and is now facing a third-degree felony.
A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody related to the incident and is now facing a third-degree felony.
Austin weather: Record heat and high fire risk
Between the extreme drought, extreme heat, low humidity, gusty winds and dry vegetation, the fire risk in Central Texas is very high. Zack Shields has the latest on the record-breaking heatwave.
Between the extreme drought, extreme heat, low humidity, gusty winds and dry vegetation, the fire risk in Central Texas is very high. Zack Shields has the latest on the record-breaking heatwave.
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.