Austin STI testing demand spikes while funding falls: report
A recent report from the Kind Clinic in Austin found the demand for walk-in testing for STIs spiked this year, meanwhile, funding dropped during the same period. Christopher Hamilton, CEO of Texas Health Action, spoke with FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas about the impact and what can be done.
A recent report from the Kind Clinic in Austin found the demand for walk-in testing for STIs spiked this year, meanwhile, funding dropped during the same period. Christopher Hamilton, CEO of Texas Health Action, spoke with FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas about the impact and what can be done.
6 seasonal city pools extend operations through Sept. 24
The city says the extension is due to the ongoing heatwave and sufficient lifeguard staffing. Splash pads will also remain open through Halloween.
The city says the extension is due to the ongoing heatwave and sufficient lifeguard staffing. Splash pads will also remain open through Halloween.
Austin police arrest suspect in murder of teen in northeast Austin
Detectives arrested Micah Marshall on Tuesday, August 1 as the prime suspect in Mikalah Franklin's murder.
Detectives arrested Micah Marshall on Tuesday, August 1 as the prime suspect in Mikalah Franklin's murder.
Body cam footage, 9-1-1 call released in South Austin officer-involved shooting
Austin police have also identified the three officers involved. All three are on administrative leave per protocol.
Austin police have also identified the three officers involved. All three are on administrative leave per protocol.
Austin weather: Hot and dry with highs over 100 degrees Wednesday
Wednesday will be our 42nd day this year in the triple digits. Is there any relief on the horizon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
Wednesday will be our 42nd day this year in the triple digits. Is there any relief on the horizon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
Artificial intelligence puts Austin jobs at risk: study
Study shows Austin as the No. 23 city where AI threatens employment the most, with over 100,000 jobs considered at risk.
Study shows Austin as the No. 23 city where AI threatens employment the most, with over 100,000 jobs considered at risk.
Vehicle towing: Knowing your rights in Texas
In this 7 On Your Side, FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at the regulations for vehicle towing in Texas, as well as data on towing company complaints.
In this 7 On Your Side, FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at the regulations for vehicle towing in Texas, as well as data on towing company complaints.
North Austin middle school watering schedule raises concerns amid restrictions
A North Austin resident is voicing his concerns about a nearby middle school's watering schedule amid the city's stage one drought response restrictions.
A North Austin resident is voicing his concerns about a nearby middle school's watering schedule amid the city's stage one drought response restrictions.
Advocates call on Austin City Council to add more community investments to proposed budget
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.
Austin FD sees uptick in fire calls due to dry weather
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
UT Longhorns kick off preseason camp August 2
The UT Football team is about to ramp things up, as they kick off preseason camp Wednesday, August 2.
The UT Football team is about to ramp things up, as they kick off preseason camp Wednesday, August 2.
Make-A-Wish dream comes true for Austin teen
Nicholas was diagnosed with a Neuromuscular Disorder, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, when he was almost 2 years old. Now at 17 years old, the avid car enthusiast found himself at Covert Bee Cave, a Make-A-Wish sponsor.
Nicholas was diagnosed with a Neuromuscular Disorder, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, when he was almost 2 years old. Now at 17 years old, the avid car enthusiast found himself at Covert Bee Cave, a Make-A-Wish sponsor.
Suspect in Austin child kidnapping case charged
Multiple suspects were detained as part of the investigation and police say additional charges and arrests may be filed.
Multiple suspects were detained as part of the investigation and police say additional charges and arrests may be filed.
Austin FC trades midfielder Diego Fagundez to LA Galaxy
In exchange for Fagundez, senior midfielder and Texas native Memo Rodríguez will be joining the team through the end of the season with options for 2024 and 2025.
In exchange for Fagundez, senior midfielder and Texas native Memo Rodríguez will be joining the team through the end of the season with options for 2024 and 2025.
Austin EMS responded to record number of heat-related incidents in July
Austin-Travis County EMS says it saw more monthly heat-related incidents this July than it has in the past three years.
Austin-Travis County EMS says it saw more monthly heat-related incidents this July than it has in the past three years.
Austin weather: Record-breaking heatwave rolls on
This week, we're likely to break the record for the longest streak of days over 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details plus a slight chance of rain.
This week, we're likely to break the record for the longest streak of days over 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details plus a slight chance of rain.
High fire risk: How to prevent wildfires in your area
The wildfire threat in Central Texas is high to very high right now, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
The wildfire threat in Central Texas is high to very high right now, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Street takeovers: APD responds to multiple incidents throughout Austin
Austin police responded to several “street takeover" incidents over a three-and-a-half-hour period Saturday night.
Austin police responded to several “street takeover" incidents over a three-and-a-half-hour period Saturday night.
Tiera Strand's cause of death is undetermined: autopsy
Tiera Strand's body was found five days after she was last seen alive and around 75 miles away.
Tiera Strand's body was found five days after she was last seen alive and around 75 miles away.
Body found on side of the road in East Austin
Police were responding to a check welfare call when they found the body.
Police were responding to a check welfare call when they found the body.