Austin first responders see increase in heat-related calls
According to the CDC, 618 people die from extreme heat every year in the U.S. Austin-Travis County EMS has not seen any deaths, but have seen a dramatic increase in heat-related illness calls over the last week and a half.
According to the CDC, 618 people die from extreme heat every year in the U.S. Austin-Travis County EMS has not seen any deaths, but have seen a dramatic increase in heat-related illness calls over the last week and a half.
3, including firefighter, taken to hospital after North Austin group home fire
A total of 6 people displaced by the fire are being assisted by the Red Cross.
A total of 6 people displaced by the fire are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning extended through Wednesday as 100°+ streak continues
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Austin Juneteenth celebrations wrap up with ceremony to reflect on ancestors
For those who came to the Carver Museum in East Austin for Juneteenth, it was a chance to wrap up their celebrations with an evening of remembrance through song, dance, prayer, and meditation.
For those who came to the Carver Museum in East Austin for Juneteenth, it was a chance to wrap up their celebrations with an evening of remembrance through song, dance, prayer, and meditation.
Arson cases in Austin up 25 percent this year, investigators say
In this Crime Watch, Austin fire officials talk about how arsons have increased this year and how fires are investigated.
In this Crime Watch, Austin fire officials talk about how arsons have increased this year and how fires are investigated.
Texans commemorate Juneteenth by walking alongside Opal Lee
While the official walk to commemorate Juneteenth was held in Fort Worth, a walk in Austin was organized by Teria Broadous, Opal Lee’s cousin.
While the official walk to commemorate Juneteenth was held in Fort Worth, a walk in Austin was organized by Teria Broadous, Opal Lee’s cousin.
Crews on scene of brush fire near Austin airport
Crews from AFD and Travis County ESD 11 have been responding to the one-acre fire near the intersection of US 183 South and Burleson Road.
Crews from AFD and Travis County ESD 11 have been responding to the one-acre fire near the intersection of US 183 South and Burleson Road.
CapMetro announces 149 new bus shelters
149 newly announced CapMetro bus shelters will bring shade and weather protection to more Austin bus stops.
149 newly announced CapMetro bus shelters will bring shade and weather protection to more Austin bus stops.
Man arrested for murder in connection to homeless camp death in North Austin
A witness called 911 to report their friends were fighting and one stabbed the other 13 times, according to an arrest affidavit.
A witness called 911 to report their friends were fighting and one stabbed the other 13 times, according to an arrest affidavit.
Austin weather: Feels like temperatures as high as 120 degrees Monday
All Central Texas counties are under excessive heat warnings. Zack Shields shows us if there is any relief in sight.
All Central Texas counties are under excessive heat warnings. Zack Shields shows us if there is any relief in sight.
North Austin senior living community honors dads with Father's Day concert
Families were invited this weekend to celebrate their dads and some of the residents shared why Father's Day is an important day for them.
Families were invited this weekend to celebrate their dads and some of the residents shared why Father's Day is an important day for them.
Austin air quality impacted by weather, smoke
Experts say the haziness is caused by a combination of heat, humidity and sunshine, as well as agricultural burning in Mexico and a little bit of smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
Experts say the haziness is caused by a combination of heat, humidity and sunshine, as well as agricultural burning in Mexico and a little bit of smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
New Nutty Brown H-E-B set to open in Southwest Austin July 5
The new H-E-B store now sits on the former site of the Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheater, a staple of Central Texas's live music scene for more than 20 years.
The new H-E-B store now sits on the former site of the Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheater, a staple of Central Texas's live music scene for more than 20 years.
How to keep pets safe in the summer heat
With temperatures over 100 degrees this week, a reminder for pet owners: the heat can be just as dangerous for pets as it is for humans.
With temperatures over 100 degrees this week, a reminder for pet owners: the heat can be just as dangerous for pets as it is for humans.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning continues for holiday weekend
The heatwave is expected to continue through Wednesday, with temperature highs up to 107 in Central Texas.
The heatwave is expected to continue through Wednesday, with temperature highs up to 107 in Central Texas.
Housing market in Austin 'crashing'?: FOX 7 Focus
In this FOX 7 Focus, Ashley Jackson, president of the Austin Board of Realtors, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss the current state of the Austin housing market and what's next.
In this FOX 7 Focus, Ashley Jackson, president of the Austin Board of Realtors, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss the current state of the Austin housing market and what's next.
1 dead after auto-pedestrian collision in North Austin: ATCEMS
A pedestrian is dead after being stuck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in North Austin, according to ATCEMS.
A pedestrian is dead after being stuck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in North Austin, according to ATCEMS.
1 dead after motorcycle crash in southeast Austin: ATCEMS
One person is dead after a motorcycle collision in the 4900 block of East William Cannon Drive at 11:57 a.m. Saturday, according to a tweet from ATCEMS.
One person is dead after a motorcycle collision in the 4900 block of East William Cannon Drive at 11:57 a.m. Saturday, according to a tweet from ATCEMS.
Residents in North Austin neighborhood that flooded says claims are getting denied
Residents say their homes flooded because the city didn't maintain the creek system, especially after the February ice storm. Now, their frustration is mounting because they say every way of trying to get help is a dead end.
Residents say their homes flooded because the city didn't maintain the creek system, especially after the February ice storm. Now, their frustration is mounting because they say every way of trying to get help is a dead end.
Austin public pools operational thanks to lifeguard increase
This summer, Austin was able to employ over 750 staff members, which is enough to operate all 32 public pools in the city.
This summer, Austin was able to employ over 750 staff members, which is enough to operate all 32 public pools in the city.