Austin City Council presented with update on driverless cars
An update was provided to Austin City Council on self-driving cars.
Overnight East Austin SWAT call ends in arrest; suspect had multiple felony warrants, says APD
A suspect is in custody after an overnight SWAT call in East Austin. The suspect had multiple felony warrants, including for strangulation and aggravated assault, per APD.
Lawyer supports children after their parents were killed in crash
An Austin couple was killed in April while changing a tire on the side of the road. In the wake of this tragedy, an injury lawyer has stepped in to support the family.
7 arrested after 'shoplifting blitz' operation in Mueller
Seven people were arrested after a “shoplifting blitz” operation in the Mueller area.
Police looking for men who stabbed group in downtown Austin
Austin police are looking for a group of men who were involved in a stabbing on Sixth Street last month.
Austin city manager proposes $6.3B budget for 2025-26
Austin's city manager presented a proposed budget of $6.3 billion for 2025-26 to the mayor and city council on Tuesday.
Man who stabbed, killed UT student Harrison Brown in 2017 has hearing this week
Kendrex White, a man who stabbed four UT students in 2017, could be back out in the community following a hearing this week. FOX 7 Austin's CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with the mother of Harrison Brown, who was killed.
Flash Flood Warnings issued in Central Texas, several ground search operations suspended
Heavy rain and life-threatening flash flooding hammered the Texas Hill Country early Sunday, prompting a flash flood emergency and urgent warnings across several central Texas counties.
Jonestown police close Lake Travis over safety concern, recovery efforts
Jonestown police said Lake Travis was closed Saturday morning because of ongoing recovery efforts and safety concerns.
Austin Firefighters Association releases results of 'no confidence' vote against AFD chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has released the results of the “no confidence" vote in Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker.
Most Highland Lakes reopen after severe flooding, but officials urge caution
Most of the waterways along the Highland Lakes chain are now open, but officials with the LCRA are advising caution if you are hitting the water this weekend.
Child dead, 3 others injured after car crash in SE Austin
A child is dead, and three others were injured after a rollover crash in Southeast Austin.
Texas flooding: Austin Wildlife Rescue asks for donations after taking in over 200 animals
Austin Wildlife Rescue is asking for donations after taking in over 200 animals amid devastating flooding in Central Texas.
All P. Terry's locations donating 100% profits from Thursday to Texas flood relief
All proceeds will go to the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), which provides essential supplies and long-term support to flood victims.
Texas shooting spree: Shane James Jr. competent to stand trial, says Travis County judge
Shane James, a man accused of killing his parents in San Antonio, then four others in the Austin area, in December 2023, has now been ruled competent to stand trial.
Texas flooding: 8-year-old Austin girl among victims from Camp Mystic
8-year-old Linnie McCown of Austin was one of the campers at Camp Mystic killed in the flooding over the weekend.
Texas flooding: How has recent rain affected local lake, creek levels?
FOX 7 Austin has taken a look into the local levels at a couple of lakes and creeks since the Fourth of July floods.
Texas weather: Flood advisory in effect for Austin area
A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Austin/Travis County area and parts of Williamson County until tonight (July 8).
APD makes nearly 40 DWI arrests over July 4th weekend
Austin police made nearly 40 DWI arrests over the July 4th holiday weekend.