Texas lawmakers debating legislation on drag shows
State lawmakers are debating two bills that concern drag shows which would classify them as "sexually oriented performances" and prohibit public libraries who host drag performers from receiving state funding.
State lawmakers are debating two bills that concern drag shows which would classify them as "sexually oriented performances" and prohibit public libraries who host drag performers from receiving state funding.
Texas lawmakers take on rising health care costs with HB 711
Rep. James Frank drafted the bill in an effort to open up the health care marketplace by eliminating anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts.
Rep. James Frank drafted the bill in an effort to open up the health care marketplace by eliminating anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts.
Police searching for suspects involved in Austin home burglary
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying several suspects in connection to a home burglary and credit card abuse.
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying several suspects in connection to a home burglary and credit card abuse.
City Council adopts new strategic and facilities plan for Austin Public Library
The new plan lays out strategic goals for the library system, as well as recommendations for the construction and expansion of new and existing libraries.
The new plan lays out strategic goals for the library system, as well as recommendations for the construction and expansion of new and existing libraries.
Happy World Meteorological Day! Meteorologists recognized at City Hall
FOX 7 Austin's own Adaleigh Rowe was among the weather experts recognized Thursday, which was proclaimed Meteorological Day in Austin.
FOX 7 Austin's own Adaleigh Rowe was among the weather experts recognized Thursday, which was proclaimed Meteorological Day in Austin.
Drugs, firearms seized during SXSW 2023: APD
APD's Violent Crimes Initiative ran concurrently with the 2023 SXSW festival from March 8-18.
APD's Violent Crimes Initiative ran concurrently with the 2023 SXSW festival from March 8-18.
1 dead in East Austin crash
Austin police say one person has died in a single-vehicle crash in East Austin.
Austin police say one person has died in a single-vehicle crash in East Austin.
Woman threatens man with AK47-style gun prompting SWAT situation in Southeast Austin: APD
A woman is in custody after an hours-long SWAT standoff in Southeast Austin.
A woman is in custody after an hours-long SWAT standoff in Southeast Austin.
Central Texas weather: Warm and windy ahead of next front
Parts of the Hill Country are under a marginal risk of severe weather overnight. Zack Shields has details on the front headed for Central Texas.
Parts of the Hill Country are under a marginal risk of severe weather overnight. Zack Shields has details on the front headed for Central Texas.
Woman shot multiple times in East Austin homicide, APD says
Police say a woman called 911 to say she had been shot inside of her East Austin apartment. Police and EMS performed lifesaving measures, but the woman died.
Police say a woman called 911 to say she had been shot inside of her East Austin apartment. Police and EMS performed lifesaving measures, but the woman died.
Woman hit by car while riding scooter in Austin; APD not investigating incident as hit-and-run
A 26-year-old woman is in a local hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter on Friday, March 17.
A 26-year-old woman is in a local hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter on Friday, March 17.
9-year-old Austin golfer represents Texas in national competition at Augusta National
Allie Stevens, a 9-year-old golfer from Austin, will compete at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National.
Allie Stevens, a 9-year-old golfer from Austin, will compete at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National.
Child sex abuse survivors protest Texas bill that would change statute of limitations in cases
House Bill 4601 would change the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
House Bill 4601 would change the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
Texas football star Bijan Robinson teaches free swim lessons at Bartholomew Pool
The star running back taught the free lessons in partnership with Austin Parks and Recreation's Aquatic Division.
The star running back taught the free lessons in partnership with Austin Parks and Recreation's Aquatic Division.
Humidity and warmer temperatures with cloud, drizzle returning
The Spring feel returns! The warm front has pushed through so less rain and fog today.
The Spring feel returns! The warm front has pushed through so less rain and fog today.
Tax season: Don’t let identity theft lead to stolen refund
The IRS is raising the alarm about identity theft-related scams this tax season.
The IRS is raising the alarm about identity theft-related scams this tax season.
City of Austin to make final city-wide pass to collect storm debris
Crews have collected over 166,000 tons of debris in over 23,000 truckloads through March 20 since the winter storm in early February.
Crews have collected over 166,000 tons of debris in over 23,000 truckloads through March 20 since the winter storm in early February.
Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
Man stabs person to death, attempts to burn down home to destroy evidence
Police have arrested a man in connection to a murder in South Austin that happened on March 19 at a home on Meridian Oak Lane.
Police have arrested a man in connection to a murder in South Austin that happened on March 19 at a home on Meridian Oak Lane.
Austin police officer indicted by Grand Jury for using excessive force
The Travis County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment against Officer Alejandro Gaitan which stemmed from his action during an incident that happened on March 12, 2021.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment against Officer Alejandro Gaitan which stemmed from his action during an incident that happened on March 12, 2021.