6 Texans charged in stolen identity tax fraud scheme; over $100M sought from IRS

A federal grand jury in Austin returned an indictment charging seven people with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and crimes arising out of their scheme to defraud the IRS using stolen identities.

Austin hookah lounge shooting: Family of victim remembers 17-year-old football star

Austin Police Department investigators said 19-year-old Christijan Deshaun Stevens shot and killed Brayden Bolyard and Jaitron Tatum, and injured four other people.

Double murder at North Austin hookah lounge: Teen suspect arrested in Bell County

Christijan Deshuan Stevens is accused of shooting Jaitron Tatum and Brayden Bolyard at a hookah lounge in the 12600 block of Research Boulevard on January 28.

Residents can take part in new CapMetro Project Connect survey

Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.

Central Texas weather: Cooler days ahead thanks to cold front

A cold front is bringing lower temperatures, but how much lower? FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your forecast.

UT student safety organization calls for change following bicyclist death

Safehorns, a UT student safety organization, is asking the city to inspect West Campus construction sites after a bicyclist was killed by falling debris.

SXSW 2023: Preview the premieres and activations of the film and TV festival

The festival opens with "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves", and features multiple exciting events spotlighting your favorite TV shows and movies.

Austin business burglary suspect had 13 active felony warrants: APD

15 additional felony arrest warrants were authored and executed for his involvement in the Austin-area business burglaries in October, says APD.

Suspect disguised himself as technician in Verizon store robbery: APD

The suspect attempted to pass himself off as an IT employee at two Verizon stores in Southwest Austin, says APD. He also made threats indicating he had a weapon at the Barton Creek Square Verizon store.

Blue-green algae seen at Red Bud Isle, Jessica Hollis Park

Blue-green algae, which may be toxic, has been seen at Red Bud Isle on Lady Bird Lake and Jessica Hollis Park on Lake Austin, says the Austin Watershed Protection Department.

SXSW 2023: Museum of Graffiti showcases The Art of Hip Hop

The Museum of Graffiti is holding its first-ever pop-up in Austin celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with an opening weekend featuring legendary artists like Wu Tang's Raekwon, Talib Kweli, De La Soul's Maseo, and more.