Austin ISD potential state intervention: Parents weigh petition

Parents at two middle schools are weighing a petition that could give them a voice in what happens next as Austin ISD faces possible state intervention following five consecutive failing ratings at both campuses.

Protests continue one week after ICE-involved shooting
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Many gathered to express their frustration with the federal agency. The underpass where he was shot is not covered with anti-ICE messages. The agent who shot Perez is still unidentified.

Austin weather: Cold front to bring heavy rain, flood risks, and cooler weather

Summer heat is making a final push across Central Texas before a strong cold front arrives later this week, bringing much-needed rainfall, a drop in humidity, and temperatures well below average for the first time in months.

East Austin homicide: Teen kills girlfriend's ex, steals his car

A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.

Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project

Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.

2026 Election: San Antonio congressional race heats up

The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.

City of Austin cancels drawdown of Lake Austin
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The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.

TxDOT completes Oak Hill Parkway Project

The completion of the Oak Hill Parkway Project will help commuters that live and work in Southwest Austin.

Some Circle C residents concerned about traffic impacts of proposed apartments

Austin City Council has approved two items related to a development in Circle C, near Kiker Elementary. Some residents are concerned about the traffic impacts.

What is cychlorphine? Dangerous new drug hits Austin streets

Two University of Texas-related social media accounts are warning people about a drug going around. It is tied to recent overdoses across the country.

2026 Lake Austin drawdown canceled
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The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.

Lake Austin drawdown canceled after concerns from business owners

The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.

Texas shooting spree: Shane James Jr's attorneys intend to raise insanity defense

The attorneys for a man accused in a 2023 shooting spree have filed a ‘notice of intent to raise an insanity defense’, according to FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis.

Athena the owl's offspring released into the wild

The owlet of Athena has officially returned to the wild at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Austin ICE shooting: Rep. Greg Casar visits Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent

It's been three days since an ICE agent shot a man in North Austin. Congressman Greg Casar gave an update on Wednesday after visiting the Venezuelan man in ICE custody.

Woman found handcuffed in South Austin claims she did it to herself, lied to police

A woman who was found malnourished and handcuffed to workout equipment last year claims she did all of it to herself. This comes after five people are still facing criminal charges related to the case.

Alleged abuse victim claims she did it to herself
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A woman who was found malnourished and handcuffed to workout equipment last year claims she did all of it to herself. This comes after five people are still facing criminal charges related to the case.

Austin homicides: Police investigating 2 separate cases

The Austin Police Department is investigating two separate homicides with the calls were received in less than an hour apart.