Video: Arsonist sets fire on Shoal Creek Saloon patio, business still open
In surveillance video, someone can be seen walking around the patio, then something ignites in the corner. The person walks off, and the flame gets bigger and starts spreading.
In surveillance video, someone can be seen walking around the patio, then something ignites in the corner. The person walks off, and the flame gets bigger and starts spreading.
Concerns raised over group's Austin police oversight petition
Police reform advocates with nonprofit Equity Action believe the group "VOPA," Voters for Oversight and Police Accountability, is misleading voters.
Police reform advocates with nonprofit Equity Action believe the group "VOPA," Voters for Oversight and Police Accountability, is misleading voters.
Austin Water external audit findings released
The findings of an external audit of Austin Water include hiring more employees and providing better training to avoid another major incident from occurring.
The findings of an external audit of Austin Water include hiring more employees and providing better training to avoid another major incident from occurring.
Almost 1 in 4 APD non-emergency service requests from Oct. 2021-2022 closed due to missed callbacks
Changes are underway to the City of Austin's 311 system. Right now, nearly 1 in 3 people who try to file a police report are having their cases closed due to missed callbacks.
Changes are underway to the City of Austin's 311 system. Right now, nearly 1 in 3 people who try to file a police report are having their cases closed due to missed callbacks.
Central Texas weather: Front brings scattered showers, cooler temperatures
You might need an umbrella this morning, but you can put it away and enjoy the sunshine this afternoon. Zack Shields has the latest on the front and our chances for some rain in his full forecast.
You might need an umbrella this morning, but you can put it away and enjoy the sunshine this afternoon. Zack Shields has the latest on the front and our chances for some rain in his full forecast.
Nation's first Girl Scout Scuba Troop holds underwater cookie sale in Austin
Girl Scout Cookie Season is always a popular time and this year Austin troops are creating some one-of-a-kind experiences.
Girl Scout Cookie Season is always a popular time and this year Austin troops are creating some one-of-a-kind experiences.
Homeless man blamed for wreaking havoc in South Austin neighborhood explains actions
Residents said he uses a chainsaw and machete to cut down trees in the middle of the night and now he’s taking a sledgehammer to city property.
Residents said he uses a chainsaw and machete to cut down trees in the middle of the night and now he’s taking a sledgehammer to city property.
Opioid overdoses growing in Austin-Travis County, officials get money to prevent deaths
A new federally funded project has secured Austin Travis-County $2 million to battle the growing number of opioid overdose deaths.
A new federally funded project has secured Austin Travis-County $2 million to battle the growing number of opioid overdose deaths.
Shoal Creek Saloon fire in Downtown Austin ruled arson, AFD says
AFD says a large fire that broke on the deck of Shoal Creek Saloon near 9th Street and Lamar Blvd this morning was arson.
AFD says a large fire that broke on the deck of Shoal Creek Saloon near 9th Street and Lamar Blvd this morning was arson.
Central Texas Weather: Record highs possible today ahead of Wednesday's cold front
80s again today, but cooler weather is on the way, along with a couple of chances for some rain. Zack Shields has details on the upcoming weather changes in your full forecast.
80s again today, but cooler weather is on the way, along with a couple of chances for some rain. Zack Shields has details on the upcoming weather changes in your full forecast.
Caught on camera: Truck rear-ends Uber driver before crashing into another car
Carson Lopez was driving for Uber in Downtown Austin. He had just picked up some passengers and was stopped at a light at 5th and San Jacinto when a white truck rear-ended his Ford Focus ST.
Carson Lopez was driving for Uber in Downtown Austin. He had just picked up some passengers and was stopped at a light at 5th and San Jacinto when a white truck rear-ended his Ford Focus ST.
NASCAR drivers hit COTA track to prepare for NASCAR tripleheader
Three NASCAR Cup Series stars Kyle Busch, Tyler Reddick, and Austin Cindric hit the Circuit of the Americas track for a tire test as they all plan to return to Austin in March.
Three NASCAR Cup Series stars Kyle Busch, Tyler Reddick, and Austin Cindric hit the Circuit of the Americas track for a tire test as they all plan to return to Austin in March.
Family goes to court to protect historic Black-owned farm in Travis County
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a development company after property owners filed a complaint claiming the company crossed onto a historic farm. The land is the homestead of a freed slave who was also a major figure in the horse breeding industry.
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a development company after property owners filed a complaint claiming the company crossed onto a historic farm. The land is the homestead of a freed slave who was also a major figure in the horse breeding industry.
Austin homes, designers showcased in Tribeza's Interiors Tour
The event takes place on Sunday, January 22 and gives people a chance to look inside some amazing homes around town to get inspiration for their own houses.
The event takes place on Sunday, January 22 and gives people a chance to look inside some amazing homes around town to get inspiration for their own houses.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration and march on UT campus
Austin is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual festival and march.
Austin is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual festival and march.
Central Texas Weather: Warm Monday with two chances of rain this week
We're getting a preview of spring for the next couple of days before the temperatures fall again.
We're getting a preview of spring for the next couple of days before the temperatures fall again.
Missing 80-year-old Austin man found, Silver Alert discontinued
The Austin Police Department says John Bunton was found this morning, nearly 18 hours after he went missing. The Silver Alert has been canceled.
The Austin Police Department says John Bunton was found this morning, nearly 18 hours after he went missing. The Silver Alert has been canceled.
Egg prices going up, local farmers trying to stay afloat
Local egg farmers are saying they're having to raise their prices because of increased feed costs and more. The price of eggs has nearly tripled in the past couple of weeks.
Local egg farmers are saying they're having to raise their prices because of increased feed costs and more. The price of eggs has nearly tripled in the past couple of weeks.
No. 10 Texas rallies in 2nd half, tops Texas Tech 72-70
Texas had nearly as many turnovers as baskets in the first half as the Red Raiders took a 34-25 lead into the break.
Texas had nearly as many turnovers as baskets in the first half as the Red Raiders took a 34-25 lead into the break.
Central Texas weather: Windy and warm with rain chances on the way
Get ready for a warm and windy start to the work week. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Get ready for a warm and windy start to the work week. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has the details.