First responders see uptick in weather-related calls during arctic blast
From December 22-25, ATCEMS responded to 1,377 calls due to the cold weather. They also worked with the city and CapMetro to move about 500 people to warming centers.
From December 22-25, ATCEMS responded to 1,377 calls due to the cold weather. They also worked with the city and CapMetro to move about 500 people to warming centers.
Austin city pools to reopen Christmas Day
The city's year-round pools were closed Friday and Saturday due to the freezing temperatures.
The city's year-round pools were closed Friday and Saturday due to the freezing temperatures.
'Keeping Score': Gingerbread house decorating
Whose gingerbread house decorating skills reign supreme? You decide!
Whose gingerbread house decorating skills reign supreme? You decide!
Hard freeze warning in place for Christmas
Most of Central Texas is under a hard freeze warning until 10 a.m. Christmas Day, but there are warmer days ahead. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has more.
Most of Central Texas is under a hard freeze warning until 10 a.m. Christmas Day, but there are warmer days ahead. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has more.
Call volumes not out of ordinary during arctic blast, Austin first responders say
Both the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS say their call volumes haven't been drastically out of the ordinary.
Both the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS say their call volumes haven't been drastically out of the ordinary.
Texas coach Beard's fiancée says he didn't strangle her
In a statement sent to The Associated Press by her attorney, Texas basketball coach Chris Beard's fiancée Randi Trew said she is "deeply saddened" by the incident and said Beard was acting in self-defense from her.
In a statement sent to The Associated Press by her attorney, Texas basketball coach Chris Beard's fiancée Randi Trew said she is "deeply saddened" by the incident and said Beard was acting in self-defense from her.
Freshman Morris excels for No. 7 Texas in 100-72 victory
No. 7 Texas is undefeated under acting head coach Rodney Terry, earning their third-straight win in Wednesday night's game against Louisiana-Lafayette.
No. 7 Texas is undefeated under acting head coach Rodney Terry, earning their third-straight win in Wednesday night's game against Louisiana-Lafayette.
Austin Trail of Lights to close early tonight due to freeze
The Austin Trail of Lights will be open tonight, Dec. 23, but it will be closing early at 8:30 p.m. instead of the usual 10 p.m.
The Austin Trail of Lights will be open tonight, Dec. 23, but it will be closing early at 8:30 p.m. instead of the usual 10 p.m.
Austin police say missing man was found safe
Austin police say a man who was last seen in Southeast Austin on December 13 has been located safely.
Austin police say a man who was last seen in Southeast Austin on December 13 has been located safely.
East Austin house fire ruled accidental
A fire at an East Austin home was determined to be an accidental electrical fire, according to the Austin Fire Department.
A fire at an East Austin home was determined to be an accidental electrical fire, according to the Austin Fire Department.
Firefighter injured in East Austin house fire
An Austin firefighter was taken to a hospital with a non life-threatening injury Thursday night after a house fire in East Austin.
An Austin firefighter was taken to a hospital with a non life-threatening injury Thursday night after a house fire in East Austin.
Austin community gathering donations to help the homeless as temperatures drop
As quickly as donations have been dropped off, volunteers have been able to quickly hand them to those who need it the most.
As quickly as donations have been dropped off, volunteers have been able to quickly hand them to those who need it the most.
Austin airport: Weather at your travel destination may impact your flight
If you're traveling for the holidays, make sure you're checking your flight status and the weather at your destination because that could affect your travel plans.
If you're traveling for the holidays, make sure you're checking your flight status and the weather at your destination because that could affect your travel plans.
Austin’s homeless population struggles to stay safe in arctic blast
Austin’s homeless population struggled to keep warm as temperatures dropped below freezing Thursday.
Austin’s homeless population struggled to keep warm as temperatures dropped below freezing Thursday.
Man arrested for stealing food truck trailer, pickup in North Austin: APD
Austin police said 43-year-old Justin Williams was arrested for the theft of a North Austin food truck trailer and pickup earlier this month.
Austin police said 43-year-old Justin Williams was arrested for the theft of a North Austin food truck trailer and pickup earlier this month.
Tanner Hoang search: Missing Texas A&M student's car found unoccupied in Austin
On Dec. 22, Tanner Hoang's family told FOX 7 his car was found unoccupied in a parking lot in West Austin. The family is working with state and Austin police to find Hoang.
On Dec. 22, Tanner Hoang's family told FOX 7 his car was found unoccupied in a parking lot in West Austin. The family is working with state and Austin police to find Hoang.
Free Christmas tree recycling available in Travis County
Five locations will open from Dec. 26 through Jan. 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Travis County residents to recycle their live Christmas trees free of charge.
Five locations will open from Dec. 26 through Jan. 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Travis County residents to recycle their live Christmas trees free of charge.
16-foot python from Dallas found in Austin after going missing for months
The Dallas snake owner was visiting Austin when someone broke into his car and stole a bag with the python inside.
The Dallas snake owner was visiting Austin when someone broke into his car and stole a bag with the python inside.
Arctic cold front arrives bringing hard freeze, dangerous wind chills
The Hard Freeze Warning for most of Central Texas is now in effect through Christmas morning.
The Hard Freeze Warning for most of Central Texas is now in effect through Christmas morning.
Holiday Travel: ABIA seeing large lines, some flight delays and cancellations
The TSA expects today to be the busiest day for air travel this holiday season.
The TSA expects today to be the busiest day for air travel this holiday season.



















