Judge denies APD officer's motion to dismiss civil lawsuit against him for 2020 killing of Mike Ramos
A judge denied Officer Christopher Taylor's motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against him for the 2020 killing of Mike Ramos.
A judge denied Officer Christopher Taylor's motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against him for the 2020 killing of Mike Ramos.
Austin weather: How to protect your home from this week's arctic blast
Hard freeze is expected with wind chills in the single digits. Experts say it's important to remember the 4 Ps: people, pets, pipes, plants.
Hard freeze is expected with wind chills in the single digits. Experts say it's important to remember the 4 Ps: people, pets, pipes, plants.
Gov. Abbott condemns antisemitic acts at Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott condemned antisemitic acts while lighting the Shamash of the Menorah at the State Capitol Monday afternoon.
Gov. Greg Abbott condemned antisemitic acts while lighting the Shamash of the Menorah at the State Capitol Monday afternoon.
Woman killed after hitting concrete wall in South Austin
Preliminary information shows the driver tried to enter the on-ramp for WB 290 but struck a concrete wall for unknown reasons.
Preliminary information shows the driver tried to enter the on-ramp for WB 290 but struck a concrete wall for unknown reasons.
Pedestrian killed in Southeast Austin hit-and-run crash
Police said on Dec. 16, around 2:39 a.m., officers responded to a crash between the driver of a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Bastrop Hwy SVRD., and Montopolis Drive.
Police said on Dec. 16, around 2:39 a.m., officers responded to a crash between the driver of a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Bastrop Hwy SVRD., and Montopolis Drive.
3-alarm fire in Central Austin was accidental: AFD
Austin fire said an accidental fire started at 4222 Elevator Drive was put out shortly after the call Monday morning.
Austin fire said an accidental fire started at 4222 Elevator Drive was put out shortly after the call Monday morning.
South Austin house fire likely caused by lightning, AFD says
A lightning strike is likely to blame for a fire at a 2-story home in South Austin, according to the Austin Fire Department.
A lightning strike is likely to blame for a fire at a 2-story home in South Austin, according to the Austin Fire Department.
Heavy rain hits Austin area, cold front later this week
NWS extends Flood Advisories for Travis County, Bastrop County, Lee County, and Williamson County until 12:30 p.m. Heavy rain, lightning and pea-sized hail are possible on and off through early afternoon.
NWS extends Flood Advisories for Travis County, Bastrop County, Lee County, and Williamson County until 12:30 p.m. Heavy rain, lightning and pea-sized hail are possible on and off through early afternoon.
Man shot, killed before crashing truck into Lady Bird Lake identified
Austin police say a man was pulled from a truck that went off the road into Lady Bird Lake, and he appeared to have gunshot wounds.
Austin police say a man was pulled from a truck that went off the road into Lady Bird Lake, and he appeared to have gunshot wounds.
Texas-based, veteran-owned business crafts new Sailor Jerry spiced rum BBQ sauce
Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce is crafted with Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum to “incorporate the bold character of the traditional Navy-style spirit."
Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce is crafted with Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum to “incorporate the bold character of the traditional Navy-style spirit."
'I’ll be home for Christmas': Military dad surprises kids at Austin airport
It's a very special holiday for the Park family as they get to celebrate in their hometown together after their dad came home from overseas deployment.
It's a very special holiday for the Park family as they get to celebrate in their hometown together after their dad came home from overseas deployment.
Maywald Christmas Display: 300,000 lights and helping out a good cause
300,000 lights fill the annual Maywald Christmas Display in southwest Austin, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
300,000 lights fill the annual Maywald Christmas Display in southwest Austin, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Vandegrift Vipers earn silver in first-ever state championship appearance
The Vipers, who were 14-2 overall and 7-0 in district play, lost to the DeSoto Eagles 42-17 in the Class 6A Division 2 state final.
The Vipers, who were 14-2 overall and 7-0 in district play, lost to the DeSoto Eagles 42-17 in the Class 6A Division 2 state final.
Man arrested, charged for killing 2 people in South Austin crash: APD
Police arrested the driver and charged him with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Police arrested the driver and charged him with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Central Texas ERs seeing concerning numbers of flu, RSV, COVID-19 cases
Central Texas emergency rooms continue to be impacted by the "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and flu cases. Dr. Mason Mileur with Austin Medical Associates joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Central Texas emergency rooms continue to be impacted by the "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and flu cases. Dr. Mason Mileur with Austin Medical Associates joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Freezing temperatures coming just in time for Christmas in Central Texas
It's beginning to look a lot like winter in Central Texas as temperatures are expected to continue to drop down to the teens by Friday morning.
It's beginning to look a lot like winter in Central Texas as temperatures are expected to continue to drop down to the teens by Friday morning.
Austin firefighters walk 22 miles to support battalion chief battling cancer
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Austin FC, TreeFolks plant trees at Austin Pets Alive
Austin FC and nonprofit TreeFolks planted two new trees at Austin Pets Alive to celebrate the Verde and Black's second season.
Austin FC and nonprofit TreeFolks planted two new trees at Austin Pets Alive to celebrate the Verde and Black's second season.
Operation Blue Santa delivers more than 19,000 gifts to Austin-area children
The operation started with 20 families. This year, more than 19,000 children received a box.
The operation started with 20 families. This year, more than 19,000 children received a box.
Audit shows city of Austin's weather plans not meeting residents' needs
The audit concluded that without updates the city has struggled to staff overnight shelters with trained employees and may not be able to meet residents' needs in the future.
The audit concluded that without updates the city has struggled to staff overnight shelters with trained employees and may not be able to meet residents' needs in the future.