Another utility rate hike for Austin in the works
In a work session briefing, Austin council members were told the base rate needs to go from $10 to $25.
In a work session briefing, Austin council members were told the base rate needs to go from $10 to $25.
Travis County Taxpayers Union pushes back on AISD's proposed tax rate increase for 2022 bond
According to the Travis County Tax Office, if passed, the proposed tax rate increase would not go into effect until 2023.
According to the Travis County Tax Office, if passed, the proposed tax rate increase would not go into effect until 2023.
2 killed in Southeast Austin crash; police investigating
Two people were killed in a deadly Southeast Austin crash on Oct. 20.
Two people were killed in a deadly Southeast Austin crash on Oct. 20.
'Edward Scissorhands' among 20 puppies in Austin looking for forever homes
Some parvovirus survivor puppies are ready to find new homes. Find out how to adopt these cuties.
Some parvovirus survivor puppies are ready to find new homes. Find out how to adopt these cuties.
Texas Book Festival brings authors and readers together
The annual Texas Book Festival returns to Downtown Austin on Nov. 5 and 6 with nearly 300 national and Texas authors and events for readers of all ages.
The annual Texas Book Festival returns to Downtown Austin on Nov. 5 and 6 with nearly 300 national and Texas authors and events for readers of all ages.
Llano County residents sue over book bans
Residents say library officials removed books that they didn't agree with. They are asking a federal court to return them to the shelves.
Residents say library officials removed books that they didn't agree with. They are asking a federal court to return them to the shelves.
Teen found dead inside car with gunshot wounds in North Austin
This investigation is still ongoing. Investigators ask the public for assistance and to come forward with any information.
This investigation is still ongoing. Investigators ask the public for assistance and to come forward with any information.
Suspect arrested after barricading himself in North Austin apartment complex
A suspect was arrested without incident after barricading himself inside a North Austin apartment complex on Monday, police said.
A suspect was arrested without incident after barricading himself inside a North Austin apartment complex on Monday, police said.
Austin's next mayor faces numerous issues
Katie Naranjo, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, Chair of the Travis County GOP, discuss the issues the new Austin mayor is facing.
Katie Naranjo, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, Chair of the Travis County GOP, discuss the issues the new Austin mayor is facing.
UT Austin attempted kidnapping: DPS troopers asked to patrol West Campus following uptick in crime
FOX 7 was told the student was not severely injured when she escaped a few blocks away. The student had been grabbed and thrown into a car. Her screams were heard by nearby private security officers, according to Joell McNew with SafeHorns.
FOX 7 was told the student was not severely injured when she escaped a few blocks away. The student had been grabbed and thrown into a car. Her screams were heard by nearby private security officers, according to Joell McNew with SafeHorns.
Body discovered in Northeast Austin apartment; police investigating
The body was discovered in what was supposed to be a vacant apartment in the 1300 block of McKie Drive.
The body was discovered in what was supposed to be a vacant apartment in the 1300 block of McKie Drive.
Person dies after being hit by a vehicle on I-35
The crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. on October 30 on the northbound side of I-35 near 45th Street and Airport Boulevard.
The crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. on October 30 on the northbound side of I-35 near 45th Street and Airport Boulevard.
Attempted kidnapping of UT Austin student being investigated by police
Austin police and UT Austin police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a UT Austin student.
Austin police and UT Austin police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a UT Austin student.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk: Thousands join those impacted by breast cancer
Survivors, fighters, and those who have lost loved ones walked together during the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink event.
Survivors, fighters, and those who have lost loved ones walked together during the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink event.
Travis County authorities hold National Drug Take Back Day event
Drug Take Back Day is a national effort that happens every October, aiming to keep prescriptions and other drugs out of the wrong hands, and out of the water supply.
Drug Take Back Day is a national effort that happens every October, aiming to keep prescriptions and other drugs out of the wrong hands, and out of the water supply.
Shooting in downtown Austin leaves 1 person dead; police search for suspect
Austin police are investigating a homicide in Downtown Austin early Sunday morning.
Austin police are investigating a homicide in Downtown Austin early Sunday morning.
SWAT situation in East Austin, suspect arrested
A SWAT situation has ended in East Austin. Police said the suspect was arrested, and the victim was found with no injuries.
A SWAT situation has ended in East Austin. Police said the suspect was arrested, and the victim was found with no injuries.
Travis County ESD No. 2 announce partnership with telehealth enterprise Tele911
Fire Chief Nick Perkins joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the new partnership between Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 and Tela9-1-1.
Fire Chief Nick Perkins joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the new partnership between Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 and Tela9-1-1.
Man arrested after string of shootings, victim speaks out
Kaabee Crowder, 33, is charged with four counts of aggravated assault.
Kaabee Crowder, 33, is charged with four counts of aggravated assault.
Man connected to 16 violent robberies in North Austin arrested, charged
Austin police said during the robberies, investigators say Brian Degrate, 33, targeted the Hispanic, non-English speaking community.
Austin police said during the robberies, investigators say Brian Degrate, 33, targeted the Hispanic, non-English speaking community.