Church vandalized again in less than a year
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The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been hit in less than a year. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.

Austin weather: Storm runoff is helping the Highland Lakes chain

Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.

Storm runoff is helping the Highland Lakes chain
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Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.

Texas man connected to $8M ‘poppers’ scheme pleads guilty, prosecutors say

An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.

Waymo stalled by puddle on North Lamar
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A Waymo got stuck on North Lamar near 5th Street due to water over the road. (Courtesy: Dani Tristan)

Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule

The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.

Austin weather: Flood Watch in effect until tonight

It's going to be a cloudy, rainy, cool and breezy first day of May with a few more rounds of showers and storms possible.

Downtown safety improvements after 6th Street shooting
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The Austin Police Department is expanding its security measures to improve safety downtown. This comes after the recent mass shooting at a West 6th Street bar in March. 

APD officers, healthcare workers rappel down Dell Children's dressed as superheroes

Kids at Dell Children's Medical Center got to see their favorite superheroes come to life at the 11th annual Superhero Day. This is in partnership with the Austin Police Department.

Domestic violence awareness highlighted after incident in North Austin

The Austin Police Department’s SWAT team is investigating an aggravated assault involving domestic violence in North Austin. The incident comes as local agencies work to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Austin weather: Flood Watch to go into effect tonight

A Flood Watch will go into effect this evening (April 30) and last through Friday evening. The NWS is warning about potentially life-threatening flooding and excessive runoff.

Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion

The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.

Austin first responders raise concerns about self-driving vehicles

Austin’s first responders are raising concerns about autonomous vehicles. This comes after videos show that the self-driving cars freeze during emergency situations.