New training classes coming to APD Training Academy
APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS as well.
APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS as well.
APD's police chief, former chief now part of grand jury review into police actions during May 2020 protests
The expanded review may also include an additional 10 police officers. Nineteen Austin police officers have already been indicted for allegedly using excessive force during the protests, which at times turned violent with rocks and urine filled bottles thrown at police.
The expanded review may also include an additional 10 police officers. Nineteen Austin police officers have already been indicted for allegedly using excessive force during the protests, which at times turned violent with rocks and urine filled bottles thrown at police.
Murdered cyclist Moriah Wilson's family releases statement as manhunt for suspect Kaitlin Armstrong persists
As the manhunt for Kaitlin Armstrong intensifies, Moriah Wilson’s family has released a statement saying they are "absolutely devastated" by her untimely death.
As the manhunt for Kaitlin Armstrong intensifies, Moriah Wilson’s family has released a statement saying they are "absolutely devastated" by her untimely death.
Suspect in custody after two shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin
Both victims were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. One victim was in serious condition, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
Both victims were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. One victim was in serious condition, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
Barton Springs Pool to resume normal Monday operations starting Memorial Day
There are currently a total of 234 lifeguards on staff. This is 31.2% of the 750 lifeguards needed to operate city pools, according to the City of Austin.
There are currently a total of 234 lifeguards on staff. This is 31.2% of the 750 lifeguards needed to operate city pools, according to the City of Austin.
Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong sought after California cyclist shot to death in possible love triangle
Last week, police issued an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly killed Moriah Wilson at an East Austin apartment on May 11.
Last week, police issued an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly killed Moriah Wilson at an East Austin apartment on May 11.
Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers
Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear.
Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear.
Seven years later, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton
Not many people charged with felony crimes go seven years without ever standing trial. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Not many people charged with felony crimes go seven years without ever standing trial. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere
In Texas, two runoffs are drawing outsize attention: Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to hold off Land Commissioner George P. Bush, while Rep. Henry Cuellar is trying to fend off his progressive challenger in a rematch from 2020.
In Texas, two runoffs are drawing outsize attention: Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to hold off Land Commissioner George P. Bush, while Rep. Henry Cuellar is trying to fend off his progressive challenger in a rematch from 2020.
Cooler, stormy week ahead following weeks of record high temps
There is a slight risk of severe storms that will feature nickel to quarter sized hail and wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Stay weather aware with the FOX 7 WAPP.
There is a slight risk of severe storms that will feature nickel to quarter sized hail and wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Stay weather aware with the FOX 7 WAPP.
One person killed following head on collision on Mopac in Austin
One person is dead and another is injured following a head-on collision on Mopac Monday morning.
One person is dead and another is injured following a head-on collision on Mopac Monday morning.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises awareness for men's mental health, prostate cancer
Bikers gathered in downtown Austin for the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise awareness for men's mental health and prostate cancer.
Bikers gathered in downtown Austin for the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise awareness for men's mental health and prostate cancer.
Woman shares story of overcoming addiction, homelessness with help from Salvation Army
A woman says she overcame addiction and homeless thanks to the support she received from the Austin Salvation Army.
A woman says she overcame addiction and homeless thanks to the support she received from the Austin Salvation Army.
City could go into Stage 1 of water restrictions soon, says Austin Water memo
LCRA forecasts project its combined lakes' storage volume to drop below 1.4 million acre-feet in late May or June, which would trigger Stage 1 water restrictions in Austin.
LCRA forecasts project its combined lakes' storage volume to drop below 1.4 million acre-feet in late May or June, which would trigger Stage 1 water restrictions in Austin.
Austin man reunited with wife from Ukraine amid ongoing war
An Austin man's Ukrainian wife is safe in the United States thanks to Rep. Lloyd Doggett helping speed up the green card process.
An Austin man's Ukrainian wife is safe in the United States thanks to Rep. Lloyd Doggett helping speed up the green card process.
23 puppies adopted, fostered following APA!'s urgent call due to Puppy Parvo ICU flood
Sewage water flooded the Austin Pets Alive! Puppy Parvo ICU this weekend. The shelter was able to place 23 puppies in homes with adopters and fosters after the community answered APA!'s urgent call.
Sewage water flooded the Austin Pets Alive! Puppy Parvo ICU this weekend. The shelter was able to place 23 puppies in homes with adopters and fosters after the community answered APA!'s urgent call.
1 killed, 4 injured in two-vehicle head-on crash in South Austin
Three adults and a child were declared trauma alerts and transported to three area hospitals.
Three adults and a child were declared trauma alerts and transported to three area hospitals.
Authorities search for Kaitlin Armstrong, wanted for murder of cyclist Moriah Wilson
35-year-old Kaitlin Armstrong is wanted by the U.S. Marshal's Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for the murder of rising cycling star Moriah "Mo" Wilson.
35-year-old Kaitlin Armstrong is wanted by the U.S. Marshal's Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for the murder of rising cycling star Moriah "Mo" Wilson.
Moriah Wilson's family launches GoFundMe to honor late cyclist
A GoFundMe has been started by Moriah "Mo" Wilson's family to honor the rising cycling star who was murdered in East Austin.
A GoFundMe has been started by Moriah "Mo" Wilson's family to honor the rising cycling star who was murdered in East Austin.
Texas DPS increases reward for fugitive wanted for making terroristic threats
44-year-old Hardy Carroll Lloyd s wanted for making terroristic threats. An increased reward of $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to his arrest.
44-year-old Hardy Carroll Lloyd s wanted for making terroristic threats. An increased reward of $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to his arrest.