Big Stacy Pool temporarily closed April 22 for emergency maintenance

PARD Aquatics Division staff anticipate that the pool will re-open tomorrow, Saturday, April 23, for regular operating hours.

Teachers get free Hat Creek Burger Company burger or sandwich on May 1

To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, Austin-based burger chain Hat Creek Burger Company is saying “thank you” to teachers and school staff with some complimentary food.

Windy, humid day as area gets ready for next storm system

Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible in the next 24 hours. Stay weather aware and track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free FOX 7 WAPP.

Austin City Council postpones guaranteed $1,000 monthly payment pilot program

Austin City Council was set to vote on the item Thursday, which if approved, would launch a pilot program giving 85 selected low-income families a $1,000 monthly payment for one year.

Lake Travis safety checks ramping up ahead of busy season

Last year, the Travis County Lake Patrol team recovered 10 drowning victims from Lake Travis, that's a record number.

Austin Parks & Rec offering bonuses for temporary summer jobs

Austin Parks & Recreation is offering bonuses up to $1250 for summer temp positions like lifeguards and summer camp staff.

Ion Art transforms Zilker Botanical Garden into immersive neon experience

The Zilker Botanical Gardens will look a little different this month as Ion Art turns the area into an interactive neon experience featuring surrealism art pieces, food trucks, live DJs and much more!

Chief Taco Officer: Favor paying $10K to find best tacos in Texas

Texas-based on-demand delivery service Favor will pay one energetic, hungry, and social savvy Texan $10,000 to track down the best tacos across the state this summer.

Austin to participate in national COVID cat study

The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.

Man arrested for murder near Williamson Creek Greenbelt

Thomas Alejandro Gonzalez was arrested April 20 a little over a mile from where the body of Lawrence Grayson was found on April 16.

Elon Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.

City of Austin starting new initiatives to remove food access barriers

Officials are looking to make changes as new research reveals the majority of food deserts in Austin can be found in one part of town.

Video shows geese acting aggressive, attacking swimmers at Barton Springs Pool

Geese are starting to become more aggressive at Barton Springs Pool and have been attacking swimmers recently. The pool is a federal habitat, so the geese are allowed to wander around the area.

How to prepare for floods ahead of rainy season in Texas

Floods are likely to occur during springtime and early fall, the rainiest seasons in Texas. Here's how to get prepared for flooding.

Austinites celebrate 4/20 by gathering outside Governor's Mansion

A group of Austin residents gathered outside the Governor's Mansion to celebrate 4/20, and protest for legalization of marijuana.