San Antonio man sentenced for arson of Travis County political party office

According to court documents, on Sept. 29, 2021, 31-year-old Ryan Faircloth threw a Molotov cocktail through a window of the Travis County Democratic Party office in downtown Austin, causing a fire.

First project to remove signals on Loop 360 to get underway

The Loop 360 at Westlake Drive, Cedar Street project will improve safety and mobility along the scenic corridor.

Two more APD officers indicted for actions during May 2020 protests

The officers both face two counts of first-degree felony Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury by a Public Servant and first-degree felony Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon by a Public Servant.

Sponsors cut ties with cyclist Colin Strickland in wake of Moriah Wilson murder

Enve Composites, Specialized, Rapha and The Meteor Cafe have all ended their partnerships with cyclist Colin Strickland in the wake of Moriah Wilson's murder.

Foundation Communities closer to affordable housing goal

The Austin non-profit is closer to its goal of housing more than 2,000 people, many of whom will be transitioning directly from living on the streets.

New watering restrictions in Austin to take effect June 6

Austin has been at the Conservation Stage of the plan, the lowest stage of the Water Conservation Code, for over three years.

Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in North Austin

The driver of a vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in North Austin, resulting in the city's 41st fatal crash of 2022.

Ozone Action Day in Austin area as hot, humid day forecasted

Highs today will be in the mid-90s with sunny skies. Alongside the humidity, the air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Family claims APD used excessive force on man in downtown Austin arrest

A video circulating on social media provided to FOX 7 Austin shows 22-year-old Elisha Wright on the ground, pinned by Austin police officers on Sixth Street in downtown Austin on May 1.

Texas school shooting: Austin ISD enacts additional protective measures

Austin ISD will be taking additional protective measures to keep students and staff safe through the end of the school year and during graduation.

Texas school shooting: AT&T, We Are Blood to host blood drive at State Capitol May 26

We Are Blood will have two donation buses and volunteers on site at the Capitol's west entrance on Colorado Street between 12th and 13th streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26.

Cooler temps, low humidity after biggest rain event since April

Behind the front it will be cooler, drier and pleasant with skies turning mostly sunny with highs staying in the 70s.