Treasury Department opens investigation into Abbott’s use of federal funds for border mission
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
Asian-owned restaurants helping Austin Asian Community Health Initiative
Tso Chinese Delivery, The Peached Tortilla, and Chi'Lantro will be donating $1 from every order of specific dishes between May 1 to May 22.
Tso Chinese Delivery, The Peached Tortilla, and Chi'Lantro will be donating $1 from every order of specific dishes between May 1 to May 22.
Sunny, hot weather streak continues, high temps soaring to mid-90s
The week is going to finish as it started: hot and rain free. The morning clouds will give up early and then it will turn sunny by late morning. Highs will be soaring to the mid-90s.
The week is going to finish as it started: hot and rain free. The morning clouds will give up early and then it will turn sunny by late morning. Highs will be soaring to the mid-90s.
Healthcare workers march at Texas Capitol to demand improved conditions, higher pay
Nurses in Austin and across the country took part in the Million Nurse March on May 12. They say the industry is experiencing an alarming staffing shortage which is putting patients at risk.
Nurses in Austin and across the country took part in the Million Nurse March on May 12. They say the industry is experiencing an alarming staffing shortage which is putting patients at risk.
Austin-area high school students hold walk out in support of abortion rights
Austin high school students held a walk out Thursday in response to the recently leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade.
Austin high school students held a walk out Thursday in response to the recently leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade.
Austin police investigating two suspicious deaths as murders
Austin police said they are investigating these two deaths as murders, which would put that number for 2022 at 28. This time last year, we were at 30.
Austin police said they are investigating these two deaths as murders, which would put that number for 2022 at 28. This time last year, we were at 30.
Austin Animal Center holding free microchip clinic at Dove Springs Rec Center
Need to get your pet microchipped in case it gets lost? Austin Animal Center is holding a free microchip clinic this Sunday, May 15 at Dove Springs Rec Center.
Need to get your pet microchipped in case it gets lost? Austin Animal Center is holding a free microchip clinic this Sunday, May 15 at Dove Springs Rec Center.
Austin City Councilmember speaks out after break-ins, vandalism at Candlewood Suites
Austin City Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly is speaking out after Candlewood suites, a location planned for homeless housing, was broken into and vandalized.
Austin City Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly is speaking out after Candlewood suites, a location planned for homeless housing, was broken into and vandalized.
CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.
Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.
Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.
Large water main break found at Eastside Early College High School
School officials said the repair has begun, but it will take several hours. They also said they hope the repair will be done in the afternoon.
School officials said the repair has begun, but it will take several hours. They also said they hope the repair will be done in the afternoon.
City of Austin holds free Bike Month events, releases new bike map
May is Bike Month! To celebrate, several free events are being held across Austin, and free rentals will be available on May 20.
May is Bike Month! To celebrate, several free events are being held across Austin, and free rentals will be available on May 20.
H-E-B opens its first wellness primary care clinic in Austin
H-E-B officially opened the H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic on Thursday, May 12. The new clinic is located at 8601 South Congress Avenue.
H-E-B officially opened the H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic on Thursday, May 12. The new clinic is located at 8601 South Congress Avenue.
Severe drought, heat in Central Texas worst since summer of 2011
This heat is bringing back flashbacks to the Summer of 2011. If the rain doesn't show up we could be in for 70 to 80 100-degree days.
This heat is bringing back flashbacks to the Summer of 2011. If the rain doesn't show up we could be in for 70 to 80 100-degree days.
Immersive light installation to debut at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Field of Light is a display of 28,000 stemmed spheres that are subtly lit by solar-powered fiber-optics. Guests can enjoy the exhibit from September through December 2022.
Field of Light is a display of 28,000 stemmed spheres that are subtly lit by solar-powered fiber-optics. Guests can enjoy the exhibit from September through December 2022.
NFL expansion team in Austin? Mayor Adler responds to Dallas mayor's tweets
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he thinks Dallas should have a second NFL team if the league were to expand but Austin Mayor Steve Adler says, "wouldn't Austin be a lot cooler if it happened?"
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he thinks Dallas should have a second NFL team if the league were to expand but Austin Mayor Steve Adler says, "wouldn't Austin be a lot cooler if it happened?"
Austin Shakespeare presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in Zilker Park
“Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park” is back with the romantic comedy that tells the story of young lovers made crazy by fairy tinkering.
“Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park” is back with the romantic comedy that tells the story of young lovers made crazy by fairy tinkering.
Summer like temperatures continue, rain not expected anytime soon
Summer in May keeps going, going and going. With high pressure ruling Texas, the rain will be hard to come by and we will see fewer clouds.
Summer in May keeps going, going and going. With high pressure ruling Texas, the rain will be hard to come by and we will see fewer clouds.
Woman's death in East Austin being investigated as suspicious
Austin police responded to a call on Maple Avenue near East 17th Street from a woman who said she found her friend inside her home unresponsive.
Austin police responded to a call on Maple Avenue near East 17th Street from a woman who said she found her friend inside her home unresponsive.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Southeast Austin
Officers arrived to an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Frontier Valley Drive and found a man who had been shot in the neck.
Officers arrived to an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Frontier Valley Drive and found a man who had been shot in the neck.
Austin-Travis County medics, city employees struggle to make ends meet
In investigating what constitutes a “living wage” here in Austin, FOX 7 has learned a push is under way to raise the city’s official living wage from $15 to $22 an hour. That would have a huge impact on city workers.
In investigating what constitutes a “living wage” here in Austin, FOX 7 has learned a push is under way to raise the city’s official living wage from $15 to $22 an hour. That would have a huge impact on city workers.