Road rage on the rise in Texas, AAA study says
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
City of Austin police, fire, EMS collaborate for SXSW safety calls
“Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area,” said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.
“Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area,” said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.
Austin police investigating stabbing at homeless encampment
The stabbing happened at a homeless encampment near the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Lakeshore in southeast Austin.
The stabbing happened at a homeless encampment near the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Lakeshore in southeast Austin.
Austin Fire Department responds to RV fire in boat storage yard
The fire reportedly involved an RV and spread to the surrounding grass and debris in the boat storage yard in northeast Austin.
The fire reportedly involved an RV and spread to the surrounding grass and debris in the boat storage yard in northeast Austin.
San Antonio has better tacos than Austin, actor Pedro Pascal says
'The Mandalorian" and "Games of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal offered his opinion while in town for SXSW on whether San Antonio or Austin had better tacos.
'The Mandalorian" and "Games of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal offered his opinion while in town for SXSW on whether San Antonio or Austin had better tacos.
Austin allows public to provide public comment remotely via phone
Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.
Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.
SXSW 2022: Cheetos Hands-Free House in East Austin
The Cheetos Hands-Free House shows how you can have fun and do everyday activities without using your hands. Probably because you have cheetle, the iconic orange dust, on your hands.
The Cheetos Hands-Free House shows how you can have fun and do everyday activities without using your hands. Probably because you have cheetle, the iconic orange dust, on your hands.
SXSW 2022: C4 Energy takes over 6th and Trinity in downtown Austin
The C4 Energy experience for SXSW captures festival-goers with a 360 robotic camera in a video activation.
The C4 Energy experience for SXSW captures festival-goers with a 360 robotic camera in a video activation.
Iconic Austin restaurant Dirty Martin's could close due to transit project
Dirty Martin's has been serving burgers for 96 years but the future of the restaurant near the UT campus is in doubt thanks to Project Connect.
Dirty Martin's has been serving burgers for 96 years but the future of the restaurant near the UT campus is in doubt thanks to Project Connect.
Shooting at South Austin hotel, police say 2 people injured
The Austin Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at around 4:30 a.m. on I-35 northbound Service Road near Oltorf Street.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at around 4:30 a.m. on I-35 northbound Service Road near Oltorf Street.
Austin police detective, his wife file lawsuit against City of Austin
An Austin police detective and his wife say a “do-not-contact” order from his boss over a domestic dispute has torn their family apart, and they’re taking the city to court over what they call an overstep by Chief Joseph Chacon.
An Austin police detective and his wife say a “do-not-contact” order from his boss over a domestic dispute has torn their family apart, and they’re taking the city to court over what they call an overstep by Chief Joseph Chacon.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Supreme Court shuts down challenge to abortion law
James Dickey, the CEO of JD Key Communications, and Progress Texas Advocacy Director Diana Gomez join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion.
James Dickey, the CEO of JD Key Communications, and Progress Texas Advocacy Director Diana Gomez join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion.
Transgender rights activists push back against Abbott's directive
Gov. Greg Abbott called for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate families undergoing gender-affirming care, calling it child abuse.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate families undergoing gender-affirming care, calling it child abuse.
Austin offering $500 bonus for lifeguards, summer camp counselors
The $500 bonus qualifications vary by position. Pay starts at $15/hour for entry-level positions, and it increases with experience, according to the City of Austin.
The $500 bonus qualifications vary by position. Pay starts at $15/hour for entry-level positions, and it increases with experience, according to the City of Austin.
Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW
Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.
Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.
Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to "single combat" over Ukraine
Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.
Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.
Beto O'Rourke calls Abbott a 'thug' at SXSW amid heated race for Texas governorship
Beto O'Rourke is facing current Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a bid for governor, who he slammed as a "thug" in his SXSW discussion.
Beto O'Rourke is facing current Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a bid for governor, who he slammed as a "thug" in his SXSW discussion.
Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives campaign gives away free gun locks
Lock Arms for Life will supply free gun locks to any City of Austin resident who visits the SafeGunStorageSavesLives.org website and completes a form.
Lock Arms for Life will supply free gun locks to any City of Austin resident who visits the SafeGunStorageSavesLives.org website and completes a form.
Slight risk for severe weather in Central Texas tonight
Storms will be expected mainly between 9 PM and 1 AM tonight. The main hazards with these storms would be localized damaging winds and hail.
Storms will be expected mainly between 9 PM and 1 AM tonight. The main hazards with these storms would be localized damaging winds and hail.
SXSW: Blockchain Creative Labs hosts discussion on new FOX comedy series, 'Welcome to Flatch'
FOX 7 got a sneak peek into FOX's latest comedy series 'Welcome to Flatch' at a discussion hosted at Blockchain Creative Labs during SXSW.
FOX 7 got a sneak peek into FOX's latest comedy series 'Welcome to Flatch' at a discussion hosted at Blockchain Creative Labs during SXSW.