Barton Springs Pool to close Mondays, Wednesdays due to lack of lifeguards
The closures will begin on Monday, March 21 and will continue until a sufficient number of guards can be hired, trained, and certified, says PARD.
The closures will begin on Monday, March 21 and will continue until a sufficient number of guards can be hired, trained, and certified, says PARD.
Suspect arrested for deadly shooting on East Riverside Drive
Zacariah Mechi Lopez was arrested for the fatal shooting of Jesse Hernandez, 25, on East Riverside Drive in southeast Austin on March 7.
Zacariah Mechi Lopez was arrested for the fatal shooting of Jesse Hernandez, 25, on East Riverside Drive in southeast Austin on March 7.
Live Updates: SXSW Conference & Festivals returns to Austin
Live updates of what's happening from downtown Austin for the 2022 SXSW Conference & Festivals.
Live updates of what's happening from downtown Austin for the 2022 SXSW Conference & Festivals.
Fire at South Austin storage lot causes $1M in damage, says AFD
The Austin Fire Department says the smoke plume from a fire was so big it could be seen as far as the south side of the Texas State Capitol building, almost 10 miles away.
The Austin Fire Department says the smoke plume from a fire was so big it could be seen as far as the south side of the Texas State Capitol building, almost 10 miles away.
Daylight Saving Time good time to change, check smoke alarms, AFD says
Austinites will soon move the clocks forward one hour until the fall and the Austin Fire Department says this is an excellent opportunity to check the smoke alarms.
Austinites will soon move the clocks forward one hour until the fall and the Austin Fire Department says this is an excellent opportunity to check the smoke alarms.
City of Austin's electric vehicle fleet sees fuel savings
The City of Austin added electric powered vehicles to their fleet in 2015 and has been adding to it ever since. It mostly consists of sedans and SUVs, but there are plans to add trucks within the coming months.
The City of Austin added electric powered vehicles to their fleet in 2015 and has been adding to it ever since. It mostly consists of sedans and SUVs, but there are plans to add trucks within the coming months.
Sexual Assault Community Advisory Board to advocate for survivors in Travis County
The Sexual Assault Community Advisory Board is composed of survivors who have dealt with the criminal justice system in Travis County, in addition to community advocates and experts.
The Sexual Assault Community Advisory Board is composed of survivors who have dealt with the criminal justice system in Travis County, in addition to community advocates and experts.
SXSW 2022: How to get around Austin
For those attending South by Southwest next week, there are a few options aside from driving.
For those attending South by Southwest next week, there are a few options aside from driving.
FOX 7 Discussion: Temporary blocks on gender-affirming care investigations
Former GOP Chairman James Dickey and LGBTQ+ policy consultant at Progress Texas Ash Hall join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for FOX 7 Discussion on transgender youth.
Former GOP Chairman James Dickey and LGBTQ+ policy consultant at Progress Texas Ash Hall join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for FOX 7 Discussion on transgender youth.
Beware of scams targeting SXSW attendees, says BBB
BBB is warning consumers about scams and fraud SXSW attendees should remain on the lookout for as the event gets underway this week.
BBB is warning consumers about scams and fraud SXSW attendees should remain on the lookout for as the event gets underway this week.
Jaden Greathouse hopes to help Westlake win state basketball title
The Westlake boys basketball team is back in the state tournament for the second straight year and shooting for its first state title.
The Westlake boys basketball team is back in the state tournament for the second straight year and shooting for its first state title.
Yelp awards Austin restaurant 1618 Asian Fusion $15K to benefit employees
Yelp says all three of the businesses chosen have excellent reviews and ratings on its platform and are routinely called out for having good employees.
Yelp says all three of the businesses chosen have excellent reviews and ratings on its platform and are routinely called out for having good employees.
Austin safe, inclusive city for transgender youth & families, officials proclaim
Austin and Travis County officials made a proclamation declaring Austin as a safe and inclusive city for transgender families and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Austin and Travis County officials made a proclamation declaring Austin as a safe and inclusive city for transgender families and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Local veteran plans to fast until war in Ukraine is over
A local 72-year-old Marine Corps Veteran has been fasting and plans to continue fasting until the war in Ukraine is declared over. So far, he has not eaten anything in six days and is only living off coffee and water.
A local 72-year-old Marine Corps Veteran has been fasting and plans to continue fasting until the war in Ukraine is declared over. So far, he has not eaten anything in six days and is only living off coffee and water.
Gas prices continue to rise in Texas, Austinites feeling the impact
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.17 on Tuesday. The state average was at $3.85 a gallon and Travis County’s average was at $3.83.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.17 on Tuesday. The state average was at $3.85 a gallon and Travis County’s average was at $3.83.
DEA partners with APD to investigate string of overdoses ahead of SXSW
In a joint press conference, law enforcement could not confirm how the drugs were ingested. Though the DEA told reporters “counterfeit pills” are a growing problem.
In a joint press conference, law enforcement could not confirm how the drugs were ingested. Though the DEA told reporters “counterfeit pills” are a growing problem.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck is coming to Austin
The Mana Mobile, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck, will be parked at 422 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas from March 11-13.
The Mana Mobile, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck, will be parked at 422 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas from March 11-13.
Rosedale School celebrates grand opening of new modernized campus
Rosedale serves students from ages 3-22 with severe special needs, including children who are medically fragile or need intensive behavioral support.
Rosedale serves students from ages 3-22 with severe special needs, including children who are medically fragile or need intensive behavioral support.
Live bat released during 'The Batman' screening in Austin theater
"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."
"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."
Austin officials identify drug involved in multiple overdoses
Austin officials believe the drugs were laced with either Xylazine or fentanyl or both.
Austin officials believe the drugs were laced with either Xylazine or fentanyl or both.