SXSW festival to kick off this week starting March 11

SXSW returns to Austin on March 11. The event was canceled in 2020 and went virtual in 2021 due to COVID-19.

APD finds missing endangered adult

The Austin Police Department has located missing endangered adult, 57-year-old Dhana Sparks. Police said on Tuesday, March 8 she was found and is safe.

Oil, gas industry reacts to support from Elon Musk

Local Austines are expressing their concerns with the rise in gas prices. Even Tesla owner Elon Musk said there is a need to increase gas and oil output immediately.

Man shot, killed near E Riverside Drive in Southeast Austin

A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon near the 4400 block of E Riverside Drive. This marks the 16th homicide, so far, this year in Austin.

SXSW 2022: Guide to shows, installations, activations, and pop-ups

A look at some of the fun and unique activations, shows, and installations that will be going this year at South by Southwest.

Austin police investigating officer-involved shooting in NE Austin

APD is launching two investigations into an officer-involved shooting that occurred near a Motel 6 in Northeast Austin on Sunday.

SXSW 2022: Film, Music, Comedy festivals guide

With SXSW just days away, FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide on the Film, Music and Comedy festivals.

Austinites continue protesting Russian invasion of Ukraine at Texas Capitol

Protestors continued rallying in support of Ukraine at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, marking Austin's ninth protest since the Russian invasion began.

Skeletal remains found along hiking trail in SW Austin: APD

APD received a call about a human skull found along Barton Creek Trail's Violet Crown Trailhead along the US 290 service road east of MoPac.

SXSW 2022: Dates, tickets, events, COVID-19 policy guide

FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know about SXSW 2022, including important dates, ticket information, event locations and COVID-19 policies.

Austin Fire responds to brush fire near Travis County Expo Center

No injuries were reported following a brush fire that occurred during a fireworks display at a Rodeo Austin event Friday night.

2 dead, 12 others taken to hospital due to suspected fentanyl overdoses Downtown

Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to seven separate drug overdose incidents in the 6th Street entertainment district. Twelve people were taken to the hospital, and two died on scene.

6-year-old girl killed following crash involving CapMetro bus

A 6-year-old girl died from her injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a Capital Metro Bus on Sunday, Feb. 27.

Dell Children's Comprehensive Care Clinic to move to Rosedale School

The Children’s Comprehensive Care clinic is a primary care clinic dedicated to the care of children with complex medical issues.

More than $100K allocated for upgrades to Dick Nichols Park

The upgrades represent the single largest investment on parkland by an Austin City Council member to date, says CM Paige Ellis's office.

City looking for community input to strengthen civil rights in Austin

The city says its Office of Civil Rights will be hosting a series of virtual community conversations to hear community input on a range of topics.

APD: 2 dead following multiple overdoses on 6th Street

Austin police believe the drug fentanyl may be involved in a few of the recent incidents in the 6th St. Entertainment District.