Is Austin doing enough to address homelessness issue?
Despite a camping-ban law and camping ordinance, encampments keep popping up across the city. Is this something the city or the state needs to further address? Jamarr Brown and James Dickey join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss this crisis.
Despite a camping-ban law and camping ordinance, encampments keep popping up across the city. Is this something the city or the state needs to further address? Jamarr Brown and James Dickey join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss this crisis.
Latitude Margaritaville communities coming to Texas
Inspired by the lyrics of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, Latitude Margaritaville communities will open in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
Inspired by the lyrics of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, Latitude Margaritaville communities will open in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
Abbott eases state inspections at second commercial bridge, trade remains snarled across border
The agreement will help ease commercial traffic at one of the international ports of entry where international trade has been snarled since Abbott ordered Texas state troopers to do additional inspections on cargo.
The agreement will help ease commercial traffic at one of the international ports of entry where international trade has been snarled since Abbott ordered Texas state troopers to do additional inspections on cargo.
City of Austin offering free online classes for Small Business Week
For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.
For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.
100+ mile of trails connecting Austin to San Antonio to finish by 2036
Great Springs Project is a 100+ mile trail network connecting Austin to San Antonio. The project is finally reaching fruition and is set to be completed by 2036.
Great Springs Project is a 100+ mile trail network connecting Austin to San Antonio. The project is finally reaching fruition and is set to be completed by 2036.
FC Austin Elite using losses as fuel for team chemistry, improvement
Austin's only pro-am women's soccer team hosted one of Mexico's top-ranked clubs, the UANL Tigres Femenil, in Round Rock. Despite losing, FC Austin Elite is thankful the team had the opportunity to play with such highly competitive players.
Austin's only pro-am women's soccer team hosted one of Mexico's top-ranked clubs, the UANL Tigres Femenil, in Round Rock. Despite losing, FC Austin Elite is thankful the team had the opportunity to play with such highly competitive players.
Drought conditions appear to be getting worse in Central Texas
For the first time in years, we have an exceptional drought showing up across parts of Central Texas in Lampasas, Gillespie, and Blanco County.
For the first time in years, we have an exceptional drought showing up across parts of Central Texas in Lampasas, Gillespie, and Blanco County.
East Austin house fire leaves 2 people displaced
The Austin Fire Department says the house in East Austin is a total loss. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The Red Cross is helping the family.
The Austin Fire Department says the house in East Austin is a total loss. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The Red Cross is helping the family.
Austin Animal Center, Forklift Danceworks team up for performances
The stories of Austin Animal Center workers, dog lovers, and their dogs will be showcased through dance at the event.
The stories of Austin Animal Center workers, dog lovers, and their dogs will be showcased through dance at the event.
Dry, breezy weather with fire conditions lower in Texas
Good Day Austin meteorologist Zack Shields says enjoy today because the clouds, humidity, and the 90s will return for Easter Weekend, along with a slight chance of storms.
Good Day Austin meteorologist Zack Shields says enjoy today because the clouds, humidity, and the 90s will return for Easter Weekend, along with a slight chance of storms.
Houston company plans to redevelop West 4th Street, including longtime LGBT bars
Houston-based Hanover Company plans to redevelop 201 to 213 West 4th Street, building a 40-story high-rise with 400 apartments and ground-floor retail.
Houston-based Hanover Company plans to redevelop 201 to 213 West 4th Street, building a 40-story high-rise with 400 apartments and ground-floor retail.
City, AHFC announce available funds for developers to create more affordable housing
As rent prices continue to surge in Austin, the city and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation have announced available funds for developers to create more affordable housing.
As rent prices continue to surge in Austin, the city and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation have announced available funds for developers to create more affordable housing.
Austin Transit Partnership to recruit new, separate executive director
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
What is a dryline and why is its location important in severe weather forecasting?
According to the National Weather Service, a dryline is a boundary separating a humid air mass from a much drier, less humid air mass – similar to how a cold front separates a warm air mass from a cold air mass.
According to the National Weather Service, a dryline is a boundary separating a humid air mass from a much drier, less humid air mass – similar to how a cold front separates a warm air mass from a cold air mass.
Critical fire conditions return as severe storms move out of Central Texas
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Central Texas. People living and working in the Austin area should monitor local conditions and try to refrain from activities that could cause a spark.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Central Texas. People living and working in the Austin area should monitor local conditions and try to refrain from activities that could cause a spark.
Daylight reveals scope of damage left behind in wake of severe weather
One of the hardest-hit communities appeared to be Bell County, which is between Austin and Waco. In addition to the reported tornadoes, residents also saw hail larger than grapefruits fall during the severe storms.
One of the hardest-hit communities appeared to be Bell County, which is between Austin and Waco. In addition to the reported tornadoes, residents also saw hail larger than grapefruits fall during the severe storms.
The Scout Guide Austin celebrates local businesses, entrepreneurs
The Scout Guide Austin is a city guide for locals that is created by locals. It's dedicated to sharing stories and the passions of people and helps connect readers to area businesses.
The Scout Guide Austin is a city guide for locals that is created by locals. It's dedicated to sharing stories and the passions of people and helps connect readers to area businesses.
Elon Musk allegedly broke law while buying Twitter stock, claims lawsuit
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Austin EMS Association upset with city's 14-cent pay raise
The Austin EMS Association says they were shocked by the offer, especially on the heels of what’s been an incredibly challenging couple of years for medics.
The Austin EMS Association says they were shocked by the offer, especially on the heels of what’s been an incredibly challenging couple of years for medics.
Live updates: Severe weather threats in Central Texas for April 12
Central Texas could see some severe storms tonight. The primary threats will be large to possibly very large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Central Texas could see some severe storms tonight. The primary threats will be large to possibly very large hail and damaging wind gusts.