Common myths about tax refunds, IRS shares helpful information

A number of these myths circulate on social media every tax season. The IRS wants to dispel some common myths about getting refund details or speeding up tax refunds.

WTA women's pro tennis coming to Austin with ATX Open tournament

Some of the world's top women's professional tennis players will be in Austin in February 2023 for an inaugural Women's Tennis Association event.

Austin man arrested for killing child, running him over with his car

While the driver was assaulting one of the juveniles, the SUV began to roll forward. 13-year-old Brett Cardenas later died from his injuries.

Texas prepares state resources ahead of severe storms, wildfire danger

The Texas State Emergency Operations Center is at Level II: Escalated Response as Texans face wildfire weather conditions in the western half of the state and severe storm threats in the eastern half.

I-35 crash in Austin involving 3 vehicles leaves 2 people injured

Austin-Travis County EMS says four people in total were involved in the crash. One person has serious injuries while the other person's injuries are not life-threatening.

South Austin food truck crash survivor talks about experience

"It was just unreal. It's very scary to see that. I've never, yeah, never seen that. First thing I thought is, you know, let me call my wife," said Moncada.

Daniel Sahad, lead singer of Austin band Nané, dies

Nané posted about on social media saying, "It is with unbelievable pain that we have to share our beautiful leader, Daniel Sahad passed away."

Severe storms possible, hail and damaging winds are main concerns

A broken line of storms is forecasted to hit the area between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stay weather aware and track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the FOX 7 WAPP.

Austin ISD budget to cut hundreds of jobs, increase teacher and staff pay

The board of trustees will review the budget at Thursday's meeting. The new balanced budget, which is being done for the first time in a decade, could be approved by June.

Austin High School student in custody after stabbing incident, 2 hurt

Austin High School officials said two students were injured by a classmate with a pocket knife. Both students were helped and their families were notified.

CapMetro Project Connect prices almost double for main projects

It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.

Austin nonprofits get new refrigerated box truck to help feed families

No Kid Hungry Texas and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area unveiled a new refrigerated box truck that's set to help provide nutritious meals to hundreds of families in need.

Fans reflect on Moto GP at COTA experience on final day

Fans attending the Moto GP at Circuit of the Americas took time to reflect on what they enjoyed about the experience.

Storm system to bring two-day severe weather threat to Central Texas

The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a VERY LOW risk for severe weather for the whole Austin area except Fayette County on Monday.

13-year-old runs CAP10K just one year after kidney failure

A 13-year-old crossed the finish line at the CAP10K on Sunday, just one year after being hospitalized for kidney failure.

Austin Pets Alive! waiving adoption fees for canine parvovirus survivors

APA's Town Lake Adoption Center is home to the Puppy Parvo ICU, which helps APA save around 500 lives each year from all over Texas.