Winter fire safety tips from the Austin Fire Department
The Austin Fire Department wants to help prevent fires this winter by sharing their tips on how to stay warm in the safest way possible.
The Austin Fire Department wants to help prevent fires this winter by sharing their tips on how to stay warm in the safest way possible.
Austin ISD increases substitute teacher pay, staff out due to COVID
Austin ISD has increased the pay rate up to $225 per day for substitute teachers in hopes it will help them fill roles that have been left empty due to COVID.
Austin ISD has increased the pay rate up to $225 per day for substitute teachers in hopes it will help them fill roles that have been left empty due to COVID.
New Texas law in effect Jan. 18 lays out rules for tethering dogs outside
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
270 medical experts write open letter to Spotify calling out Joe Rogan’s ‘harmful’ COVID-19 misinformation
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
Texas launches statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker for voters
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Jan. 14-17 around Travis County
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Strong winds expected as cold front, potent upper low hit Central Texas
A wind advisory has been issued for Central Texas from midnight to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 15.
A wind advisory has been issued for Central Texas from midnight to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 15.
Suspicious package on University of Texas campus deemed not dangerous
UTPD says the package was discovered at the exterior northwest corner of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and had asked people to avoid the area out of an abundance of caution.
UTPD says the package was discovered at the exterior northwest corner of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and had asked people to avoid the area out of an abundance of caution.
Iconic Austin 'You're My Butter Half' mural restored after defacing
The mural is located in East Austin and was recently altered to say a different NSFW phrase.
The mural is located in East Austin and was recently altered to say a different NSFW phrase.
Local organization hopes graduates will help fill Tesla, Samsung jobs
Skillpoint Alliance is a local nonprofit aiming to help fill the need of skilled and specialized workers within Austin's manufacturing industry.
Skillpoint Alliance is a local nonprofit aiming to help fill the need of skilled and specialized workers within Austin's manufacturing industry.
Man wanted after ramming car into Nyle Maxwell garage, flashing weapon
Austin Police Department is looking for the man who rammed his vehicle into the Nyle Maxwell Supercenter's garage doors and flashed his AK-47 pistol.
Austin Police Department is looking for the man who rammed his vehicle into the Nyle Maxwell Supercenter's garage doors and flashed his AK-47 pistol.
Austin ISD shares COVID guidelines for visual, performing arts events
Austin ISD says its guidelines are for the health and safety of all student performers, staff, and audiences at events.
Austin ISD says its guidelines are for the health and safety of all student performers, staff, and audiences at events.
ACC expanding program offering up to $5K for tuition, fees
The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.
The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.
SXSW seeking volunteers for 2022 in-person conference, festivals
All volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before attending pre-event volunteer gatherings and before the first volunteer shift.
All volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before attending pre-event volunteer gatherings and before the first volunteer shift.
Clint Harp with Harp Design Co. at Austin Home + Garden Show
FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum gets details about the event and gets a look at the workshop of one of the best carpenters in Central Texas.
FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum gets details about the event and gets a look at the workshop of one of the best carpenters in Central Texas.
Deep Eddy Pool reopens following well pump repairs
Deep Eddy Pool reopened on Thursday, Jan. 13 after mechanical repairs to the well pump were completed.
Deep Eddy Pool reopened on Thursday, Jan. 13 after mechanical repairs to the well pump were completed.
City of Austin offices, facilities to close for MLK Day holiday
Some city of Austin services and facilities will not be affected by the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Some city of Austin services and facilities will not be affected by the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
$1K fine possible for Austin businesses that don't comply with COVID orders
The orders require businesses to post specific signage regarding masks, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination or face a possible fine of up to $1,000.
The orders require businesses to post specific signage regarding masks, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination or face a possible fine of up to $1,000.
U.S. Women's National Team holding January training camp in Austin
The team's 26-player roster will be training from January 19-28.
The team's 26-player roster will be training from January 19-28.