Face masks still required on CapMetro vehicles

TSA has extended the nationwide mask mandate for public transit until April 18. The requirement had been set to expire on March 18.

Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.

Willie Nelson's sister Bobbie dead at 91

Bobbie was the first member of Willie's band as his pianist and singer.

Blockchain Creative Labs takes over 5th & Trinity for SXSW

Blockchain Creative Labs @ SXSW will be at 5th & Trinity March 11 through the 13. The event is open to the public who RSVP from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dine with Ukraine: Austin restaurants donate to World Central Kitchen

On March 12, close to 40 local Asian eateries will donate a percentage of sales to a nonprofit helping Ukrainians that are fleeing and staying behind.

Harm reduction services can reduce overdoses, advocates say

The Texas Harm Reduction Office held a rally and marched to Ted Cruz’s office in Austin to ask for him to support harm reduction services, rather than ending them.

Heidi Broussard murder: Magen Fieramusca appears in court

Magen Fieramusca was indicted in January 2020 on charges of capital murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of Heidi Broussard in 2019.

Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Mar. 11-14 around Travis County

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SXSW 2022: How to get around Austin

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.

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.

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.