Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 COVID risk-based guidelines
The timing of this surge is concerning as people plan to gather for New Year’s Eve, and children look to return to school from winter break in the coming weeks.
The timing of this surge is concerning as people plan to gather for New Year’s Eve, and children look to return to school from winter break in the coming weeks.
Missing autistic 14-year-old Kentucky boy found safe in Texas
14-year-old Kerry Brooks was found in Austin and a suspect has been detained. He had been missing December 19 from Shivley, Kentucky.
14-year-old Kerry Brooks was found in Austin and a suspect has been detained. He had been missing December 19 from Shivley, Kentucky.
Nearly 30% of COVID-19 tests came back positive at Long Center site
The Nomi Health pop-up testing site at The Long Center has been crowded all week, and nearly 30% of those tested Monday were positive.
The Nomi Health pop-up testing site at The Long Center has been crowded all week, and nearly 30% of those tested Monday were positive.
Austin Police Department shares details on Safer 6th Street Initiative
Austin Police Chief Chacon laid out the Safer 6th Street Initiative, calling it a “holistic” approach to curbing violence in that area.
Austin Police Chief Chacon laid out the Safer 6th Street Initiative, calling it a “holistic” approach to curbing violence in that area.
ZACH Theatre cancels 'A Christmas Carol' performances through Jan. 2
ZACH Theatre has canceled all performances of "A Christmas Carol." Initially, the Austin theatre company was planning on resuming performances on December 29.
ZACH Theatre has canceled all performances of "A Christmas Carol." Initially, the Austin theatre company was planning on resuming performances on December 29.
City of Austin, local businesses prepare for New Years Eve events
Austin's official NYE fireworks show will go on but you'll have to watch from afar or online. There will be no vendors, entertainment, or food at Vic Mathias Shores.
Austin's official NYE fireworks show will go on but you'll have to watch from afar or online. There will be no vendors, entertainment, or food at Vic Mathias Shores.
Austin Public Health offering free COVID tests at two new locations
Austin Public Health has two free COVID-19 testing locations that do not require appointments.
Austin Public Health has two free COVID-19 testing locations that do not require appointments.
Free drive-up COVID-19 testing being offered at The Long Center
Originally scheduled to end on December 28, officials have extended the pop-up testing site until December 31.
Originally scheduled to end on December 28, officials have extended the pop-up testing site until December 31.
Business is booming for Texas fireworks store ahead of New Years
Many house fires can be traced back to fireworks during this time. If a fire or injury is caused by a firework, the person who shot it off becomes liable.
Many house fires can be traced back to fireworks during this time. If a fire or injury is caused by a firework, the person who shot it off becomes liable.
Texans waiting hours for COVID-19 tests as cases increase
The bumper-to-bumper traffic for COVID-19 tests caused by overwhelmed test sites is causing major problems for nearby businesses.
The bumper-to-bumper traffic for COVID-19 tests caused by overwhelmed test sites is causing major problems for nearby businesses.
Missing 70-year-old last seen in North Austin found safe
Police did not say where 70-year-old Leslie Lee Barefield was located but said he has been safely returned home.
Police did not say where 70-year-old Leslie Lee Barefield was located but said he has been safely returned home.
Man arrested for fatal shooting in Austin apartment complex stairwell
A 22-year-old was arrested for the shooting death of Mohammed Nasser in early November. Nassar was shot and killed in a North Austin apartment complex stairwell.
A 22-year-old was arrested for the shooting death of Mohammed Nasser in early November. Nassar was shot and killed in a North Austin apartment complex stairwell.
Arrest warrant issued for transient murder suspect in Austin
An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher Isaiah Martinez, who is wanted for murder and may be residing in Austin.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher Isaiah Martinez, who is wanted for murder and may be residing in Austin.
Texas runs out of monoclonal antibody treatment until January
Due to the national shortage from the federal government of the monoclonal antibody, regional infusion centers across Texas have exhausted supply until January.
Due to the national shortage from the federal government of the monoclonal antibody, regional infusion centers across Texas have exhausted supply until January.
Northeast Austin hotel partially evacuated due to SWAT situation
Police say two suspects are now in custody. The suspects were involved in several robberies across the city.
Police say two suspects are now in custody. The suspects were involved in several robberies across the city.
Austin Public Library announces opposing stance on book censorship
The Austin Public Library announces its commitment to challenging all book censorship and ban efforts.
The Austin Public Library announces its commitment to challenging all book censorship and ban efforts.
Shooting in downtown Austin leaves 2 people injured
Officers heard gunshots in the area at around 3:50 am in front of Swing Hookah Lounge. They found two people shot, but they are expected to survive.
Officers heard gunshots in the area at around 3:50 am in front of Swing Hookah Lounge. They found two people shot, but they are expected to survive.
Hundreds of flights get canceled in third day of mass cancellations
FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl talks with travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about their post-Christmas travel.
FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl talks with travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about their post-Christmas travel.
Man wanted for North Austin murder arrested in Pittsburgh
22-year-old Joseph Tedder was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Mohammed Nassar.
22-year-old Joseph Tedder was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Mohammed Nassar.
Despite shattered windows, North Austin church holds Sunday service
Almost every stained-glass window at Our Savior Lutheran Church is boarded up or damaged, but that did not keep churchgoers from Sunday service.
Almost every stained-glass window at Our Savior Lutheran Church is boarded up or damaged, but that did not keep churchgoers from Sunday service.