Austin auto dealer, 3 others arrested with kidnapping conspiracy

An Austin auto dealer and three other men have been charged in connection with a kidnapping conspiracy in 2020 that resulted in a double murder in Tennessee.

Body found floating in a pond in North Austin, ATCEMS says

According to ATCEMS, the body was discovered just after noon off the I-35 frontage road. The medical examiner will determine if the death was suspicious.

Amigos en Azul hosts 'Shop with a Cop' event for disadvantaged students

During the holidays, Amigos en Azul provides disadvantaged students from area elementary schools the opportunity to shop for themselves or their family members.

Kentucky tornado: Texas Task Force on their way to help residents

The death toll was expected to rise Saturday, with the governor in Kentucky fearing dozens could be dead after the storm struck a candle factory.

APD's Operation Blue Santa working to provide gifts to around 15K children

This year, the operation is working to ensure approximately 15,000 children will receive gifts this holiday season, as well as food cards for around 5,000 families.

Teen indicted for tampering with evidence in 6th Street mass shooting

A Travis County grand jury has returned a third-degree felony tampering with evidence indictment against Jeremiah Tabb, says DA José Garza.

APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Dec. 10-13

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

Two killed in fatal collision on I-35 service road

At least two people were killed in this incident and the driver of the vehicle was pinned and needed to be extracted by first responders.

APH stresses importance of getting COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Austin Public Health is holding a news conference to discuss importance of boosters ahead of the holidays and answer questions about the omicron variant.

School day ends without incident at Lake Travis ISD despite threat

Superintendent Paul Norton sent a letter reporting the school day ended without incident after administration was made aware of a message threatening a school shooting Thursday.

FOX 7 Discussion: Musicians struggling with rising housing prices

The City of Austin recently determined that there is a need to build at least 135,000 additional housing units over the next decade. Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper Madison joins Mike Warren to explain.

Austin Energy's communication system to receive much-needed updates

Austin City Council voted "yes" on an item that will provide much-needed updates to Austin Energy's communication system following February's deadly winter storm.

Austin Animal Center's new "Cattyshack" will help free-roaming cats

TNR stands for trap, neuter, release. The unit will be instrumental in helping Austin’s free-roaming cat population lead healthier, happier lives.

ABIA one of four North American airports to achieve carbon neutrality

Austin-Bergstrom has earned a Level 3+ Accreditation by Airports Council International – North America’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Program.

Austin replacing over 2,000 water service lines to improve reliability

Water service lines are smaller pipelines that run from the water main, typically located in the street, to customers’ meters connecting to their private plumbing lines.

Austin City Council to purchase hotel for new family violence shelter

SAFE’s current family violence shelter has only 30 rooms and operates with a constant waitlist. On average, about 37 people are on that waitlist on any given day.