Austin Mayor Steve Adler appointed to new cybersecurity advisory committee
“One of the scariest, silent challenges Austin faces is ensuring cyber security for our infrastructure and operations," Adler said. "It is an honor to be appointed by the Biden Administration to serve on the first CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.”
“One of the scariest, silent challenges Austin faces is ensuring cyber security for our infrastructure and operations," Adler said. "It is an honor to be appointed by the Biden Administration to serve on the first CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.”
Austin bars, restaurants where you can celebrate the holidays
Here's a look at some of the traditional events, pop-ups, and more where you can go to have some festive fun.
Here's a look at some of the traditional events, pop-ups, and more where you can go to have some festive fun.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation commits $38 million to fight homelessness in Austin
The majority of the commitment will be allocated to Multiplying Goodness, a capital campaign for Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Community First! Village development.
The majority of the commitment will be allocated to Multiplying Goodness, a capital campaign for Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Community First! Village development.
Reports of armed subject prompt lockdown at Akins High School
Three students have been taken into custody. Police reportedly found two magazines on the students, along with ammunition. No weapons were found.
Three students have been taken into custody. Police reportedly found two magazines on the students, along with ammunition. No weapons were found.
Analysis: Betting a Texas election on a weather forecast
Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February.
Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February.
Texas regulators pass rule to prevent natural gas producers from having power cut during future winter storms
The agency that regulates oil and gas in Texas is making it harder for companies to get around winterizing requirements. In spite of that and a lot of political promises, experts say the state is still not prepared for another major winter freeze.
The agency that regulates oil and gas in Texas is making it harder for companies to get around winterizing requirements. In spite of that and a lot of political promises, experts say the state is still not prepared for another major winter freeze.
Month-long wait times to register cars in Texas becoming norm
Law enforcement in Texas has resumed ticketing for expired registration and title violations but it can take you months to get an appointment with the tax office.
Law enforcement in Texas has resumed ticketing for expired registration and title violations but it can take you months to get an appointment with the tax office.
Some locals moving out of Austin as city becomes more unaffordable
Affordability and available housing supply have become major issues in Austin as the city continues to see booming growth.
Affordability and available housing supply have become major issues in Austin as the city continues to see booming growth.
Austin group pushes to decriminalize marijuana, ban no-knock warrants
The “Austin Freedom Act of 2021” would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession and ban no-knock police warrants.
The “Austin Freedom Act of 2021” would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession and ban no-knock police warrants.
Several Austin food trucks burglarized, no suspects in custody
Business owners believe these break-ins are connected to a more widespread problem affecting East Austin eateries.
Business owners believe these break-ins are connected to a more widespread problem affecting East Austin eateries.
One killed in single-vehicle collision with tree in North Austin
Drivers are being told to expect extended road closures in the area, according to ATCEMS. Drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible.
Drivers are being told to expect extended road closures in the area, according to ATCEMS. Drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible.
FOX 7 Discussion: Capitol rioter running for office in Texas
A Texas man federally charged with assaulting Capitol Police officers during the January 6th insurrection is running for office as a Republican.
A Texas man federally charged with assaulting Capitol Police officers during the January 6th insurrection is running for office as a Republican.
Austin Public Health stays with Stage 3, concerned about Omicron variant
A lack of confidence, in a way, is being used to justify keeping the Austin area at Stage 3. That recommendation was made despite trigger points, involving COVID cases and hospitalizations, being at the Stage 2 level.
A lack of confidence, in a way, is being used to justify keeping the Austin area at Stage 3. That recommendation was made despite trigger points, involving COVID cases and hospitalizations, being at the Stage 2 level.
Man accused of firing gun near University of Texas campus arrested
Falon Deleon faces a charge of discharge of a firearm within a municipality after APD received calls about shots being fired near Dean Keeton and Red River.
Falon Deleon faces a charge of discharge of a firearm within a municipality after APD received calls about shots being fired near Dean Keeton and Red River.
GIVING TUESDAY: Nonprofits, organizations to support and give back
Today is a global day of giving that takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It's a movement that aims to bring people together around service and giving and was started in 2012.
Today is a global day of giving that takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It's a movement that aims to bring people together around service and giving and was started in 2012.
Menorah lit over MoPac in same location anti-Semitic banners were placed
A menorah lighting for the second night of Hanukkah was held on the overpass at Far West and MoPac. At least two times in October, banners with antisemitic messages were seen hanging from the same overpass.
A menorah lighting for the second night of Hanukkah was held on the overpass at Far West and MoPac. At least two times in October, banners with antisemitic messages were seen hanging from the same overpass.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Republican says COVID variant is Democratic hoax
Rep. Ronny Jackson , R-Texas, claimed the new variant is a hoax that Democrats will use to impose new COVID-19 mail-in ballot rules. Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Ed Espinosa from Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to talk about this claim in more detail.
Rep. Ronny Jackson , R-Texas, claimed the new variant is a hoax that Democrats will use to impose new COVID-19 mail-in ballot rules. Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Ed Espinosa from Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to talk about this claim in more detail.
Austin police identify victim killed during argument at family gathering
Detectives have determined that some type of disturbance had occurred following a family gathering. Anyone with information or video of the incident should call police.
Detectives have determined that some type of disturbance had occurred following a family gathering. Anyone with information or video of the incident should call police.
Police identify driver shot, killed on service road for I-35
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to contact them. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to contact them. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Police identify victim killed in Austin Walmart parking lot
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.