President Biden: Omicron is cause for concern, but not panic
"Sooner or later, we're going to see cases here in the U.S.," Biden said. "We'll have to face this new threat just like we have faced those that have come before it."
"Sooner or later, we're going to see cases here in the U.S.," Biden said. "We'll have to face this new threat just like we have faced those that have come before it."
GIFT OF COMFORT: Help someone in need pay City of Austin utility bill
The effort is part of a new program that allows anyone to give a practical and thoughtful gift during these challenging times.
The effort is part of a new program that allows anyone to give a practical and thoughtful gift during these challenging times.
APD's Operation Blue Santa toy drop-off held at Zilker Park
Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.
Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.
SE Austin shooting death marks Austin's 85th homicide of the year
The Austin Police Department says it received a call at around 6:30 a.m. on November 28. When officers arrived they found a man with gunshot wounds on the ground.
The Austin Police Department says it received a call at around 6:30 a.m. on November 28. When officers arrived they found a man with gunshot wounds on the ground.
Small Business Saturday extra important to Austin businesses due to COVID-19
Austin businesses are asking residents to shop small and local this holiday season, especially after the last two years in a pandemic.
Austin businesses are asking residents to shop small and local this holiday season, especially after the last two years in a pandemic.
Group paints nearly 100-foot mural to bring awareness to domestic violence
The Ascension Leadership Academy is trying to raise $111,000 by December 2nd to support the Texas Advocacy Project.
The Ascension Leadership Academy is trying to raise $111,000 by December 2nd to support the Texas Advocacy Project.
Adoption fees waived this weekend at Austin Pets Alive!
Adoption fees are waived Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 at APA!'s Town Lake and Tarrytown locations from noon to 6 p.m. Surgery deposits will still apply.
Adoption fees are waived Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 at APA!'s Town Lake and Tarrytown locations from noon to 6 p.m. Surgery deposits will still apply.
"Signing Santa" returns to Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6
Santa Claus knows all languages, including American Sign Language, and he will be arriving at Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6, ready to check the wish lists of Austin-area children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Santa Claus knows all languages, including American Sign Language, and he will be arriving at Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6, ready to check the wish lists of Austin-area children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Texas Longhorns fans react to disappointing season
FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan reports from Bevo Boulevard where she spoke with Longhorns fans about the season and Friday's game.
FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan reports from Bevo Boulevard where she spoke with Longhorns fans about the season and Friday's game.
Mother mourns loss of 18-year-old son killed in hit-and-run crash
The family plans on holding a memorial service for Bo in Fort Worth. In the meantime Anna Ramos is hoping to send a message to all on the roads, and to honor her son's legacy.
The family plans on holding a memorial service for Bo in Fort Worth. In the meantime Anna Ramos is hoping to send a message to all on the roads, and to honor her son's legacy.
Austin Trail of Lights in USA Today 2021 Readers' Choice contest
For the fourth year in a row, Austin Trail of Lights has been included in a list of Best Public Holiday Lights and you can help it win.
For the fourth year in a row, Austin Trail of Lights has been included in a list of Best Public Holiday Lights and you can help it win.
Formerly homeless woman moves into new apartment ahead of Thanksgiving
Lyndoria Body, who has been living in shelters and in her car off and on for a year, now has a home thanks to Foundation Communities.
Lyndoria Body, who has been living in shelters and in her car off and on for a year, now has a home thanks to Foundation Communities.
Friends Bar hosts ‘Friendsgiving’ for homeless community
Staff at Friends Bar hosted a ‘Friendsgiving,' handing out warm meals and free clothes to the homeless community.
Staff at Friends Bar hosted a ‘Friendsgiving,' handing out warm meals and free clothes to the homeless community.
Man arrested in Mexico for 2012 Wickersham Lane murder
Hector Hugo Ramirez-Lopez was extradited this week back to the United States and is currently being held at the Travis County Jail.
Hector Hugo Ramirez-Lopez was extradited this week back to the United States and is currently being held at the Travis County Jail.
Meals on Wheels serves Thanksgiving, but needs more help
150 volunteers, along with staff, got up early and throughout the morning, cooked, packed, loaded, and delivered 350 Thanksgiving meals.
150 volunteers, along with staff, got up early and throughout the morning, cooked, packed, loaded, and delivered 350 Thanksgiving meals.
14K runners help raise money for charity during annual Turkey Trot
The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot has raised approximately $4.4 million for the charity in its 31 years of existence.
The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot has raised approximately $4.4 million for the charity in its 31 years of existence.
Police investigating suspicious death at Northeast Austin Walmart
Just after 10:30 p.m. on November 24, officers arrived at the Walmart on Norwood Park Boulevard and found a man in the parking lot who had been shot several times.
Just after 10:30 p.m. on November 24, officers arrived at the Walmart on Norwood Park Boulevard and found a man in the parking lot who had been shot several times.
Austinites grab last-minute Thanksgiving items
FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl visited a grocery store to check out the lines and talk to shoppers about their Thanksgiving plans and favorite dishes.
FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl visited a grocery store to check out the lines and talk to shoppers about their Thanksgiving plans and favorite dishes.
Central Texas Food Bank expects to serve close to 400K this November
Since 2019, the Central Texas Food Bank has seen a 26% spike in the need for their services, with one in seven now experiencing hunger every day.
Since 2019, the Central Texas Food Bank has seen a 26% spike in the need for their services, with one in seven now experiencing hunger every day.
Operation Turkey in need of volunteers Thanksgiving day
The nonprofit Operation Turkey worked all day Wednesday to cook food, but for Thanksgiving they need some help to pass it all out.
The nonprofit Operation Turkey worked all day Wednesday to cook food, but for Thanksgiving they need some help to pass it all out.