Oak Hill highway project moves forward despite legal challenges
Many drivers say the Oak Hill Parkway is much-needed to accommodate traffic, while others are upset about the number of trees that have been taken down to make way for it.
Many drivers say the Oak Hill Parkway is much-needed to accommodate traffic, while others are upset about the number of trees that have been taken down to make way for it.
City of Austin begins to rebury remains found in Oakwood Cemetery
Starting this week, construction began as a team of archaeologists are working to find an area to re-bury those 36 individuals.
Starting this week, construction began as a team of archaeologists are working to find an area to re-bury those 36 individuals.
SafeHorns asks City of Austin for more lighting around West Campus
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
SafeHorns is reporting that since 2019, the area surrounding UT has seen a 38% increase in aggravated assaults, an 87% increase in burglaries, and a 124% increase in auto thefts.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on South Congress Avenue
The collision happened on South Congress Avenue, near Little Texas Lane, at around 8 p.m. on November 16.
The collision happened on South Congress Avenue, near Little Texas Lane, at around 8 p.m. on November 16.
City of Austin shelters 15 people, begins phase two of HEAL Initiative
The city's homeless strategy officer said they were able to get 143 people into bridge shelters in phase one. They are hoping to get at least 200 housed in phase two.
The city's homeless strategy officer said they were able to get 143 people into bridge shelters in phase one. They are hoping to get at least 200 housed in phase two.
Texas sues Biden administration over vaccination mandates
The state has also challenged the federal government’s vaccination mandates for big businesses and federal contractors.
The state has also challenged the federal government’s vaccination mandates for big businesses and federal contractors.
APD identifies suspect involved in stabbing at Mala Vida nightclub
While in the alley, the physical disturbance continued. At some point during the fight, a knife was produced and the two victims were stabbed.
While in the alley, the physical disturbance continued. At some point during the fight, a knife was produced and the two victims were stabbed.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month safety tips from Texas Gas Service
November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month and Texas Gas Service is offering tips to make sure you and your family stay safe.
November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month and Texas Gas Service is offering tips to make sure you and your family stay safe.
Austin resident claims $1 million Mega Millions lottery prize
The ticket was for the drawing on November 5. It was bought at Lamar Grocery on 2238 South Lamar Boulevard.
The ticket was for the drawing on November 5. It was bought at Lamar Grocery on 2238 South Lamar Boulevard.
Driver dies after losing control of vehicle and hitting a tree
Police say a red Mini Cooper was traveling when the driver lost control and hit a tree in East Austin. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say a red Mini Cooper was traveling when the driver lost control and hit a tree in East Austin. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigating after man injured in downtown Austin shooting
The shooting happened on East 6th near Trinity outside The Lodge at around 1:30 a.m.
The shooting happened on East 6th near Trinity outside The Lodge at around 1:30 a.m.
Motorcycle driver dies following crash in West Austin
The crash happened in the afternoon on November 15 on Debba Drive, a few blocks east of 620.
The crash happened in the afternoon on November 15 on Debba Drive, a few blocks east of 620.
Travis County DA outlines strategy to address rising gun violence
The DA's office says it has a four-part plan to address and prevent future gun violence.
The DA's office says it has a four-part plan to address and prevent future gun violence.
FBI charges suspect in Congregation Beth Israel fire
18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest now faces an arson charge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas under code 18 U.S.C. § 844(i).
18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest now faces an arson charge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas under code 18 U.S.C. § 844(i).
City of Austin testing new tech to reduce pedestrian deaths
The Austin Transportation Department says so far this year, there have been 89 fatal car crashes, with 25 of those killed being pedestrians. Now, the city is testing new technology that aims to reduce those numbers.
The Austin Transportation Department says so far this year, there have been 89 fatal car crashes, with 25 of those killed being pedestrians. Now, the city is testing new technology that aims to reduce those numbers.
FOX 7 Discussion: Volunteers needed for MOWCTX
Adam Hauser, president and CEO of MOWCTX, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about his organization's need for more volunteers.
Adam Hauser, president and CEO of MOWCTX, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about his organization's need for more volunteers.
City of Austin's RENT program allocates all remaining rental assistance
The application portal for the City of Austin's RENT program has been deactivated until additional funding is available, says the city.
The application portal for the City of Austin's RENT program has been deactivated until additional funding is available, says the city.
ATX TV Festival to return in-person in 2022
Details on how to attend, badges, passes and pricing, as well as initial programming confirmations, will be announced in January 2022.
Details on how to attend, badges, passes and pricing, as well as initial programming confirmations, will be announced in January 2022.
82 homicides for Austin this year, the most since 1984
In a public safety meeting earlier this month, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said overall violent crime is down 5% percent for the year.
In a public safety meeting earlier this month, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said overall violent crime is down 5% percent for the year.
Student voluntarily identifies themselves as UT dorm intruder
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department says a student has voluntarily identified themselves as the intruder who entered a student's room and touched them.