This Week in Texas Politics: The fight over books, the border and dog chains
Fox 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week and how another big fight is looming for next week.
Fox 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week and how another big fight is looming for next week.
Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon officially sworn into office
Chacon was confirmed by Austin City Council to be the next APD Chief in September and has a career with the department spanning more than 20 years.
Chacon was confirmed by Austin City Council to be the next APD Chief in September and has a career with the department spanning more than 20 years.
More than 70 NICU babies celebrate their first Halloween in Texas
The little patients wore a variety of cute costumes for the party. One set of twins dressed as Mario and Luigi, another baby was a UT cheerleader!
The little patients wore a variety of cute costumes for the party. One set of twins dressed as Mario and Luigi, another baby was a UT cheerleader!
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Abortion law makes it harder for Texans who have difficult pregnancies
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.
APD arrests 2 for stealing credit cards from hospital staff, assault
Lus Dary DeSouza, 49, and Meeka Poteek Baker, 56, have multiple fraud-related felony warrants out of several states, according to police.
Lus Dary DeSouza, 49, and Meeka Poteek Baker, 56, have multiple fraud-related felony warrants out of several states, according to police.
Texas DPS offers safety tips for a 'Spooktacular Halloween'
Texas DPS is urging ghosts and goblins of all ages to keep safety in mind while having a ghoulishly good time this Halloween.
Texas DPS is urging ghosts and goblins of all ages to keep safety in mind while having a ghoulishly good time this Halloween.
Halloween safety tips for celebrating at home or if you're going out
Many people are getting ready to have some fun for Halloween and it's important to keep a few things in mind.
Many people are getting ready to have some fun for Halloween and it's important to keep a few things in mind.
APD: Man killed by SWAT officer during situation in SW Austin
An hours-long SWAT situation took several turns and ended with an Austin Police Department officer shooting and killing the suspect.
An hours-long SWAT situation took several turns and ended with an Austin Police Department officer shooting and killing the suspect.
FOX 7 Care Force: Austin Veteran Arts Festival
Herlinda Zamora with the City of Austin joins Mike Warren to talk about the 3rd annual Austin Veterans Arts festival.
Herlinda Zamora with the City of Austin joins Mike Warren to talk about the 3rd annual Austin Veterans Arts festival.
Suspect, victim identified in June homicide in downtown Austin
60-year-old Barry Joseph Duhon has been identified as the suspect in the June homicide of Mark Everett Guard III.
60-year-old Barry Joseph Duhon has been identified as the suspect in the June homicide of Mark Everett Guard III.
Fun Halloween activities, treats around Austin for people of all ages
From costume contests to special drinks and food, spots all across Austin are offering treats for people of all ages.
From costume contests to special drinks and food, spots all across Austin are offering treats for people of all ages.
2 people involved in 'scaffolding malfunction' in downtown Austin
Rescuers were able to get the two people down after nearly three hours.
Rescuers were able to get the two people down after nearly three hours.
Let’s Talk Prop A: A town hall leading up to the November 2 election
Learn from both sides of the issue in this one-hour town hall leading up to the November 2 election. Live on Talk 1370 (KJCE-AM) in Austin and FOX7Austin.com at 4 p.m.
Learn from both sides of the issue in this one-hour town hall leading up to the November 2 election. Live on Talk 1370 (KJCE-AM) in Austin and FOX7Austin.com at 4 p.m.
Austin Water's largest treatment plant preparing for extreme flooding events
A new polymer chemical feed will help to accelerate the process of settling out and removing particles in the water, an important step in the treatment process.
A new polymer chemical feed will help to accelerate the process of settling out and removing particles in the water, an important step in the treatment process.
Are the City of Austin's efforts to house the homeless working?
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
'Transit Forward' formed to keep Project Connect's vision alive
From essential workers, communities of color, to students - having multifaceted transit lines are opportunities for safe and reliable transportation, says Transit Forward.
From essential workers, communities of color, to students - having multifaceted transit lines are opportunities for safe and reliable transportation, says Transit Forward.
Husband arrested for shooting, killing his wife while kids were home
Two children were at the home during the shooting but not injured, according to Austin police. They are now in the care of their immediate family.
Two children were at the home during the shooting but not injured, according to Austin police. They are now in the care of their immediate family.
2021 Texas Book Festival featuring virtual, in-person activities
The hybrid event began October 23 and lasts through October 31 and the community is invited to join in on the free celebration.
The hybrid event began October 23 and lasts through October 31 and the community is invited to join in on the free celebration.
Police investigating suspicious death at North Austin motel off I-35
A man was found shot in a room at the Motor Inn off of the I-35 service road near East Braker Lane at around 2 a.m.
A man was found shot in a room at the Motor Inn off of the I-35 service road near East Braker Lane at around 2 a.m.