Local organization hopes graduates will help fill Tesla, Samsung jobs

Skillpoint Alliance is a local nonprofit aiming to help fill the need of skilled and specialized workers within Austin's manufacturing industry.

Man wanted after ramming car into Nyle Maxwell garage, flashing weapon

Austin Police Department is looking for the man who rammed his vehicle into the Nyle Maxwell Supercenter's garage doors and flashed his AK-47 pistol.

ACC expanding program offering up to $5K for tuition, fees

The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.

SXSW seeking volunteers for 2022 in-person conference, festivals

All volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before attending pre-event volunteer gatherings and before the first volunteer shift.

Clint Harp with Harp Design Co. at Austin Home + Garden Show

FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum gets details about the event and gets a look at the workshop of one of the best carpenters in Central Texas.

Deep Eddy Pool reopens following well pump repairs

Deep Eddy Pool reopened on Thursday, Jan. 13 after mechanical repairs to the well pump were completed.

$1K fine possible for Austin businesses that don't comply with COVID orders

The orders require businesses to post specific signage regarding masks, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination or face a possible fine of up to $1,000.

National blood shortage crisis impacting Central Texas blood banks

High demand from local hospitals for blood and fewer volunteers are two main factors that We Are Blood says are impacting blood supply locally.

Proposed fuel tank site concerns Austin residents, public meeting to be held

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is looking to construct a new fuel facility in Southeast Austin, concerning those who live in the area.

New plan for 2018 slope failure on Shoal Creek reroutes, not rebuilds

A landslide that destroyed a trail in the Shoal Creek greenbelt in 2018 has not yet been fixed, and the City of Austin has only announced a sidewalk expansion project in the area.

Meals on Wheels to continue modified meal delivery schedule

MOWCTX was previously set to resume daily meal delivery the week of Jan. 24, but will instead deliver three weeks' worth of meals on Jan. 28.

Austin musicians can now apply for one-time $2K grants from city

The grant program is also open to independent promoters, music composition and music industry workers facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tony Salazar announced as Westlake High School head football coach

Longtime defensive coordinator Tony Salazar will be taking over from Todd Dodge who led the Chaparrals to a perfect season and the school's third-straight championship.

Lake Travis ISD offering up to five additional days of COVID testing leave

Lake Travis ISD announced that they will be offering up to 5 days of additional “COVID Testing Leave” for staff that are waiting at home for results.

Austin Animal Center to temporarily close on Sundays due to COVID

Austin Animal Center will remain open for adoption and reclaim Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and for intake Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm.