Austin police looking for suspect involved in series of robberies
Police say the description of the suspect in each case is similar and that the suspect's motive appears to be sexual in nature and is escalating.
Police say the description of the suspect in each case is similar and that the suspect's motive appears to be sexual in nature and is escalating.
Garbage bag of syringes dumped in Southeast Austin neighborhood
Residents in a Southeast Austin neighborhood have been trying to get the city to properly dispose of a garbage bag full of syringes tossed near homes.
Residents in a Southeast Austin neighborhood have been trying to get the city to properly dispose of a garbage bag full of syringes tossed near homes.
Salvation Army opens family applications for annual Angel Tree
The Salvation Army expects to have more than 8,000 children served by its Angel Tree program this year for families in need.
The Salvation Army expects to have more than 8,000 children served by its Angel Tree program this year for families in need.
Texas Rent Relief Program first in US to provide $1 billion in assistance
Texans can apply by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) or going to TexasRentRelief.com. The call center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Texans can apply by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) or going to TexasRentRelief.com. The call center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Love, Tito's, Austin Parks Foundation team up for garden projects
The projects are part of Love Tito's Block to Block which seeks to reconnect communities by increasing access to fresh food and inspiring healthy eating.
The projects are part of Love Tito's Block to Block which seeks to reconnect communities by increasing access to fresh food and inspiring healthy eating.
22-year-old wanted for robbery at Regions Bank along I-35
22-year-old Micah Nahum Harris is reportedly responsible for a bank robbery on October 8 and he is still at large. Call the police if you know anything.
22-year-old Micah Nahum Harris is reportedly responsible for a bank robbery on October 8 and he is still at large. Call the police if you know anything.
Barton Springs Pool closed until flooding stops, damage can be assessed
Barton Springs Pool will remain closed until flooding stops and damage can be assessed by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Barton Springs Pool will remain closed until flooding stops and damage can be assessed by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
OPO report could lead to policy changes for Austin Police
A recent report from the Office of Police Oversight details policy recommendations through feedback from the community on APD’s use-of-force policy.
A recent report from the Office of Police Oversight details policy recommendations through feedback from the community on APD’s use-of-force policy.
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Austin stroke survivor promotes healthy lifestyle
Patrick Wright has made it his mission to warn others about the dangers of strokes and heart attacks since he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2014.
Patrick Wright has made it his mission to warn others about the dangers of strokes and heart attacks since he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2014.
Texas House passes proposed new map for chamber’s 150 districts
Members considered more than 50 amendments to the proposed map during the debate. Some of the biggest changes focused on Dallas and Harris counties.
Members considered more than 50 amendments to the proposed map during the debate. Some of the biggest changes focused on Dallas and Harris counties.
Texas students lost decade's worth of learning progress during pandemic, TEA says
The TEA commissioner warned the state’s learning loss could reduce lifetime earnings for Texas students, costing the Texas economy an estimated $2 trillion. But there is some positive outlook on the horizon.
The TEA commissioner warned the state’s learning loss could reduce lifetime earnings for Texas students, costing the Texas economy an estimated $2 trillion. But there is some positive outlook on the horizon.
Driver arrested for hitting and killing pedestrian, driving away
Felton Armstrong III, 27, is accused of hitting a pedestrian on Ben White Boulevard and driving away without offering to stop and render aid.
Felton Armstrong III, 27, is accused of hitting a pedestrian on Ben White Boulevard and driving away without offering to stop and render aid.
Community members support recommended changes to APD use-of-force policies
More than 1,400 responses were gathered from community members through a survey and a series of virtual meetings, according to OPO.
More than 1,400 responses were gathered from community members through a survey and a series of virtual meetings, according to OPO.
16-year-old killed in crash on U.S. 183 flyover to eastbound SH 45
A 16-year-old was killed in a collision on the U.S. 183 flyover to SH 45. After striking the wall, the car rolled over the concrete wall and fell to the roadway below.
A 16-year-old was killed in a collision on the U.S. 183 flyover to SH 45. After striking the wall, the car rolled over the concrete wall and fell to the roadway below.
Flash Flood Watch issued as heavy rainfall expected in Central Texas
The remnants of Hurricane Pamela along with an upper-level storm system, slow-moving front, and Gulf moisture will bring a high chance for showers and storms in the next 24 hours.
The remnants of Hurricane Pamela along with an upper-level storm system, slow-moving front, and Gulf moisture will bring a high chance for showers and storms in the next 24 hours.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler reacts to Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
Austin’s homeless left with nowhere to go amid camping crackdown
Austin doesn’t have enough housing or shelter space for the estimated 3,000 residents experiencing homelessness.
Austin doesn’t have enough housing or shelter space for the estimated 3,000 residents experiencing homelessness.
FOX 7 Discussion: Some Texas restaurants still struggling
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott bans vaccine mandates from any entity
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.