City of Austin activates cold weather shelter plan ahead of temp drop
The City of Austin has activated its Cold Weather Shelter Plan for Jan. 2 in response to an expected drop in temperatures.
The City of Austin has activated its Cold Weather Shelter Plan for Jan. 2 in response to an expected drop in temperatures.
St. David's welcomes first baby of 2022
The baby boy was born at 12:09 a.m. Jan. 1 at the St. David's Women's Center of Texas in North Austin.
The baby boy was born at 12:09 a.m. Jan. 1 at the St. David's Women's Center of Texas in North Austin.
AFD responds to over 100 calls within first two hours of 2022
FOX 7 Austin's Amanda Ruiz checks in with the Austin Fire Department about their already busy 2022.
FOX 7 Austin's Amanda Ruiz checks in with the Austin Fire Department about their already busy 2022.
Nonprofits can apply for loans for land, affordable housing construction
The City of Austin has opened applications for nonprofits needing loans to acquire property and increase the supply of affordable housing in the area.
The City of Austin has opened applications for nonprofits needing loans to acquire property and increase the supply of affordable housing in the area.
CTRMA hikes up tolls in Central Texas starting Jan. 1
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) is hiking tolls by a little more than five percent starting just after midnight on Jan. 1.
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) is hiking tolls by a little more than five percent starting just after midnight on Jan. 1.
Van transporting 16 dogs from Austin crashes in Wisconsin
The 16 dogs inside the van were checked out and had no apparent injuries.
The 16 dogs inside the van were checked out and had no apparent injuries.
Austinites take part in Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs
After the event was canceled in 2020, loyal fans of the springs and environmental advocates came back to celebrate another year with a refreshing plunge.
After the event was canceled in 2020, loyal fans of the springs and environmental advocates came back to celebrate another year with a refreshing plunge.
Central Texas prepares for upcoming cold snap, TxDOT treating roads
Central Texas residents, along with TxDOT, are getting ready for the fast approaching freezing weather.
Central Texas residents, along with TxDOT, are getting ready for the fast approaching freezing weather.
City of Austin and TreeFolks hosting tree planting event on Jan. 8
The City of Austin is partnering with TreeFolks, a local non-profit, to host a tree planting event.
The City of Austin is partnering with TreeFolks, a local non-profit, to host a tree planting event.
24 new Texas laws taking effect on January 1, 2022
Dozens of laws go into effect in Texas on January 1, 2022. Among them are changes that affect where Texans with Disabled Veteran license plates can park and requirements for landlords of residential rental property to notify renters signing a lease if the property is located in a 100-year floodplain.
Dozens of laws go into effect in Texas on January 1, 2022. Among them are changes that affect where Texans with Disabled Veteran license plates can park and requirements for landlords of residential rental property to notify renters signing a lease if the property is located in a 100-year floodplain.
Texas Basketball offering holiday ticket deals through Jan. 15
Texas Athletics is offering ticket deals to several Men's and Women's basketball games through Jan. 15, 2021.
Texas Athletics is offering ticket deals to several Men's and Women's basketball games through Jan. 15, 2021.
Austin couple exchanges vows on steps of Texas State Capitol
Jennifer and Michael Belt weren't going to let COVID-19 and the omicron variant stop them from getting married.
Jennifer and Michael Belt weren't going to let COVID-19 and the omicron variant stop them from getting married.
Fierce Whiskers Distillery taking different approach to make whiskey
You may not think of Austin when you think of whiskey but Fierce Whiskers Distillery is hoping to change that.
You may not think of Austin when you think of whiskey but Fierce Whiskers Distillery is hoping to change that.
COVID-19 antiviral pills now available at Walmart and Sam's Club
Walmart and Sam's Club are offering antiviral COVID-19 medications at select stores with a prescription from a healthcare provider.
Walmart and Sam's Club are offering antiviral COVID-19 medications at select stores with a prescription from a healthcare provider.
Get to know Austin's fireworks ordinance before celebrating New Year's
The City of Austin states that fireworks are illegal within city limits, but certain fireworks are permitted.
The City of Austin states that fireworks are illegal within city limits, but certain fireworks are permitted.
Austin police investigating shooting at SE Austin apartment complex
The shooting happened at around 7 p.m. on December 30 at the Concord Austin Apartments on Bluff Springs Road just east of I-35.
The shooting happened at around 7 p.m. on December 30 at the Concord Austin Apartments on Bluff Springs Road just east of I-35.
A deadly year: City of Austin sets a new record for murders in 2021
The first homicide happened on January 11 and by the summer, 2021 had already passed 2020's total number of murders which was 44 for the year.
The first homicide happened on January 11 and by the summer, 2021 had already passed 2020's total number of murders which was 44 for the year.
Police believe attempted ATM theft, gas station robbery are related
Police are investigating after a suspect stole a truck and attempted to steal an ATM in Northeast Austin.
Police are investigating after a suspect stole a truck and attempted to steal an ATM in Northeast Austin.
Westlake High School's Todd Dodge named National Coach of the Year
Westlake High School's head football coach Todd Dodge has been named the National Coach of the Year in his final season with the Chaps.
Westlake High School's head football coach Todd Dodge has been named the National Coach of the Year in his final season with the Chaps.
Missing 80-year-old who suffers from significant memory loss found
Anyone with information on Mr. Murphy's whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1, or contact the Austin Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250.
Anyone with information on Mr. Murphy's whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1, or contact the Austin Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250.