FOX 7 Care Force: Helping veterans with PTSD with medical marijuana

The Helmand Valley Growers Company was founded by three Marines who served after 9-11. The company is fully committed to treating post-traumatic stress with medical marijuana.

How to stay prepared in the event of another severe winter storm

After the experience Texans had during winter storm Uri, staying prepared for this winter is more important than ever.

Austin police looking for drivers in 2 deadly hit-and-run crashes

Police say an unidentified white female was killed in a crash on December 22 and 27-year-old Uriel Veloz was killed in a crash on December 23.

ERCOT says electric generation fleet ready for winter weather

Inspections were completed at more than 300 electric generation units, representing 85% of the megawatt hours lost during Winter Storm Uri due to outages and 22 transmission station facilities.

Suspect steals truck, attempts to steal ATM in Northeast Austin

Police arrived at the Austin Telco Federal Credit Union located at 1100 Center Ridge Drive and found a truck with a chain attached that was wrapped around an ATM.

As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, test availability declines

Demand for coronavirus tests is high after holiday gatherings, but the supply is falling short, leaving Austinites concerned.

1 in 4 Texans testing positive for COVID-19, according to new data

New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.

Eviction protections for Travis County renters due to COVID-19 pandemic extended

The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.

New Year's Eve at ACL Live show featuring Spoon canceled due to COVID

The band says it made the decision to cancel “due to COVID cases amongst artists on the bill as well as the extremely sharp rise in COVID cases in the Austin community."

Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 COVID risk-based guidelines

The timing of this surge is concerning as people plan to gather for New Year’s Eve, and children look to return to school from winter break in the coming weeks.

Missing autistic 14-year-old Kentucky boy found safe in Texas

14-year-old Kerry Brooks was found in Austin and a suspect has been detained. He had been missing December 19 from Shivley, Kentucky.

Nearly 30% of COVID-19 tests came back positive at Long Center site

The Nomi Health pop-up testing site at The Long Center has been crowded all week, and nearly 30% of those tested Monday were positive.

Austin Police Department shares details on Safer 6th Street Initiative

Austin Police Chief Chacon laid out the Safer 6th Street Initiative, calling it a “holistic” approach to curbing violence in that area.

ZACH Theatre cancels 'A Christmas Carol' performances through Jan. 2

ZACH Theatre has canceled all performances of "A Christmas Carol." Initially, the Austin theatre company was planning on resuming performances on December 29.

City of Austin, local businesses prepare for New Years Eve events

Austin's official NYE fireworks show will go on but you'll have to watch from afar or online. There will be no vendors, entertainment, or food at Vic Mathias Shores.