UT researchers predict winter COVID-19 surge if behaviors aren’t changed

If behaviors aren't changed, researchers predict the emergence of the omicron variant could lead to the largest healthcare surge to date.

FOX 7 Care Force: Restore program helps vets with PTS

Dr. Valerie Rosen joins Mike Warren to discuss a local program helping veterans with PTS through a virtual, arts-focused approach.

FOX 7 Discussion: Improving water infrastructure across Texas

Texas Water Utilities is investing more than $4 million in infrastructure around Travis and Hays counties. VP of Engineering Todd Danielson joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about it.

UT Austin's Dell Med opens center to study psychedelic treatments

UT Austin's Dell Medical School launched a center committed to researching the positive effects of psychedelic therapies on those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety.

AUS advises travelers to gear up for a busy holiday travel season

The Austin Bergstrom International Airport wants travelers to know what's coming– which is a busier than usual holiday season.

Abbott: Texas won't enforce Biden's federal vaccine mandate

Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not impose the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the Texas National Guard.

Greg Casar endorses Jose "Chito" Vela for his City Council seat

Austin City Council member Greg Casar announces his endorsement of Jose "Chito" Vela for the Jan. 25 District 4 special election.

South Austin Harry Potter holiday display raising money for charities

You may recognize Joel Pace's home from its Diagon Alley display during Halloween but this year they've decided to keep the display up and do their own version of the Yule Ball.

Austin couple donates around 85 toys to APD's Operation Blue Santa

This year was especially hard for APD's Operation Blue Santa to meet its goal, but it's donations like this that make it easier to deliver toys to those who need it most, said the organization.

1 year since COVID-19 vaccines became available in Austin

A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.

Austin-Travis County prepares for potential winter storms

Various city and county agencies and companies like H-E-B met Wednesday to go through hypothetical situations and scenarios which come with natural disasters.

CapMetro breaks ground on new East Austin MetroRapid route

This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.

APD asking for public's help to identify East Austin burglars

The Austin Police Department is asking for help in identifying three suspects who burglarized storage units in East Austin earlier this month.

Elderly man identified as person killed in North Austin crash

The Austin Police Department has identified the person killed in a fatal car crash on Rutland Drive in North Austin.

Austin-Travis County extends ordinance allowing enforcement of COVID-19 rules

Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.

APD officer saves lives using medical supplies he paid for himself

SPO Chris Frierson saved a man's life with Narcan last week after the man had attempted to overdose on prescription drugs.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on I-35 in North Austin

North I-35 at Grand Avenue Parkway in North Austin will be closed for several hours after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died.

CapMetro transit tunnel will bring rebuild of 4th Street

Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.