Texas lawmakers consider bat protection bill
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Texas school shooting survivors asking lawmakers to reject some gun bills
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
6 injured, at least 24 homes damaged after house explosion in Northwest Austin
The Austin Fire Department is investigating what may have caused a two-story home to explode Sunday just before noon. At least a couple dozen homes have reported damages.
The Austin Fire Department is investigating what may have caused a two-story home to explode Sunday just before noon. At least a couple dozen homes have reported damages.
FOX7’s Meredith Aldis wins at Texas Broadcast News Awards
FOX 7’s Meredith Aldis was honored by the Texas Association of Broadcasters on Saturday night for her ongoing coverage of Kaitlin Armstrong.
FOX 7’s Meredith Aldis was honored by the Texas Association of Broadcasters on Saturday night for her ongoing coverage of Kaitlin Armstrong.
Waterloo Records celebrates global Record Store Day
It's an event to highlight independent shops.
It's an event to highlight independent shops.
Fire Weather Watch in place for parts of Central Texas on Sunday
Parts of our area will be under a Fire Weather Watch for much of the day on Sunday.
Parts of our area will be under a Fire Weather Watch for much of the day on Sunday.
Police investigating potential homicide in North Austin
Police say they found a man with signs of "obvious trauma" in the area of N. Lamar Boulevard on Saturday morning.
Police say they found a man with signs of "obvious trauma" in the area of N. Lamar Boulevard on Saturday morning.
Athena the owl named Austin's official owl ambassador
An owl has made her annual return to nest at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin.
An owl has made her annual return to nest at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin.
Ken Paxton's Senate run, state budget, and Texas DOGE: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
UT Austin leaders say 'arrests are not enough' after man continues to terrorize people on the Drag
A man accused of threatening to blow up a boutique on The Drag near the UT campus has been arrested again.
A man accused of threatening to blow up a boutique on The Drag near the UT campus has been arrested again.
Austin City Council approves amendment to allow buildings with single stairway
Austin City Council passed an amendment allowing single stairway buildings up to five stories tall.
Austin City Council passed an amendment allowing single stairway buildings up to five stories tall.
I-35 expansion: Northbound lane closures expected from April 14-17 due to construction
Starting next week, road closures will take place on I-35 northbound for construction.
Starting next week, road closures will take place on I-35 northbound for construction.
Amazon Prime ice cross documentary released by Austin man
A local Austin man recently released a documentary following several athletes on their journey in the sport of ice cross.
A local Austin man recently released a documentary following several athletes on their journey in the sport of ice cross.
Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.
City of Austin to look into more safety options for 6th Street
Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.
Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.
Austin, San Antonio looking to make their own "mega-region"
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region," like Dallas-Fort Worth.
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region," like Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dead body found on University of Texas campus
The University of Texas Police Department confirms that a dead body was found on the University of Texas campus overnight.
The University of Texas Police Department confirms that a dead body was found on the University of Texas campus overnight.
Vocal Texas calls on city of Austin to provide better resources, affordable housing for homeless
The nonprofit Vocal Texas is calling on the city of Austin to provide better resources and affordable housing for the homeless.
The nonprofit Vocal Texas is calling on the city of Austin to provide better resources and affordable housing for the homeless.
Longtime Austin businesses on Barton Springs continue to close
Austin staples continue to close along Barton Springs Road, including neighborhood grocery store Thom's Market.
Austin staples continue to close along Barton Springs Road, including neighborhood grocery store Thom's Market.
UT students protest mass deportations, call for university to protect immigrant students
UT Austin students are standing with international students and demanding protections for them amid a crackdown on immigration from the federal government.
UT Austin students are standing with international students and demanding protections for them amid a crackdown on immigration from the federal government.