Christopher Taylor: TCOLE reinstates peace officer license
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has reversed its revocation of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's license following his acquittal.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has reversed its revocation of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's license following his acquittal.
Woman sues former Austin PD officer, city after traumatic brain injury from 2024 police encounter
A woman who was seriously injured after being thrown to the ground by an Austin police officer in 2024 is suing him and the city. The woman had a traumatic brain injury.
A woman who was seriously injured after being thrown to the ground by an Austin police officer in 2024 is suing him and the city. The woman had a traumatic brain injury.
Man steals several liquor bottles at Mueller's Twin Liquors: APD
Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole several liquor bottles in Mueller.
Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole several liquor bottles in Mueller.
3 Austin ISD elementary schools targeted in social media threat flagged by FBI
Three Austin ISD elementary schools will have an increased police presence due to a social media threat targeting multiple schools across Texas flagged by the FBI, according to the district.
Three Austin ISD elementary schools will have an increased police presence due to a social media threat targeting multiple schools across Texas flagged by the FBI, according to the district.
Former Texas teacher accused of using AI to make explicit images of students pleads guilty to possession
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
Brianna Aguilera: Neighbor statement refutes some of APD's timeline, family attorney says
A woman who lived across the hall from the apartment where Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from shared her experience of that night, which attorney Tony Buzbee says refutes APD's version of events.
A woman who lived across the hall from the apartment where Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from shared her experience of that night, which attorney Tony Buzbee says refutes APD's version of events.
Friend of Caldwell County deputy killed in North Austin speaks about his legacy
A friend of the Caldwell County deputy who was killed in North Austin is speaking about his legacy.
A friend of the Caldwell County deputy who was killed in North Austin is speaking about his legacy.
Venezuelan oil reboot not expected to spur windfall in Texas
With former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power, President Trump said he wants to reboot the oil industry in Venezuela. That idea has raised questions about whether it could cause a price spike at the gas pump and a downturn in the Texas oil patch region.
With former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power, President Trump said he wants to reboot the oil industry in Venezuela. That idea has raised questions about whether it could cause a price spike at the gas pump and a downturn in the Texas oil patch region.
Quail Creek clock tower fire; Rutland Drive shut down
The Austin Fire Department is responding to a fire at the clock tower at Quail Creek. The response has blocked part of Rutland Drive.
The Austin Fire Department is responding to a fire at the clock tower at Quail Creek. The response has blocked part of Rutland Drive.
Off-duty deputy constable deadly shooting: 2 men arrested
Two men are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Caldwell County deputy constable outside an Austin bar early Sunday morning.
Two men are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Caldwell County deputy constable outside an Austin bar early Sunday morning.
1 dead at Rainey Street-area hotel; police investigating
One person is dead after an incident in a hotel room in the Rainey Street area.
One person is dead after an incident in a hotel room in the Rainey Street area.
Off-duty deputy constable dies in Austin bar parking lot shooting
Authorities have apprehended a suspect after a Caldwell County deputy constable was shot and killed in a nightclub parking lot in Austin early Sunday morning.
Authorities have apprehended a suspect after a Caldwell County deputy constable was shot and killed in a nightclub parking lot in Austin early Sunday morning.
Victim identified in 1st Austin homicide of 2026
The man was shot in the chest at a New Year's Eve party not long after the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.
The man was shot in the chest at a New Year's Eve party not long after the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.
Warm, windy conditions increase wildfire risk in Austin area
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Family of pedestrian killed in Christmas Eve crash in Austin still seeks answers
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
Thousands take the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
1st babies of 2026 in Austin welcomed at area hospitals
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.
1st homicide of 2026: Austin police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.