Human trafficking survivor shares her story | FOX 7 CrimeWatch

A survivor of human trafficking is sharing her story in hopes of bringing awareness to the crime's prevalence. FOX 7 CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with her and the regional director of Unbound Now.

Man dead after auto-ped crash near Zilker Park: police

A man is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in a parking lot near Zilker Park, says the Austin Police Department.

Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition

All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.

Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address

Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.

Austin apartment damaged by fire

Austin firefighters were called to an apartment fire early Saturday morning.

All 5 Austin men arrested for November 2024 murder were out on bond at time of killing: APD

Austin police said all five men arrested for the November 2024 murder of Xavier Jones were out on bond at the time of the killing. Community leaders are outraged and are calling for reform.

Purple public notice slips mailed to Austinites: What do they mean?

If you live in Austin, you may have noticed a purple "public notice" slip in the mail. It has two proposed changes to land development code.

No injuries reported after mobile home fire in Lakeway

No injuries were reported after a mobile home fire in Lakeway. An investigation is now underway.

Austin police seek suspect in mail theft

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of stealing mail.

Plane crash in D.C.: Local commercial pilot speaks on deadly crash

Over 60 people are dead after a midair plane crash over the Potomac River near the Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.

City of Austin prioritizing funding for homeless response

Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness for the next decade.

Texas lawmakers urged to ramp up laws to fight human trafficking

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Advocates for victims gathered Thursday at the state capitol. They are urging lawmakers to pass major reforms.

Air traffic controller staffing has been issue at Austin's airport for years

For years, Congressman Lloyd Doggett has been calling for more air traffic controllers after several near misses at Austin’s airport. He said Wednesday night's midair crash near Washington D.C. is a reminder that a tragedy could happen anywhere.

4.5 magnitude earthquake confirmed near Falls City

The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a 4.5 magnitude earthquake happened Wednesday night near Falls City.