Triple-digit heat and expanding drought lock in across Central Texas for another week

Summer heat continues to grip Central Texas as triple-digit temperatures and worsening drought conditions remain locked in place across the region for the coming week.

TEA school ratings: Breakdown of Central Texas school districts

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas.

ICE arrests happen outside North Austin church
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Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin. While Republicans continue to defend the federal immigration enforcement effort.

North Austin officer-involved shooting: Police release video, new details

The Austin Police Department released video and provided new details on an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 800 block of Camino La Costa on August 12.

Lake Travis football player dies after medical emergency
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Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has passed away as a result of complications from a medical emergency he experienced during football practice, Lake Travis ISD says.

2 Austin ISD middle schools receive 'F' rating for 5th consecutive time

Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state.

Fort Worth stolen ambulance involved in DPS chase, shooting in Austin

A person who stole a Fort Worth ambulance and evaded Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase in Austin has died.

Lake Travis HS student dies after medical emergency during football practice

Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has passed away as a result of complications from a medical emergency he experienced during football practice, Lake Travis ISD says.

Community rallies around Lake Travis football player
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The Lake Travis community is coming together to support a varsity football player. He suffered a medical emergency at practice this week.

Lake Travis ISD's first day of school
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We visited Lake Travis ISD for their first day of school on August 12. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has those details

APD officer-involved shooting investigation
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The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.

CapMetro bike share service resumes after fire damage

CapMetro’s bike share service is now back up and running after a fire damaged more than $150,000 worth of its equipment back in May.

TxDOT urges drivers to reduce speeds, eliminate distractions near campuses and bus stops

As Central Texas students head back to the classroom this week, state transportation officials are urging drivers to eliminate distractions and reduce speed around local campuses and bus routes.

Wildfire danger in Central Texas increases this week

Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.