Austin protest: Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to rally against Trump policies

Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon. 

Austin weather: Cold weather shelters to open Feb. 18-20

Due to cold overnight temperatures, the City of Austin will open its cold weather shelters starting February 18 and will remain open through at least Thursday, February 20.

Cancer death rates have dropped in the U.S.: report

The American Cancer Society is out with its 2025 Cancer Facts and Statistics report. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin doctor to discuss the findings.

Texas winter weather: Power grid will hold, Gov. Abbott says

Gov. Greg Abbott made a promise saying the power grid will hold, as some of the coldest temperatures of the year move into Central Texas this week.

New CapMetro MetroRapid lines officially start service on Sunday

Two new MetroRapid lines in East and Southeast Austin will officially start taking passengers this weekend, says CapMetro.

Austin-area high school nominated for Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award

Jersey Mike's is rewarding several students with money as part of Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award and an Austin-area student has been nominated for the award.

Activists calling on Texas lawmakers to address overdose deaths, homelessness

Hundreds of activists from several nonprofits rallied outside the state capitol on Thursday. They're calling on state officials to address overdose deaths and bring an end to homelessness.

Austin doctor raises awareness about heart disease

In this edition of Health Beat, we are focusing on American Heart Month and efforts to raise awareness.