Travis County property taxes will increase in 2025

Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.

Suspect caught snorkeling & using speargun to fish in Lady Bird Lake

Texas Game Wardens say two suspects face multiple citations after they were caught using illegal fishing methods and unlawfully possessing black bass in Lady Bird Lake.

APD still planning on opening 6th Street up to cars after New Orleans truck attack

Austin police say they are still planning to open Sixth Street up to cars during weekend nights, even after the deadly New Orleans truck attack that claimed the lives of 14 people.

Safety on 6th Street in downtown Austin: Police provide update

The Austin Police Department talks about safety on 6th Street in downtown Austin after the terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

SE Travis County auto-ped crash leaves 1 critically injured

One person has been critically injured in an auto-pedestrian crash in southeastern Travis County, says ATCEMS.

Texas Longhorns fans excited for Cotton Bowl after Peach Bowl double-overtime win

Texas Longhorns fans gathered at Moontower Saloon in South Austin to cheer on their boys in burnt orange as they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in double overtime at the Peach Bowl.

New Years Eve fireworks believed to have sparked 2 overnight house fires: AFD

Two homes in Austin were badly damaged in overnight fires that Austin fire officials believed were sparked by illegal New Year's Eve fireworks.

New Orleans truck attack: Austin police to increase officer visibility

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says there are no known threats to the Austin community at this time, but the department is engaging in “additional proactive measures."

Del Valle ISD superintendent shares entry plan for first 100 days

Del Valle ISD superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez is approaching his first 100 days in office. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera spoke with him about his plans for the district.

Multiple women robbed at gunpoint near Hyde Park neighborhood; police look for suspect

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help locating a suspect involved in a series of aggravated robberies that happened between December 22 and December 24.

Lotz of BBQ food truck stolen from SE Austin parking lot

A deaf business owner has lost his livelihood after his BBQ food truck was stolen out of a Southeast Austin parking lot on Christmas night. The theft was caught on video.