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.
Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.
Holiday spending increases pressure on household debt: report
The spirit of giving was strong this past holiday season and so was anxiety.
The spirit of giving was strong this past holiday season and so was anxiety.
APD still searching for SE Austin murder suspect; victim's friend wants justice
The longtime friend of a man murdered days before Christmas is honoring him as police continue to search for a suspect.
The longtime friend of a man murdered days before Christmas is honoring him as police continue to search for a suspect.
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.
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.
Waterloo Records moving to new location in the spring
Waterloo Records is looking to move in the spring, just five blocks up the road.
Waterloo Records is looking to move in the spring, just five blocks up the road.
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.
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.
Manor Senior High School deadly stabbing suspect deemed incompetent to stand trial
The suspect in October's deadly stabbing at Manor Senior High School has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to court records.
The suspect in October's deadly stabbing at Manor Senior High School has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to court records.
Austin weather: Cold front expected to drop temperatures near freezing next week
A cold front in Central Texas will sending temperatures tumbling next week.
A cold front in Central Texas will sending temperatures tumbling next week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austinites, local officials jump into Barton Springs Pool for Polar Bear Plunge
Austinities and some local officials took part in a tradition going back decades: the Polar Plunge at Barton Springs Pool.
Austinities and some local officials took part in a tradition going back decades: the Polar Plunge at Barton Springs Pool.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Is Austin safe? Statistics show crime down from 2023 but pre-pandemic numbers differ
Statistics show reported crime is down in Austin in 2024 compared to 2023, but not necessarily the same can be said comparing to pre-pandemic numbers.
Statistics show reported crime is down in Austin in 2024 compared to 2023, but not necessarily the same can be said comparing to pre-pandemic numbers.
1st baby of 2025! Meet Austin's first baby of the new year
Ascension Seton welcomed the first Austin baby of 2025 at 12:07 a.m.
Ascension Seton welcomed the first Austin baby of 2025 at 12:07 a.m.
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.
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.
Austin rings in 2025 with celebration at Auditorium Shores
The city of Austin is ringing in 2025 at Auditorium Shores.
The city of Austin is ringing in 2025 at Auditorium Shores.
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.
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.



















