Texas version of DOGE got to work at Capitol
The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.
The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.
Multiple arrests made in connection with vehicle burglaries at Austin-area parks
Nine people have been arrested and charged in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries at Austin-area parks.
Nine people have been arrested and charged in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries at Austin-area parks.
Central Texas groups march to protest Trump administration
Grassroots activists with the 50501 movement held a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday. Groups across the country held marches protesting the Trump administration
Grassroots activists with the 50501 movement held a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday. Groups across the country held marches protesting the Trump administration
Teen injured in South Austin shooting; suspect detained: APD
A teen was injured after a shooting in South Austin on Tuesday. The teen is a student of Akins High School, according to the school's principal.
A teen was injured after a shooting in South Austin on Tuesday. The teen is a student of Akins High School, according to the school's principal.
Crash involving Austin fire vehicle kills 1, hospitalizes another: APD
A crash involving an Austin Fire Department fire engine near the Austin airport killed one person and hospitalized another.
A crash involving an Austin Fire Department fire engine near the Austin airport killed one person and hospitalized another.
Onion Creek Fire: Crews respond to wildfire in Hays County
Multiple fire crews are responding to a wildfire in Hays County. The Onion Creek Fire has burned about 80 acres.
Multiple fire crews are responding to a wildfire in Hays County. The Onion Creek Fire has burned about 80 acres.
Power restored to thousands of Austin Energy customers
Thousands of Austin Energy customers were without power Tuesday due to high winds, says the utility. All power has since been restored.
Thousands of Austin Energy customers were without power Tuesday due to high winds, says the utility. All power has since been restored.
Austinites can now be matched with driverless cars through Uber
Austin rideshare users can now be matched with a driverless vehicle on the Uber app.
Austin rideshare users can now be matched with a driverless vehicle on the Uber app.
SXSW 2025: CapMetro offering special Rail service during festival
CapMetro is offering special extended Rail service during this year's SXSW festival and conference.
CapMetro is offering special extended Rail service during this year's SXSW festival and conference.
Austin weather: Outages, damage possible as strong winds prompt Red Flag Warning
With low humidity under 15%, wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and dry vegetation, the wildfire risk is reaching Level 5 status.
With low humidity under 15%, wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and dry vegetation, the wildfire risk is reaching Level 5 status.
Travis County sees decline in opioid-related deaths: ATCEMS
For the first time in nearly a decade, Austin-Travis County EMS reported a decline in opioid-related deaths.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Austin-Travis County EMS reported a decline in opioid-related deaths.
Fiber optic cable cut in North Austin neighborhood; Spectrum offering up to $5K reward
An act of vandalism caused a multi-hour outage for residents in a North Austin neighborhood, says Spectrum.
An act of vandalism caused a multi-hour outage for residents in a North Austin neighborhood, says Spectrum.
Texas Senate committee discusses proposed ban on all THC products
A Texas Senate committee discussed one of the most controversial bills up for debate this session — a proposed ban on THC.
A Texas Senate committee discussed one of the most controversial bills up for debate this session — a proposed ban on THC.
SXSW 2025: Austin is prepared for festival season, mayor says
Close to half a million people are expected to flood the streets of Austin in the coming days. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the city is prepared for this festival season.
Close to half a million people are expected to flood the streets of Austin in the coming days. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the city is prepared for this festival season.
All SB I-35 lanes reopen at Braker Lane after semi-truck crashes into bridge
All southbound lanes on I-35 at Braker Lane have reopened after a crash on Monday.
All southbound lanes on I-35 at Braker Lane have reopened after a crash on Monday.
TxDOT launches campaign targeting college students ahead of spring break
TxDOT has launched a campaign targeting college students ahead of spring break.
TxDOT has launched a campaign targeting college students ahead of spring break.
Son of Bucee's co-founder facing new felony charge
The son of a Bucee's co-founder is facing a new felony charge after investigators reportedly found child sexual assault material, or CSAM, on a device they seized from his Spicewood home in 2023.
The son of a Bucee's co-founder is facing a new felony charge after investigators reportedly found child sexual assault material, or CSAM, on a device they seized from his Spicewood home in 2023.
Austin weather: Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, March 4
A Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for South Central Texas due to critical to extreme fire danger, says the National Weather Service.
A Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for South Central Texas due to critical to extreme fire danger, says the National Weather Service.
Austin weather: Breezy and windy days ahead, and some rain chances too
Will we see some rain this week? FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields has the answer in his forecast.
Will we see some rain this week? FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields has the answer in his forecast.
Farm to school lunch trays at Lake Travis ISD thanks to Central TX Food Bank
Lake Travis ISD is offering colorful options to your kid's school lunch tray thanks to the help of Central Texas Food Bank's Food Hub Program.
Lake Travis ISD is offering colorful options to your kid's school lunch tray thanks to the help of Central Texas Food Bank's Food Hub Program.