Austin's 2025 New Year Celebration: What you need to know

The countdown has begun for Austin's annual free New Year celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Here are a few things you should know to help you plan your evening.

Austin deadly crashes: 5 killed in 4 crashes from Friday night to Monday morning

It was a tragic weekend on local roadways—with Austin first responders called to one fatal crash after another. A total of five people died in four separate crashes in the city between late Friday night and early Monday morning.

Texas woman's life sentence under review over possible 'junk science' used in conviction

An Austin woman who has been behind bars for more than 20 years is fighting to be let out. Carmen Mejia's legal team believes "junk science" was used to convict her in 2005.

Texas drone expert believes government is behind mystery flights

Over the last several days, people across the United States have reported mysterious drone sightings. FOX 7 spoke to a drone expert who believes the initial flights were performed by the government.

The 5 most affordable ZIP codes in the Austin area

A new study found the "most affordable" areas to rent in Austin. Here's what made the list.

Austin man gets federal prison time for $1.5M Ponzi scheme

An Austin man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for defrauding multiple people in a $1.5 million Ponzi scheme, says the US Attorney's Office.

1 dead in Southeast Austin auto-ped crash

One person is dead following an auto-pedestrian crash near the airport in southeast Austin.

Two Austin-area football teams head to Class 6A state finals

Two Austin-area teams are playing in the state championship, but not against each other. Westlake and Vandegrift are playing for the Class 6A state title in separate divisions.

Austin police officers help make holidays happy with Operation Blue Santa

Austin police officers are trading their badges for Santa hats this holiday season to give back during their annual Operation Blue Santa program.

Austin weather: Wet and warm weekend ahead

It will be a warm December weekend, but rain chances may put a damper on your plans. Here's our forecast.

Austin's annual 'Shop with a Cop' helps nearly 100 children go holiday shopping

About 100 children got their holiday shopping done on Friday morning. They had some help from Austin police officers, as part of the annual "Shop with a Cop" event.