UT Austin graduate student, wife disappear in Mexico on their way to Chile

A UT Austin graduate student and his wife were on their way to Chile last summer, but they lost contact with their family in Mexico. What happened to them remains a mystery.

6th Street opens up to traffic in downtown Austin

Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.

Some Manor residents fed up with continuous problems with their water

A boil water notice has been lifted for Manor residents. However, some residents say they've continually had problems with their water.

Austin considers changes to short-term rental codes

A big change could be coming to a significant number of properties throughout the city, with a new proposal to overhaul the city’s current short-term rental regulations.

Austin weather: Emergency responders provide cold weather tips, supplies

Most people are not ready to handle extreme temperatures and their aftermath. However, knowing how to respond in situations like pipes bursting or power outages will save you and your wallet.

Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected

The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.

6th Street safety in downtown Austin: Officials update on changes

City of Austin officials are updating the public on changes to Sixth Street in downtown, including opening it to westbound traffic starting this weekend.

Austin weather: Arctic invasion coming, will it bring snow?

A brutal cold is expected to hit Austin this coming weekend and it will also put most of Texas in a deep freeze.

Water outage in Manor: Elementary school cancels classes

Presidential Meadows Elementary School says it has canceled classes due to ongoing water outages in Manor.

Central Texas districts talk about legislature's school funding

Many local school districts are hoping to see lawmakers increase school funding, after failing to do so last session. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the superintendents of Del Valle ISD and Hays CISD.

Iconic Austin Tex-Mex restaurant Trudy's closes last location

After more than 40 years, Trudy's Tex-Mex has announced it is closing its only remaining brick-and-mortar restaurant on Burnet Road.

West Lake Hills Police Department to utilize license plate readers

West Lake Hills is the latest police department to use license plate readers. It’s a controversial technology police, HOAs and businesses are using to fight crime.