Asteroid named after University of Texas professor
University of Texas professor Maruthi Akella is the latest Longhorn to receive the out-of-this-world honor.
University of Texas professor Maruthi Akella is the latest Longhorn to receive the out-of-this-world honor.
Texas bill would allow state to run Austin
A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.
A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.
Austin Weather: Early rain will move out, clouds stick around
A rainy Wednesday morning will give way to a chilly and cloudy day. The FOX 7 weather team says more rain is headed our way later this week.
A rainy Wednesday morning will give way to a chilly and cloudy day. The FOX 7 weather team says more rain is headed our way later this week.
South Congress H-E-B reopens after years of rebuild
H-E-B reopened its South Congress store on Wednesday morning. Some H-E-B superfans started lining up at 10 p.m. for a chance to get inside first.
H-E-B reopened its South Congress store on Wednesday morning. Some H-E-B superfans started lining up at 10 p.m. for a chance to get inside first.
VIDEO: DPS trooper trainees perform field training exercise
Throughout the training, trainees learned everything from penal codes to pursuit driving to the use of force. The Joint Field Training Exercise includes dozens of scenarios they could encounter in the field.
Throughout the training, trainees learned everything from penal codes to pursuit driving to the use of force. The Joint Field Training Exercise includes dozens of scenarios they could encounter in the field.
How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates this holiday season
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.
Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years in prison following guilty verdict
A Travis County judge has sentenced Austin police officer Christopher Taylor to two years in prison.
A Travis County judge has sentenced Austin police officer Christopher Taylor to two years in prison.
2 people arrested for stealing around $1K in merchandise in Northwest Austin
Two people were arrested for theft after stealing around $1,000 worth of merchandise from several department stores.
Two people were arrested for theft after stealing around $1,000 worth of merchandise from several department stores.
Eanes ISD considers closing Valley View Elementary School
Parents who have kids in Eanes ISD were at a school board meeting trying to prevent one school from being closed, and several programs from being cut.
Parents who have kids in Eanes ISD were at a school board meeting trying to prevent one school from being closed, and several programs from being cut.
Man killed, robbed by suspects in North Austin shooting: APD
A man killed in a shooting, and then robbed, in North Austin was identified by the Austin Police Department.
A man killed in a shooting, and then robbed, in North Austin was identified by the Austin Police Department.
Woman dies from injuries in Northeast Austin 2-vehicle crash
A woman has died from injuries she received in a crash that happened last month.
A woman has died from injuries she received in a crash that happened last month.
New Austin police chief, Travis County DA trying to work together
The Travis County District Attorney and Austin police officers have had a tense relationship in recent years. However, the new Austin police chief and DA say they are trying to work together.
The Travis County District Attorney and Austin police officers have had a tense relationship in recent years. However, the new Austin police chief and DA say they are trying to work together.
Yappy Y'allidays dog costume contest: How to enter your pup
If you believe your pup can strut its stuff, dress them up in their best holiday attire and enter them into the first ever Puppy Costume Contest at the Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll on Dec. 7 in Downtown Austin.
If you believe your pup can strut its stuff, dress them up in their best holiday attire and enter them into the first ever Puppy Costume Contest at the Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll on Dec. 7 in Downtown Austin.
Man with machete-like knife prompts SWAT situation in SE Austin
The Austin Police Department says a SWAT situation in Southeast Austin has ended peacefully.
The Austin Police Department says a SWAT situation in Southeast Austin has ended peacefully.
Little to no traces of forever chemicals found in Austin water: report
The City of Austin said after years of testing to meet EPA standards, they found the city's water has “little to no traces of forever chemicals.”
The City of Austin said after years of testing to meet EPA standards, they found the city's water has “little to no traces of forever chemicals.”
Project Connect MetroRapid Lines coming to East Austin next year
The multi-billion-dollar Project Connect transit plan is set to roll out MetroRapid lines in East Austin next year.
The multi-billion-dollar Project Connect transit plan is set to roll out MetroRapid lines in East Austin next year.
Overdose treatments expand as deaths decrease in Austin-Travis County
An effort to reduce overdose deaths in Travis County appears to be working. County leaders said the decrease is a good sign, but more needs to be done.
An effort to reduce overdose deaths in Travis County appears to be working. County leaders said the decrease is a good sign, but more needs to be done.
Renewed concerns after body found in Lady Bird Lake
There are renewed concerns after a woman's body was found in Lady Bird Lake over the weekend.
There are renewed concerns after a woman's body was found in Lady Bird Lake over the weekend.
Texas' new Department of Public Safety Director: 'We will not give up one square inch of this state'
Freeman F. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the director role.
Freeman F. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the director role.
Here are the most fun cities in America
Depending on what you like to do for entertainment in your spare time, these cities offer a variety of options, and here’s where your area ranks.
Depending on what you like to do for entertainment in your spare time, these cities offer a variety of options, and here’s where your area ranks.