Austin nears $107M deal to buy new public safety headquarters

The City of Austin is nearing a $107 million deal to buy a new public safety building near Zilker Park in Southwest Austin.

Oct. 11 declared 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day' in Austin for movie's 50th anniversary

On the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the legendary film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, will proclaim October 11 as Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day.

How Central Texas has voted in recent presidential elections

FOX 7 took a look at the results of each presidential election in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties since 1992 to see how some things have changed and others have stayed the same.

Austin weather: Potential record-breaking heat this weekend

It may be fall, but you sure can't tell from the weather. Things are expected to get even hotter this weekend.

Police give all-clear after 'suspicious item' found at Austin airport

Austin police have given the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday night.

Torchy's Tacos on South Congress can't sell alcohol, city council says

Austin City Council has denied a request from Torchy's Tacos on South Congress to waive a distance requirement that doesn't allow them to serve alcohol because they are within 300 feet of a school. 

Brush fire in East Austin burns 55 acres; injures 2 firefighters: AFD

A large brush fire in East Austin has been extinguished and has left two firefighters injured, the Austin Fire Department said.

Austin doctor speaks on importance of mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the disease, and talk about the importance of early detection and money for potentially life-saving research.

Proposed plan would make parts of Congress Avenue pedestrian-only

The city wants your input on a plan to make Congress Avenue leading up to the Capitol pedestrian-only. It's part of a vision plan to improve the historic street.

Austin City Council briefed on tentative police contract

The Austin City Council was briefed Tuesday on the tentative police contract with the Austin Police Association. Council also heard from community members about the contract for the first time in a work session.

ACL 2024 headliner Dua Lipa explores what Austin has to offer

When she wasn't wowing crowds at ACL 2024, multi-award-winning artist and headliner Dua Lipa was exploring Austin, making stops at La Barbecue and the Broken Spoke.

Lose your valuables at ACL? Check out the online Lost & Found

If you're missing anything after Weekend One at ACL, you can check and reclaim your items online through the festival's Lost & Found directory.

Austin resident faces parking permit hassle, turns to 7 on Your Side

An Austin man has been trying to get a parking permit at his city-subsidized apartment complex, but hit a snag because the vehicle was rented to him by Lyft. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more.

Hamas attack on Israel: Shalom Austin honors lives lost

October 7 marks one-year since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel. Shalom Austin held a ceremony in honor of the lives lost and to pray for those still being held hostage.