Sheriff's office stresses importance of water safety this summer

With summer on the way, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and local boat rental companies are talking about water safety.

Texas woman, two-time melanoma survivor, raises awareness about skin cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, while melanoma accounts for only one percent of skin cancer cases, it causes a majority of skin cancer deaths.

9-year-old secretly filmed by flight attendant while using restroom on airplane

A man accused of filming a 9-year-old who was using the restroom on an airplane is now in federal custody. FOX 7 CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the story.

West Nile virus found in Travis County mosquito pool

No human cases of the virus have been identified at this time, but Austin Public Health says the positive test shows the virus is in our community.

Driver dies in Travis County crash after tire blows out

The driver of a truck towing a flatbed trailer has died after a tire blew out and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

City of Austin continues to address homeless crisis

The City of Austin is continuing to work to address the homeless crisis. During a meeting, council members got an update on current and future housing projects.

Officer-involved shooting in North Austin; 1 dead, 1 injured

Austin police say a man is dead and a woman is injured after an incident at an apartment on Tech Ridge Boulevard.

Austin weather: City opens cooling centers amid excessive heat

The National Weather Service has much of south Central Texas under an Excessive Heat Warning through Monday night.

Austin weather: Excessive heat warning through Memorial Day

Air temperatures in multiple South Central Texas counties are expected to be in the upper 90s to 110, with a peak heat index around 115.

SWAT call in SE Austin: 2 seriously injured, 1 in custody

Police are still investigating what led to this incident and if the suspect and victims knew each other.

Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez receives star at Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre honored a famous Austin filmmaker on Saturday: Robert Rodriguez. They unveiled a star with his name across it right under the theater's famed marquee.

Memorial Day weekend: Boat safety on central Texas lakes

Texas game wardens are reminding boaters about safety protocols ahead of what's expected to be a busy holiday weekend on central Texas lakes.

Austin non-profit Yellow Bike Project burglarized, roughly 20 bikes stolen

A local non-profit has taken a big hit: thieves stole the very thing they're known for and what they provide to the community. Now, they're in need of bicycles.

Austin weather: Heat advisory, severe weather threats in parts of central Texas

A heat advisory has been issued for central Texas through Wednesday evening, and the National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watches for some counties.