$4.5M in grants available through Austin Live Music Fund

The City of Austin announced $4.5 million in grants will be available through the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund.

Red River Cultural District continues effort to get funds from city council

The Red River Cultural District says there is still no solution to help the iconic downtown destination. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by the district's interim director for an update.

Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing

State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.

Missing woman found over a week after night out in Downtown Austin: APD

Elizabeth Spalding and her twin sister were last known to be in Downtown Austin. The sister made it back home, but Elizabeth is still missing over a week later.

1 injured in East Austin fire, 3 cats rescued

One person was injured and several cats were rescued after a fire in East Austin.

Controversial homeless housing not in compliance with Austin guidelines

A neighboring business owner is accusing the City of Austin of not following guidelines for renovations on a controversial property.

About 125K gallons of wastewater spills into watershed of Bull Creek

Austin Water crews are cleaning up a sewer spill that took place Monday morning. The overflow happened because of an equipment malfunction at the lift station on Rock Harbour Drive.

SH 130 gets smart tech upgrade for driverless trucks

The SH 130 toll is getting a million dollar upgrade. The work is to help driverless big rigs run safer. The project is creating what's called a "smart corridor for freight."

Austin opioid crisis: Over 7K narcan kits to be distributed across Travis County

Thousands of life-saving overdoses response kits will be given around Travis County. The city, county and federal leaders announced continuing efforts to fight the opioid crisis.

Lakeway crash leaves 1 person critically injured

One person was critically injured in a multi-vehicle wreck in Lakeway Monday afternoon.

Austin weather: More rain expected in the afternoon

Central Texas is under a Level 2 to 3 risk of severe storms with large hail and damaging winds the main concerns.

Fire at Austin Aqua-Dome damages storage building

Firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning fire at a business on Fort View Road.

Dogs found dead in Austin creek: APD issues warrant for person of interest

Almost a dozen dogs were found dead in a south Austin creek in mid-April. Now, APD says they have found a person of interest in the case.

Mother's Day 2024: 105-year-old Austin mom shares advice, stories

105-year-old Elizabeth Morris of Austin has celebrated nearly 80 Mother's Days and is sharing some advice for moms who may be celebrating for the first time.