Austin seeking to protect tree canopy following HOME initiative vote

The City of Austin is seeking ideas on how to promote tree preservation and increase tree planting under its new HOME Phase 1 initiative zoning rules.

Personal watercraft ban on Lake Austin for Fourth of July

The Austin Police Department says it will ban the use of motorized personal watercrafts on Lake Austin to ensure safety for July 4th.

Prescription costs for people enrolled in Medicare will soon be capped

Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.

New sections of the Hwy 183 rebuild are taking shape

Highway 183 through northwest Austin is undergoing a massive rebuild. The two separate projects are both running a little behind schedule. But, one small section is open, and it's providing a new lane addition for commuters.

Austin security guard who quit after being blamed for attack starts new job

An Austin security guard who quit his job during a FOX 7 interview, started a new one on Monday, July 1, exactly one week after two trespassers attacked him at work.

Austin police searching for man who has been missing since June 3

The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help finding 33-year-old Austin Harrison. He's been missing since June 3.

Former Austin city official sentenced for federal conspiracy

A former Austin city official was sentenced and ordered to pay restitution for conspiring to misapply federal funds and to falsify records in an investigation.

Rainey Street District safety improvements along trail almost complete

Safety upgrades near the Rainey Street Trailhead for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail are on track to be completed by the end of the summer.

Pitbull concert at UT Austin leaves 3 injured during SEC celebration

A big celebration at UT ended with several people going to the hospital. Police said there was a crowd crush during the Pitbull concert.

July 4th celebrations in Central Texas: List

Happy Fourth of July, Central Texas! Several cities are offering free activities with a fireworks show at night.