Suspect in Austin opioid overdose outbreak arrested: affidavit

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the outbreak of opioid overdoses in downtown Austin, according to an arrest affidavit.

WATCH: Austin ISD police officer helps student with promposal

An Austin ISD police officer was asked to investigate a "suspicious backpack" in a classroom on Friday. One of the students captured the surprising incident in a cell phone video.

Austin weather: Another chance of severe storms

The storms have moved out for now, but they'll be back later today. Most of Central Texas is under a Level 2 risk of severe weather.

Austin opioid overdose outbreak: ATCEMS responds to 75 calls in three days

Since Monday morning, medics have responded to 75 opioid overdose calls in Austin and Travis County. According to the medical examiner, eight deaths are suspected to be opioid-related.

Man arrested for murder in connection to deadly shooting: APD

A man was arrested for murder after shooting and killing a 24-year-old man in Downtown Austin, the Austin Police Department said.

Austin seasonal pools set to begin opening in May

Austin's pools are getting ready to open for the summer swim season. Find out when your neighborhood pool will be open.

Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Texas

Severe storms could bring hail, damaging winds and even an isolated tornado Wednesday. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.

Outlying Austin neighborhoods consider leaving city limits

If you could vote to remove your neighborhood from the City of Austin, would you do it? Residents of some outlying areas have the change to do that.

FOX 7 photographer faces 2 misdemeanors after felony charge was dropped

A FOX 7 Austin photographer is facing two new misdemeanor charges. This comes after a Texas DPS detective dropped the felony charge on Tuesday, April 30.

Elderly Austin restaurant owner assaulted by customers who did not want to pay

The owner of Chekos, a Mexican restaurant in Austin, says he was injured after asking a group of customers to leave. Now, he and his family want help identifying the suspects who were caught on camera.

Opioid overdose outbreak in Austin kills 8 people: ATCEMS

Eight people are dead following a 27-hour-long opioid overdose outbreak in downtown Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said.

UT Austin protest: Students gather for Palestine meeting on South Lawn

Palestine Solidarity Committee and UT Austin Arab Students Association asked people to gather on the South Lawn to learn more about Palestine.

Texas DPS charges against photojournalist dropped after UT protest arrest

The Department of Public Safety had charged a FOX 7 Austin photographer with assault against a peace officer after his arrest during protests at UT.

Austin weather: Severe storm risk later this week

Warm and humid Tuesday, but the rain will hold off until Wednesday. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.