Travis County assistant DA arrested after threatening roommate with gun: docs

Travis County Jail records say the county's assistant district attorney has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Austin Pets Alive! employees vote to form largest animal shelter union in nation

Organizers announced that employees of Austin Pets Alive! have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.

Austin Water crews repair leaking water main, distribute bottled water to residents

Austin Water crews have been working to repair a leaking water main in southwest Austin. The repair is impacting residents, so the utility set up a water distribution site.

APD interim chief to retire once position is filled: APD

APD Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson, who has served in the role since August 2023, will not apply for the Chief of Police position. She will retire when her position is filled.

Missing Brenham teen may be in Austin area: family

A 15-year-old girl is missing from Brenham, Texas. Her family says she may be in the Austin area.

Austin weather: Feels-like temps over 100 degrees

The heat goes on. Friday will be the hottest of the next 7 days. Zack Shields shows us just how high temps will get and when we could see some relief in his full forecast.

House fire in Northwest Austin

Austin fire crews responded to a house fire Friday morning in Northwest Austin.

Austin airport near-miss with 2 planes caused by lack of technology, air traffic control

A near-miss at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in 2023 was caused by a lack of critical safety technology, and incorrect assumptions by an air traffic controller, the National Transportation Safety Board said.

East Austin historic neighborhood redevelopment pushes completion to 2025

The redevelopment of a historic neighborhood in east Austin is taking longer than expected. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with the Austin Housing Authority about the delay.

Gov. Abbott releases 10 most wanted criminals list

Gov. Abbott has launched a "Top Ten Most Wanted" list for criminals who have entered Texas illegally.