Man robs CVS, threatens employee with hammer in Riverside: APD

Police are searching for a robbery suspect who shoplifted and threatened a store employee at a CVS on Riverside Drive.

Pedestrian killed in southeast Austin crash: APD

A pedestrian was killed in a crash in southeast Austin on Feb. 15. Police are investigating the incident.

Gun confiscated at Austin airport

Airport security has announced that it has confiscated another gun at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

SXSW and concerts: Downtown Austin prepares for upcoming events

Organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) said about 340,000 people packed into downtown Austin last year for the festival.

Murders on the rise in Austin as police deal with staffing shortage

Austin's eighth murder of the year happened in northwest Austin. The president of the Austin Police Association says APD's staffing shortage is hampering efforts to solve these crimes.

Historic Barton Springs Bathhouse breaks ground on renovation

The historic Barton Springs Bathhouse officially began its rehabilitation. The project is being funded by a bond passed in 2012.

Austin girl still missing after three weeks

13-year-old Kylee Washington disappeared from her home in Austin on Feb. 1, 2024.

Homeless in Austin: City calls off $2M comprehensive review of strategy

A $2 million contract with McKinsey & Company to review Austin's homeless strategy has been called off, according to a memo from the interim city manager.

Del Valle ISD board president abruptly resigns

The Del Valle ISD board president abruptly resigned on Wednesday in response to the reappointment of a previously-resigned board member.

Man found dead in north Austin hotel room: police

Hotel staff told police there was a dead man inside a room. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

Wimberley QB named one of Texas Class 4A prep football players of the year

Multiple Central Texas high school football players were recognized recently on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association's lists.

Voting in 2024 Texas primaries: What you need to know

FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2024 primaries.

TxDOT talks I-35 expansion between Austin, San Antonio

As construction ramps up to expand I-35 through Austin, TxDOT is now eyeing the freeway between Austin and San Antonio for a possible expansion.

Black History Month: UT exhibit showcases historic emancipation documents

UT Austin is honoring Black History Month with a new exhibit showcasing the official documents slaves were given when they were freed, and the legal journey to emancipation.

Nursing academy aims to fill Central Texas nursing shortage

Students from nine different Central Texas school districts attended a nursing academy at Texas State University’s Round Rock campus.