Austin weather: Warming trend before rain returns

A slow warming trend this week before the rain returns. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

One dead in wreck on SH 45

Police say the driver of a pickup truck died in a wreck with an 18-wheeler on SH 45 on Monday.

Dog stolen from Austin Pets Alive! returned to the shelter

Austin Pets Alive! says a dog stolen from the shelter was returned on Saturday and appeared to be well taken care of. The dog, named Frisco, is available for foster or adoption.

Giant troll sculpture to be installed at Pease Park

The new Thomas Dambo troll in Pease Park is made up of repurposed materials, and will be placed in the park to teach visitors the importance of valuing the earth.

Austin non-profit camping overnight in solidarity with homeless population

An Austin non-profit has been providing meals and resources to the city's homeless. This weekend, they will be staying with them overnight.

Drilling underway on new monitoring well at Zilker Park

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is installing two new wells in South Austin to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.

Texas weather prediction from Bee Cave Bob

Instead of a groundhog, Texas has an armadillo. Bee Cave Bob made his prediction on whether we will have a prolonged winter or an early spring.

Texas Children's Hospital to open new campus in northwest Austin

Texas Children's Hospital will be opening a new campus in northwest Austin later this month, with out-patient services beginning on Monday.

Texas teen shot, set on fire in Travis County 25 years ago

Twenty-five years ago, a teenager was shot and set on fire in Travis County. His mother continues to seek justice.

IRS educates public, warns potential criminals during tax season

In 2023, investigations conducted by the CI’s Houston Field Office led to 96 people being sentenced and collectively ordered to pay over $22 million in restitution in addition to prison time.

City of Austin could change the method for scaling dog bites

Austin City Council members are set to consider adopting a new method to rank dog bites, which would impact how the Austin Animal Center handles aggressive dogs.

Austin weather: Possible storms to start February

A Western Low is scheduled to arrive this week, bringing widespread rain and storms with it, says FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields.