Austin homeless outreach pilot program is personal and proactive: DAA
A non-police-based response to non-emergency needs is part of the goal of a new homeless response pilot program in Austin. It seeks to build relationships, and provide more long-term solutions.
A non-police-based response to non-emergency needs is part of the goal of a new homeless response pilot program in Austin. It seeks to build relationships, and provide more long-term solutions.
SWAT situation in South Austin ends with suspect in custody
The APD SWAT team responded after a report of a man with an assault rifle pointing his weapon at a neighbor.
The APD SWAT team responded after a report of a man with an assault rifle pointing his weapon at a neighbor.
Austin weather: Spotty severe storms possible Thursday
Keep your umbrella handy and give yourself extra time on the roads. We're looking at two rounds of rain today, and one could contain isolated severe thunderstorms. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.
Keep your umbrella handy and give yourself extra time on the roads. We're looking at two rounds of rain today, and one could contain isolated severe thunderstorms. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.
Teacher arrested after driving car into Austin elementary school: AISD
Austin ISD says a teacher drove a car into T.A. Brown Elementary School early Thursday morning.
Austin ISD says a teacher drove a car into T.A. Brown Elementary School early Thursday morning.
Lake Travis ISD considers banning 2 books from school library
Lake Travis ISD is considering banning two books at its high school library. The books in question are "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" and "The Haters" both written by Jesse Andrews.
Lake Travis ISD is considering banning two books at its high school library. The books in question are "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" and "The Haters" both written by Jesse Andrews.
Solar eclipse 2024: TxDOT prepares for high traffic during celestial event
April's total solar eclipse is expected to bring masses to the Austin area. TxDOT says they are preparing for high traffic leading up to, during and after the event.
April's total solar eclipse is expected to bring masses to the Austin area. TxDOT says they are preparing for high traffic leading up to, during and after the event.
Austin Animal Center launches Finder to Foster program as shelter hits 'crisis point'
The Austin Animal Shelter has launched a new program they hope will help shelter capacity. This follows an ordinance change approved by the City Council last month.
The Austin Animal Shelter has launched a new program they hope will help shelter capacity. This follows an ordinance change approved by the City Council last month.
New Living Streets site opens in north Austin
A new Living Street was officially opened in north Austin, providing residents a place to gather and play by limiting motor vehicle traffic in the area.
A new Living Street was officially opened in north Austin, providing residents a place to gather and play by limiting motor vehicle traffic in the area.
UT employees rally for across-the-board pay raise
UT employees rallied on campus on Wednesday asking for an across-the-board pay raise, saying many UT employees currently take home far less than Austin's livable wage.
UT employees rallied on campus on Wednesday asking for an across-the-board pay raise, saying many UT employees currently take home far less than Austin's livable wage.
Generator explodes in east Austin; flames extinguished: AFD
Austin Fire Department crews responded to a large generator explosion in east Austin.
Austin Fire Department crews responded to a large generator explosion in east Austin.
Longhorn football coach Sarkisian named honorary starter for NASCAR cup race at COTA
UT head football coach Steve Sarkisian will be waving the green flag at the beginning of Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix race at Circuit of the Americas.
UT head football coach Steve Sarkisian will be waving the green flag at the beginning of Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix race at Circuit of the Americas.
MacKenzie Scott donates $7M to Central Texas organizations
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced donations for over 360 organizations, including four here in Central Texas.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced donations for over 360 organizations, including four here in Central Texas.
Austin weather: Storms, some severe, possible Thursday
Storms are expected to move across the area Thursday, and some might be severe. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Storms are expected to move across the area Thursday, and some might be severe. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Homicide: Man dead at apartment complex in East Austin
Austin police are investigating the city's 12th homicide of the year.
Austin police are investigating the city's 12th homicide of the year.
Police searching for thieves who broke into Austin pharmacies
Austin police are looking for thieves who broke into two Austin pharmacies.
Austin police are looking for thieves who broke into two Austin pharmacies.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Austin surgeon speaks on risks, prevention
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this Health Beat segment, Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin colorectal surgeon about risks and prevention.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this Health Beat segment, Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin colorectal surgeon about risks and prevention.
Austin pizzeria owner warns customers of excessive booting nearby
Roppolo’s Pizzeria near West Campus is warning customers of excessive booting nearby. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Roppolo’s Pizzeria near West Campus is warning customers of excessive booting nearby. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Travis Co. ESD 2 does swift water training in New Braunfels
Crews from Travis County ESD 2 were in New Braunfels for swift water training.
Crews from Travis County ESD 2 were in New Braunfels for swift water training.
Austin weather: Cooler than average for the start of spring
The first day of spring is going to be cooler than average, but there are changes ahead. Zack Shields shows us when the warm-up begins and we could see some rain.
The first day of spring is going to be cooler than average, but there are changes ahead. Zack Shields shows us when the warm-up begins and we could see some rain.
Overnight fire destroys commercial building in North Austin
Firefighters worked overnight to put out a fire in a vacant commercial building in North Austin.
Firefighters worked overnight to put out a fire in a vacant commercial building in North Austin.