Murder plot at downtown Austin rap show leads to 2 arrests: affidavit
Two men were arrested for allegedly plotting to kill a rapper at a downtown Austin venue.
Two men were arrested for allegedly plotting to kill a rapper at a downtown Austin venue.
Austin police, ATCEMS provide safety tips after deadly crash near SXSW
Austin first responders provided tips to the public for South by Southwest after a deadly hit-and-run that took place early Tuesday morning.
Austin first responders provided tips to the public for South by Southwest after a deadly hit-and-run that took place early Tuesday morning.
Blind man injured in hit-and-run in north Austin
A blind man is warning others about a dangerous intersection where he was hit by a car. He says the driver didn’t stop to help him, and they need to take responsibility for what they did.
A blind man is warning others about a dangerous intersection where he was hit by a car. He says the driver didn’t stop to help him, and they need to take responsibility for what they did.
Woman speaks out after incident with naked intruder in south Austin
FOX 7 Austin heard from an Austin woman who came home to find a naked intruder. That eventually led to a two-and-a-half-hour SWAT standoff on March 7.
FOX 7 Austin heard from an Austin woman who came home to find a naked intruder. That eventually led to a two-and-a-half-hour SWAT standoff on March 7.
SW Austin neighborhood faces bomb threat 6 years after Austin bombings
A southwest Austin neighborhood had another reported bomb threat on March 12, almost six years to the day that two men were injured by a device planted by the suspected Austin bomber.
A southwest Austin neighborhood had another reported bomb threat on March 12, almost six years to the day that two men were injured by a device planted by the suspected Austin bomber.
Austin city manager decision down to two candidates
The decision for the next Austin City Manager is down to two candidates. Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly gave her thoughts on the search.
The decision for the next Austin City Manager is down to two candidates. Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly gave her thoughts on the search.
Man detained after bomb threat in southwest Austin: police
A bomb threat in Southwest Austin was determined to be a false alarm Tuesday afternoon. The scare happened in the Travis Country neighborhood, just feet away from the site of one of the Austin serial bombings back in 2018.
A bomb threat in Southwest Austin was determined to be a false alarm Tuesday afternoon. The scare happened in the Travis Country neighborhood, just feet away from the site of one of the Austin serial bombings back in 2018.
SUV crashes into home in Travis County
No one was hurt after an SUV crashed into a home in Travis County.
No one was hurt after an SUV crashed into a home in Travis County.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian in downtown Austin; SXSW issues statement
Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured in downtown Austin.
Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured in downtown Austin.
Sister of man killed in alleged drunk driving crash shares his story
The sister of a homeless man who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in February is sharing her brother's story.
The sister of a homeless man who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in February is sharing her brother's story.
City, Austin police union to return to negotiations this week
A date has been set for the city and the Austin police union to come back to the negotiating table on a long-term police contract. Meredith Aldis talks with Mayor Kirk Watson in this CrimeWatch.
A date has been set for the city and the Austin police union to come back to the negotiating table on a long-term police contract. Meredith Aldis talks with Mayor Kirk Watson in this CrimeWatch.
New details revealed about South Austin SWAT standoff with naked man
New details have emerged on a SWAT standoff in South Austin that involved a naked man who police say broke into a home and assaulted a woman inside.
New details have emerged on a SWAT standoff in South Austin that involved a naked man who police say broke into a home and assaulted a woman inside.
New documentary on Alex Jones premieres at SXSW 2024
A new documentary on the trial of Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has premiered at SXSW. John Krinjak sits down with the film's director Dan Reed in this FOX 7 Focus.
A new documentary on the trial of Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has premiered at SXSW. John Krinjak sits down with the film's director Dan Reed in this FOX 7 Focus.
Austin gets $105M grant for I-35 freeway cap at Cesar Chavez
The city of Austin has received approval for a $105 million federal grant for its Our Future 35 project, which would involve freeway caps and stitches over portions of I-35 in Central Austin.
The city of Austin has received approval for a $105 million federal grant for its Our Future 35 project, which would involve freeway caps and stitches over portions of I-35 in Central Austin.
New Fire 1 system aims to improve congestive heart failure treatment
Fire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor testing the tech and one of the first patients to try it out.
Fire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor testing the tech and one of the first patients to try it out.
Drop in Texas building permits indicates slowdown, shift
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
UT Austin to reinstate standardized test requirement for admissions
The University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores starting in the Fall of 2025. The University is making several other modifications to the application process as well.
The University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores starting in the Fall of 2025. The University is making several other modifications to the application process as well.
Solar eclipse 2024: Some Travis County Parks requiring reservations
Travis County Parks will require reservations for people wanting to watch the total solar eclipse from three of its parks.
Travis County Parks will require reservations for people wanting to watch the total solar eclipse from three of its parks.
One dead, 3 critically injured in wreck in Mustang Ridge
One person is dead and three others are critically injured after a wreck in Mustang Ridge.
One person is dead and three others are critically injured after a wreck in Mustang Ridge.
SXSW 2024: Thousands go to Rainey Street for pop-ups, events
Loud music, long lines and activities all happening on Rainey Street on Sunday afternoon for the third day of South by Southwest.
Loud music, long lines and activities all happening on Rainey Street on Sunday afternoon for the third day of South by Southwest.