Texas weather: Austin city officials prepared for arctic blast

Freezing cold temperatures are forecasted in Central Texas this holiday weekend, and city and county officials want the public to know: they’re ready to respond.

Austin machete attack survivor thanks people who rushed to his aid

The Austin teenager who was attacked with a machete at Auditorium Shores Tuesday is thanking those who saved his life. Seth Gott spoke to FOX 7 Austin about the attack and the long recovery road ahead.

Austin artist's work goes missing after bar shuts down with no notice

Eight original pieces done by Brianna Vance were displayed inside Lucky's in January 2023 when it opened. Now, her pieces are gone.

Car strikes tree in NW Austin; 2 people hospitalized

Two people have been hospitalized after their car struck a tree in Northwest Austin just after midnight, says ATCEMS and the Austin Fire Department.

Austin weather: First of two cold fronts arrives Thursday night

It's going to be warm today, but the first of two cold fronts will arrive tonight sending temperatures plummeting. Plus, there's a hard freeze expected early next week. Zack Shields has details on what to expect.

East Austin murder suspect arrested in Elgin by U.S. Marshals

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting in east Austin that killed one and injured two others.

Austin man falls victim to affordable housing crisis

A new report shows the City of Austin is not on track to meet the housing development goals that were set in 2017.

Trash fire in southeast Austin extinguished: AFD

Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire that turned out to be a small trash fire in a breezeway in the 1800 block of East Oltorf Street. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Free college tuition for high school seniors possible under new ACC proposal

If the proposal is approved, the program could start as soon as this fall and cover the cost of tuition for all Central Texas high school students who graduate in 2024.

Caldwell County police pursuit leads to arrests, seizure of firearms, electronics stolen in Austin

Multiple firearms and electronic devices, including some stolen from the Austin area, were seized from a Dale, Texas home after two men led Caldwell County deputies there during a vehicle pursuit.

Strong wind gusts cause power outages across Austin

Strong wind gusts caused power outages and damage across Austin on Monday night. Austin Energy said it has increased its staff after hundreds of residents were left without power for hours.

Shooting at North Austin apartment complex leaves 1 man dead: APD

APD says a preliminary investigation indicates there are one or more suspects involved that may frequent the apartment complex.

Austin PD non-emergency service requests being closed due to missed callbacks: data

Data shows thousands of Austin Police Department non-emergency service requests are still being closed due to missed callbacks. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.

Austin weather: Cold weather shelters activated for Jan. 13-16

If you're in need of a warm place to sleep tonight, the city of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters for Jan. 13-16.