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.

2022 death of teen boy: Austin man receives probation

Xavier Zarate, the man responsible for the 2022 death of a 13-year-old boy in Austin will not be going to prison.

Unsolved North Austin murder: APD seeks help in suspect search

The shooting death of a 21-year-old in North Austin remains unsolved, and investigators are asking the public's help to find the suspect.

Austin weather: Cold front arrives late Thursday

It's a foggy and drizzly morning but the sun returns this afternoon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Austin FC: Q2 Stadium train station opens in time for home opener

It’s about to get a lot easier for soccer fans to get to Q2 Stadium. A new rail station is set to open just in time for Austin FC’s home opener.

Travis County DA race: Democratic candidates agree safety of community is top priority

Travis County DA Jose Garza is standing by his conviction record, but his challenger Jeremy Sylestine, a former prosecutor, believes he is a better fit for the job.

Early voting begins for Texas primary races

Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.

Gym parking lot murder suspect found in Mexico, deported back to US

A man wanted in a fatal shooting outside a South Austin gym in 2022 was recently found in Mexico, and has been deported back to the U.S., officials say.

Austin weather: Warmest day of the year so far

The sunny and dry streak continues, and today Austin could hit the 80s for the first time this year. Zack Shields shows us how long the warmer weather will last.

Body found in Lake Austin near Mansfield Dam

Austin-Travis County EMS says 911 callers reported someone floating unconscious in the water just before midnight.

Stabbing over workout machine at LA Fitness lands man in jail

According to an arrest affidavit, a man is in jail after stabbing another man over a workout machine in North Austin.