Austin homeless strategy officer recommends city consolidate homeless contracts
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
AFD hosts 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon
The Austin Fire Department hosted its 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon in east Austin.
The Austin Fire Department hosted its 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon in east Austin.
Attempted ATM theft at north Austin 7-Eleven
Caught on camera: a break-in at the 7-Eleven on Parmer and Lamar on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Caught on camera: a break-in at the 7-Eleven on Parmer and Lamar on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Lung cancer survivor in Austin advocates for screening, detection
An Austin man went to the doctor complaining of one problem. But, a CAT scan revealed another bigger concern: lung cancer.
An Austin man went to the doctor complaining of one problem. But, a CAT scan revealed another bigger concern: lung cancer.
Texas shooting spree: Residents question emergency alert protocols
As we learn more about the timeline of last week's shooting spree that killed six people, there's one question that keeps coming up: why were residents not notified there was a shooter on the run in their area?
As we learn more about the timeline of last week's shooting spree that killed six people, there's one question that keeps coming up: why were residents not notified there was a shooter on the run in their area?
New murder trial for APD officer Christopher Taylor set for Sept. 2024
Another murder trial date has been set for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, but it is currently unknown which murder he will be on trial for: Michael Ramos or Dr. Mauris Desilva.
Another murder trial date has been set for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, but it is currently unknown which murder he will be on trial for: Michael Ramos or Dr. Mauris Desilva.
Uber stolen by California woman on way to Austin airport: affidavit
A California woman with multiple traffic violations was arrested after police said she stole her Uber driver's car on the way to the Austin airport.
A California woman with multiple traffic violations was arrested after police said she stole her Uber driver's car on the way to the Austin airport.
Man stabbed another following argument over meth sale on Congress Avenue: affidavit
A 56-year-old man has been charged with first-degree felony murder in the early morning stabbing at 6th and Congress on Sunday, Dec. 10.
A 56-year-old man has been charged with first-degree felony murder in the early morning stabbing at 6th and Congress on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Iconic Peter Pan Mini Golf announces lease extension
Peter Pan Mini Golf, which has been operating for 75 years on Barton Springs Road in south Austin, announced a six-month lease extension after months of speculation over whether the mini-golf course would renew its lease.
Peter Pan Mini Golf, which has been operating for 75 years on Barton Springs Road in south Austin, announced a six-month lease extension after months of speculation over whether the mini-golf course would renew its lease.
North Austin intersection to close Dec. 16 through early 2024
The intersection will be closed to through traffic as part of the Little Walnut Creek Flood Reduction Project, says the City of Austin.
The intersection will be closed to through traffic as part of the Little Walnut Creek Flood Reduction Project, says the City of Austin.
Austin weather: First round of rain for December
It's going to be an indoor kind of day today as the first December rain event has arrived. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields has more.
It's going to be an indoor kind of day today as the first December rain event has arrived. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields has more.
Austin's 37th Street Lights tradition back for holiday season
The holiday ritual has been drawing people to Central Austin for decades. About two dozen houses along West 37th Street east of Guadalupe Street, and the road itself, are now decked out in lights and decorations.
The holiday ritual has been drawing people to Central Austin for decades. About two dozen houses along West 37th Street east of Guadalupe Street, and the road itself, are now decked out in lights and decorations.
Cedar fever season: How to manage allergies
According to Texas A&M Forest Service in Central Texas, there is an uptick of Juniper Pollen at the beginning of December, peaking in late December or early January.
According to Texas A&M Forest Service in Central Texas, there is an uptick of Juniper Pollen at the beginning of December, peaking in late December or early January.
Judge rules against City of Austin in zoning lawsuit
A judge has put a stop to some of the housing affordability crisis measures passed by Austin City Council. Attorney Doug Becker sits down with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
A judge has put a stop to some of the housing affordability crisis measures passed by Austin City Council. Attorney Doug Becker sits down with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
AFD responds to large gas leak in West Campus
The Austin Fire Department responded to a large gas leak in West Campus Tuesday afternoon.
The Austin Fire Department responded to a large gas leak in West Campus Tuesday afternoon.
Texas shooting spree: Austin police break down timeline of events
The Austin Police Department gave an update on the deadly shooting spree that took place in Austin and Bexar County on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
The Austin Police Department gave an update on the deadly shooting spree that took place in Austin and Bexar County on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Austin ISD could name lone finalist for superintendent this week
There is a potential vote included in the Board's Dec. 14 meeting this week to name a lone finalist, according to Austin ISD.
There is a potential vote included in the Board's Dec. 14 meeting this week to name a lone finalist, according to Austin ISD.
Family of woman killed in crash with APD officer claims city isn’t providing resources
A woman honored her friend who was killed in a car crash involving an Austin Police Officer earlier this year. She says the city is not providing the surviving family with the resources needed.
A woman honored her friend who was killed in a car crash involving an Austin Police Officer earlier this year. She says the city is not providing the surviving family with the resources needed.
AFD responds to fire in downtown Austin
Austin firefighters and EMS responded to a fire in downtown Austin.
Austin firefighters and EMS responded to a fire in downtown Austin.
Austin weather: Cloudy Tuesday; rain chances return Wednesday
No need for an umbrella today, but we have a couple of chances for some wet weather later this week. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
No need for an umbrella today, but we have a couple of chances for some wet weather later this week. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.