Texas teen shot, set on fire in Travis County 25 years ago

Twenty-five years ago, a teenager was shot and set on fire in Travis County. His mother continues to seek justice.

IRS educates public, warns potential criminals during tax season

In 2023, investigations conducted by the CI’s Houston Field Office led to 96 people being sentenced and collectively ordered to pay over $22 million in restitution in addition to prison time.

City of Austin could change the method for scaling dog bites

Austin City Council members are set to consider adopting a new method to rank dog bites, which would impact how the Austin Animal Center handles aggressive dogs.

Austin weather: Possible storms to start February

A Western Low is scheduled to arrive this week, bringing widespread rain and storms with it, says FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields.

Pflugerville ISD student shoots teen, runs him over on campus: affidavit

A Pflugerville ISD student is facing felony charges after police say he shot a former student with a stolen gun and ran him over with his car outside Connally High School.

Fight started on CapMetro bus injures 1; suspect in custody: APD

A fight beginning on a CapMetro bus sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries. A suspect is in custody, according to Austin police.

Council to vote on securing APD pay, benefits without long-term union contract

Austin City Council will vote Thursday on an ordinance securing Austin police pay and benefits, including an incentive to bring the police union to the negotiation table for a new long-term contract.

5 Texas cities sued by AG over marijuana enforcement policies

Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing five Texas cities, including Austin, for adopting amnesty policies that violate Texas laws concerning marijuana possession and distribution.

All Texas police patrol cars need ballistic glass, nonprofit says

Texas lawmakers, a few years ago, passed a bill requiring bullet-resistant windshields on trooper patrol cars. A nonprofit group is trying to get that protection on all police and county patrol cars.

Explosion at construction site near Manor sends three to the hospital

Three people were hurt, one with critical injuries, after an explosion at a construction site near Manor. OSHA is investigating the incident.

Smoke in far east Austin due to prescribed fire: AFD

Seeing smoke in east Austin? It may be from a prescribed fire conducted by the Austin Parks department near SH 130 and HWY 290.

Red River Cultural District seeks funding aid package

Interim executive director for Red River Cultural District Nicole Klepadlo spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about help with funding this year's events.