ATCEMS Twitter/X account compromised

ATCEMS's Twitter/X account was reported compromised on Jan. 23.

Art Acevedo, former Austin police chief, pulls out of city position

Former Austin police chief Art Acevedo has declined a position with the City of Austin, citing "politics and power struggles" in his statement on social media.

Austin weather: Heavy rain, storms possible Tuesday

Get ready for round two. There's rain on the radar and some of the storms could be severe. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Suspected fentanyl dealer accused of killing someone arrested

A car theft in Southeast Austin led to the arrest of a suspected fentanyl dealer for the 2022 death of a 20-year-old man in Travis County. Meredith Aldis has more in this CrimeWatch.

CapMetro adding security guards to bus stops amid safety concerns

CapMetro will be adding unarmed, contracted security guards at some of their bus stops and transit centers marked as "hot spots".

Man caught impersonating police officer: APD

A Pflugerville man was arrested for allegedly impersonating an Austin police officer.

Heavy rains overflow creeks, streams in Central Texas

Heavy rains across Central Texas quickly flooded creeks and streams with storm water Monday, prompting road and park closures.

Austin weather: Lots of rain with possible flooding

Heavy rain in some spots is already leading to some road closures, and we haven't seen the last of the storms. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Hunter’s buzzer-beating layup sends Texas over Baylor 75-73

The Texas Longhorns avoided a third straight loss and may have saved their season thanks to Tyrese Hunter's buzzer-beater layup.

Police shoot, injure stabbing suspect at North Austin home

A 911 call turned into an officer-involved shooting overnight at a North Austin home, says Austin police.

Austin weather: How to protect plants against freezing temperatures

Freezing temperatures may harm plants tonight. Local nurseries are urging residents to prepare their plants for the wintery conditions.

Texas Children's Hospital's new Austin campus holds welcoming event

Texas Children's Hospital's new campus in north Austin welcomed the community with a Family Fun Run and Walk on Saturday afternoon.

Carolyn Jackson, former KTBC news personality, dies at 96

Carolyn Jackson, who died this week at 96, was an icon of central Texas broadcast news, hosting her own program on KTBC in the 1960s and 1970s.

Texas weather: Will forecasted rain put a dent in drought?

With rain forecasted for Central Texas next week, the district will continue to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.

Art Acevedo, former Austin police chief, returns to city in new role

Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is returning to the city and will take on a different role, sources tell FOX 7 Austin.

Austin activates cold weather shelters ahead of hard freeze

Ahead of an overnight freeze this weekend, the city of Austin has activated cold weather shelters again tonight.