Austin weather: Another hard freeze tonight, rain returns next week

The winter chill is back for a few days, and then rain makes its way to Central Texas. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Family of man shot, killed during robbery in Austin park continues to seek justice

Almost five years have passed since a man was shot to death during a robbery in an East Austin park. The case has gone cold. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.

US 290 expansion project being considered by TxDOT

US 290 may be expanded in the coming years to account for Central Texas' population growth. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with TxDOT's Brad Wheelis about this proposal.

HEART Austin homeless outreach pilot program launching soon

The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.

Austin police pay, benefits guaranteed by City Council

APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.

Suspect inappropriately touched child at North Austin store: APD

Austin police are looking for a suspect they say is connected to an indecency with a child by contact incident at a North Austin store.

Smoke near Lake Walter E. Long due to prescribed fire: AFD

Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.

Northwest Austin apartment fire leaves 16 residents displaced

A two-alarm fire in Northwest Austin left many residents displaced. The apartment complex is asking for help.

Homeless people dropped off downtown after staying in warming shelters

Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.

Austin's Blues on the Green 2024 season canceled

Blues on the Green, the annual summer concert series at Zilker Park, is canceling its upcoming summer season.