Austin weather: TxDOT pretreating roads ahead of precipitation, arctic blast

On Friday, crews were getting ahead of the first anticipated wintry weather of the season by laying down a brine solution on main thoroughfares, overpasses and bridges.

Austin weather: Arctic front arriving earlier, bringing freezing temperatures

The first cold front is here, and the second one is on its way, and it could bring some freezing rain. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Texas weather: Gov. Abbott speaks on state's response to arctic cold front

Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the state's response to the severe winter weather expected to impact Texas from this weekend into next week.

3 APD officers cleared after deadly officer-involved shooting

A jury will not indict three members of APD's SWAT team involved in a November 2023 officer-involved shooting. Officer Jorge Pastore was killed in the shooting.

Recent surge at Texas border impacting Central Texas immigration organizations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection estimates it came in contact with about 300,000 migrants at the Texas-Mexico border last month. That’s an all-time record.

Texas weather: Tips to prepare your car ahead of arctic blast

Cold temperatures are expected to roll through Central Texas this weekend into next week The cold weather can put a toll on your car if you don't prepare ahead of time.

Texas weather: Austin city officials prepared for arctic blast

Freezing cold temperatures are forecasted in Central Texas this holiday weekend, and city and county officials want the public to know: they’re ready to respond.

Austin machete attack survivor thanks people who rushed to his aid

The Austin teenager who was attacked with a machete at Auditorium Shores Tuesday is thanking those who saved his life. Seth Gott spoke to FOX 7 Austin about the attack and the long recovery road ahead.

Austin artist's work goes missing after bar shuts down with no notice

Eight original pieces done by Brianna Vance were displayed inside Lucky's in January 2023 when it opened. Now, her pieces are gone.

Car strikes tree in NW Austin; 2 people hospitalized

Two people have been hospitalized after their car struck a tree in Northwest Austin just after midnight, says ATCEMS and the Austin Fire Department.

Austin weather: First of two cold fronts arrives Thursday night

It's going to be warm today, but the first of two cold fronts will arrive tonight sending temperatures plummeting. Plus, there's a hard freeze expected early next week. Zack Shields has details on what to expect.

East Austin murder suspect arrested in Elgin by U.S. Marshals

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting in east Austin that killed one and injured two others.

Austin man falls victim to affordable housing crisis

A new report shows the City of Austin is not on track to meet the housing development goals that were set in 2017.

Trash fire in southeast Austin extinguished: AFD

Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire that turned out to be a small trash fire in a breezeway in the 1800 block of East Oltorf Street. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Free college tuition for high school seniors possible under new ACC proposal

If the proposal is approved, the program could start as soon as this fall and cover the cost of tuition for all Central Texas high school students who graduate in 2024.

Caldwell County police pursuit leads to arrests, seizure of firearms, electronics stolen in Austin

Multiple firearms and electronic devices, including some stolen from the Austin area, were seized from a Dale, Texas home after two men led Caldwell County deputies there during a vehicle pursuit.