Third special session expanded to include additional school finance

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.

Austin weather: Chilly Halloween with first freeze possible for some Wednesday morning

This Halloween will be chilly, and early tomorrow morning some of us could see our first freeze of the season. Zack Shields shows us just how cold it will get and when we could be back in the 80s.

Unsolved murder in East Austin; police asking for help

After six months of looking for leads in the murder of an Austin teenager, police are once again asking for the public's help to solve the crime.

Christopher Taylor trial: Lead investigator in 2020 shooting questioned by defense

On day 6 of APD officer Christopher Taylor's murder trial, the defense got a chance to question the lead investigator in the 2020 officer-involved shooting.

Austin weather: Coldest October 30th ever

You're going to need a jacket and an umbrella Monday. Zack Shields has a look at how long the rain and chilly temperatures will last.

Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: A look ahead

In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7's John Krinjak speaks with Austin defense attorney Rick Flores to look ahead to the highly anticipated murder trial of Kaitlin Armstrong.

Lake Travis-area businesses hopeful after recent rainfall

Businesses around and near Lake Travis are hopeful after rainfall on Sunday afternoon. Lake levels remain at 38 percent full, a small relief from 32 percent just a week ago.

Hundreds march in downtown Austin against Israel's ground offensive in Gaza

Several hundred people filled Congress Avenue Sunday afternoon to protest Israel's ground offensive in Gaza amid a growing death toll there.

Temperatures dip in Central Texas due to cold front

Central Texans, get out your winter gear because there's going to be some serious temperature changes in the forecast this week.

Texas high school football: Central Texas week 10 rankings

High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the tenth week of play.

City launches new text alert system for Austin's homeless population

The new alert system will enable unhoused residents to receive urgent information and timely updates directly on their cell phone.

Manor police officer interrupts burglary in progress; 5 juveniles arrested

Five juveniles are in custody after a Manor police officer saw a vehicle backed into a parking spot in front of a Texaco with the back passenger door and trunk open.

Austin girl celebrates final cancer treatment after 2.5 years

An Austin cancer patient is celebrating her final treatment after being diagnosed with Leukemia two and a half years ago.