Austin woman forgoes college, inspires others by working trade job

College isn't for everyone, and there are plenty of trade jobs to consider. That's what an Austin woman decided to do, and now she is following in her father's footsteps working at HOLT CAT, where she is the only woman in the shop.

Actor, producer, and Austin native Julius Tennon receives the keys to city

Actor, producer, and Austin native Julius Tennon attended his 50-year high school reunion on Friday. He was also handed the keys to the city by Mayor Kirk Watson.

Jewish Austin resident fears for his own safety and his family's in Israel

Hamas called for a "Day of Rage" against Jewish communities all over the world. One Jewish Austin resident who has family in Israel says he feels unsafe.

Solar eclipse: Where, when and how to see the 'ring of fire' this weekend

The annular solar eclipse will be passing over central Texas this weekend! Learn more about the eclipse, when and where you can see it, and where you can go to get eclipse glasses and celebrate the phenomenon.

NASA touches down in Kerrville for annular solar eclipse

NASA’s Chief Scientist Kate Calvin flew to Kerrville for a special live broadcast that will take place as the moon almost fully blocks the sun.

Police searching for east Austin homicide witness

Around 3 a.m. Sunday morning, a woman was found dead on Seventh Street in east Austin near Webberville Road. Police are searching for a witness, who they say could be driving a white Toyota 4Runner.

Hamas threats against Jewish community prompt City of Austin to go on high alert

Austin police are stepping up security and city leaders are speaking out after reports of Hamas calling for a "Day of Rage" targeting Jewish communities all over the world Friday.

Austin ISD discusses timeline to meet TEA governance implementation

FOX 7 Austin is learning how the state will oversee Austin ISD's special education programs. The district has faced a backlog of student evaluations in recent years, forcing the TEA to step in.

How to view the annular solar eclipse safely

For the first time in 11 years, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from North America, including Central Texas, Saturday, Oct. 14. An optometrist tells us how to safely observe this phenomenon.

Bastrop Co. woman hopes granddaughter will come home after running away

A Bastrop County woman is hoping her granddaughter, 16-year-old Nevaeh Cortez, will come home after running away at the end of September.

Police asking for help identifying shooter in northeast Austin

The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help identifying two suspects in connection to a shooting in Northeast Austin.

Austin's Siete Foods surprises Latina business owners with cash awards

This week, the owners of La Cocina de Consuelo and Comadre Panaderia, two Latina-owned restaurants in Austin, got a surprise from Siete Foods: $15,000 and $10,000 grants to bring comfort and nourishment to their customers.

Crash in East Austin leaves 1 person dead

Austin-Travis County EMS says the crash happened at the intersection of Oak Springs and Airport at around 6:24 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Attacks in Israel: Family of Austin Israeli-American couple killed

An Austin Israeli-American couple says they are living a nightmare after Hamas militants killed two of their family members during the attacks in Israel on Saturday.

Austin airport expansion, renovations addressed during advisory meeting

An airport advisory meeting addressed the current state of the airport expansion and renovations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

CapMetro proposes changes to routes in Austin

CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.

Accused murderer Kaitlin Armstrong faces new felony charge for brief escape

The woman accused of murdering professional cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson in Austin over an alleged love-triangle tried to run away from authorities while she was in custody.