Does salt increase risk of AFib?
A new study finds that people who don't add salt to their meals are 18 percent less likely to develop AFib. Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
A new study finds that people who don't add salt to their meals are 18 percent less likely to develop AFib. Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Heidi Broussard case: Lifetime movie about Austin murder, kidnapping to air Sept. 23
An Austin murder and kidnapping case from 2019 is now the plot of a Lifetime movie premiering Saturday, Sept. 23. It depicts the murder of Heidi Broussard.
An Austin murder and kidnapping case from 2019 is now the plot of a Lifetime movie premiering Saturday, Sept. 23. It depicts the murder of Heidi Broussard.
Texas leads in the country in FFA membership
Students at Lago Vista High School are part of the staggering 170,000 members of the Texas Future Farmers of America Organization.
Students at Lago Vista High School are part of the staggering 170,000 members of the Texas Future Farmers of America Organization.
Austin ISD pushes vote for TEA proposed order to Sept. 26
The clock is ticking before Austin ISD has to respond to the Texas Education Agency's proposed order for Austin ISD to consider in place of a conservatorship over special education.
The clock is ticking before Austin ISD has to respond to the Texas Education Agency's proposed order for Austin ISD to consider in place of a conservatorship over special education.
Man shot, killed following road rage incident in South Austin
One person is dead following a shooting in South Austin, police said.
One person is dead following a shooting in South Austin, police said.
Austin council member Jose Velasquez proud of Hispanic representation
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
CapMetro launches new app, fare system
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
Antisemitic vandalism reported on, near UT Austin campus
UT Austin says it will discipline any University-associated people found to have vandalized university or City of Austin property.
UT Austin says it will discipline any University-associated people found to have vandalized university or City of Austin property.
Austin to require composting collection at all multifamily communities beginning Oct 2024
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Body found in wooded area in Travis County; man charged with tampering with evidence
The Llano County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man whose body was dumped in a wooded area off Hamilton Pool Road.
The Llano County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man whose body was dumped in a wooded area off Hamilton Pool Road.
Former Round Rock pastor gets federal prison sentence for child sexual abuse material
Two hard drives found during a search of his home and vehicle contained more than 100,000 images and more than 5,000 videos of child sexual abuse material.
Two hard drives found during a search of his home and vehicle contained more than 100,000 images and more than 5,000 videos of child sexual abuse material.
Austin weather: Temperatures rising, could tie record
Once again, we're looking at feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees. How long will this heat stick around? Zack Shields has the answer plus when we could see some rain.
Once again, we're looking at feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees. How long will this heat stick around? Zack Shields has the answer plus when we could see some rain.
Liberty Hill teacher dresses up for picture day to make memories for her students
A Liberty Hill school teacher is poking fun at herself to make memories for her students.
A Liberty Hill school teacher is poking fun at herself to make memories for her students.
Zilker Eagle miniature train restorations continue with brake testing, track adjustments
The City of Austin and the Austin Parks Foundation continue to make efforts to restore the Zilker Eagle, the iconic miniature train at Zilker Park.
The City of Austin and the Austin Parks Foundation continue to make efforts to restore the Zilker Eagle, the iconic miniature train at Zilker Park.
Austin council members briefed on ongoing homeless crisis
Austin council members were briefed on how the city is addressing its ongoing homeless crisis.
Austin council members were briefed on how the city is addressing its ongoing homeless crisis.
Eanes ISD's proposal for Tesla fleet as district police vehicles receives backlash
Eanes ISD has proposed buying a fleet of Teslas to be used as police vehicles. Now, parents and a state lawmaker are voicing their concerns about how the district is spending taxpayer money.
Eanes ISD has proposed buying a fleet of Teslas to be used as police vehicles. Now, parents and a state lawmaker are voicing their concerns about how the district is spending taxpayer money.
Austin weather: Temperatures near 100 degrees again this week
It's the last week of summer and we're, once again, looking at high temperatures near 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details plus when we might see some rain in his full forecast.
It's the last week of summer and we're, once again, looking at high temperatures near 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details plus when we might see some rain in his full forecast.
New details revealed on Austin's plan to cover I-35 through downtown
Nearly a month after the eight-mile-long Capital Express Central project got federal approval, Austin City Council members were briefed on TxDOT’s $4.5 billion revamp of I-36 through Austin, as well as the city-funded plan to make the most of it.
Nearly a month after the eight-mile-long Capital Express Central project got federal approval, Austin City Council members were briefed on TxDOT’s $4.5 billion revamp of I-36 through Austin, as well as the city-funded plan to make the most of it.
New details revealed about 36 bodies found under Oakwood Cemetery chapel
The Oakwood Cemetery Archeological Project team, made up of multiple departments from UT Austin and the University of Connecticut, say they took samples from Texas State University for research using teeth and bones to extract DNA.
The Oakwood Cemetery Archeological Project team, made up of multiple departments from UT Austin and the University of Connecticut, say they took samples from Texas State University for research using teeth and bones to extract DNA.
District 2 council member Vanessa Fuentes works to be a voice for Austin
Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.