Longhorn football: Fans tailgate and cheer on UT football
Fans geared up outside DKR Stadium Saturday, eating, drinking and getting ready to watch the Texas Longhorns take on Wyoming.
Fans geared up outside DKR Stadium Saturday, eating, drinking and getting ready to watch the Texas Longhorns take on Wyoming.
Austin receives $4 million grant from EPA for new solid waste recycling program
Austin is getting a big investment for a new solid waste recycling program from the EPA.
Austin is getting a big investment for a new solid waste recycling program from the EPA.
Travis High School coach raises money for soccer team
An Austin high school coach is going out of his way to make sure his soccer team is geared up before the season starts.
An Austin high school coach is going out of his way to make sure his soccer team is geared up before the season starts.
Drivers will now pay for parking on South Congress
The days of free parking on South Congress are over. The City of Austin announced this month, drivers will have to start paying for a spot.
The days of free parking on South Congress are over. The City of Austin announced this month, drivers will have to start paying for a spot.
Ken Paxton acquitted on all articles of impeachment by Texas Senate
Ken Paxton has been acquitted of all 16 articles of impeachment by the Texas Senate.
Ken Paxton has been acquitted of all 16 articles of impeachment by the Texas Senate.
High school football: Lightning safety at athletic events
High school football is back, but recent stormy weather has caused delays at some Thursday and Friday night games. What procedures are schools taking to ensure their fans and athletes are safe during bad weather?
High school football is back, but recent stormy weather has caused delays at some Thursday and Friday night games. What procedures are schools taking to ensure their fans and athletes are safe during bad weather?
Austin City Council resolution hopes to improve APD transparency
Amid growing concerns that Austin police are being overwhelmed due to ongoing staffing shortages, a new resolution from the Austin City Council hopes to make the department's statistics available to the public. Council member Chito Vela joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss.
Amid growing concerns that Austin police are being overwhelmed due to ongoing staffing shortages, a new resolution from the Austin City Council hopes to make the department's statistics available to the public. Council member Chito Vela joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss.
New COVID-19 vaccines emerge as cases rise nationwide
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available as COVID-19 cases increase across the country. Dr. Kristin Mondy, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UT Austin's Dell Medical School, joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to talk about who should get a shot, and when.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available as COVID-19 cases increase across the country. Dr. Kristin Mondy, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UT Austin's Dell Medical School, joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to talk about who should get a shot, and when.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 4 highlights, scores
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 4!
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 4!
Crypto-controversy: Advocates raise alarm about effects of crypto mining on state grid, ratepayers
Cryptocurrency and crypto mining are growing industries in the state of Texas, but some advocates are raising alarms about the effects of these industries on the state power grid, and on ratepayers.
Cryptocurrency and crypto mining are growing industries in the state of Texas, but some advocates are raising alarms about the effects of these industries on the state power grid, and on ratepayers.
Christopher Taylor trial: Judge denies change of venue motion
Travis County judge Dayna Blazey held a hearing Thursday on a change of venue motion for Christopher Taylor's murder trial. Officer Taylor is accused of killing Michael Ramos unjustifiably in 2020.
Travis County judge Dayna Blazey held a hearing Thursday on a change of venue motion for Christopher Taylor's murder trial. Officer Taylor is accused of killing Michael Ramos unjustifiably in 2020.
City of Austin to hold emergency preparedness class for residents
The City of Austin invites residents to sign up for an emergency preparedness class to be held on Sept. 28. The course will teach people what they need to know to be ready for a disaster.
The City of Austin invites residents to sign up for an emergency preparedness class to be held on Sept. 28. The course will teach people what they need to know to be ready for a disaster.
Austin weather: Another round of storms likely Friday; some may be severe
The Austin area is under a marginal risk of severe weather again today. Zack Shields has a look at the radar and what to expect.
The Austin area is under a marginal risk of severe weather again today. Zack Shields has a look at the radar and what to expect.
Austin police searching for woman who ran car through education service center
Austin police are searching for a woman who drove her vehicle through a gate at an education service center in east Austin, causing nearly $30,000 in property damage.
Austin police are searching for a woman who drove her vehicle through a gate at an education service center in east Austin, causing nearly $30,000 in property damage.
New contract for Austin EMS, firefighters; police negotiations stall
Under the new four-year contract, current employees will see at minimum a 4% salary increase. Salaries will also increase for entry-level medics and long-term employees.
Under the new four-year contract, current employees will see at minimum a 4% salary increase. Salaries will also increase for entry-level medics and long-term employees.
City, Austin EMS Association approve four-year contract
This contract builds on the 2022 one-year contract extension that gave the average employee an increase of over 6 percent at that time.
This contract builds on the 2022 one-year contract extension that gave the average employee an increase of over 6 percent at that time.
How an auto worker's strike would impact central Texas
The clock is ticking for Detroit's big three auto companies to strike a deal with the United Auto Workers. FOX 7's Kelly Saberi breaks down how electric vehicles are driving some of this change, and the impact a strike would have on central Texas.
The clock is ticking for Detroit's big three auto companies to strike a deal with the United Auto Workers. FOX 7's Kelly Saberi breaks down how electric vehicles are driving some of this change, and the impact a strike would have on central Texas.
Fall Pecan Street Festival returns to downtown Austin
The Pecan Street Festival, one of the largest and oldest arts and crafts festivals in the country, returns to downtown Austin this weekend.
The Pecan Street Festival, one of the largest and oldest arts and crafts festivals in the country, returns to downtown Austin this weekend.
City of Austin partners with Florence, Italy
The City of Austin announced a new cooperation agreement between the city and Florence Italy. The agreement is meant to encourage educational, cultural and business collaboration between the cities.
The City of Austin announced a new cooperation agreement between the city and Florence Italy. The agreement is meant to encourage educational, cultural and business collaboration between the cities.
APD looking for South Austin hit-and-run suspect
APD detectives are looking for a man they say left the scene of a crash in South Austin in June that injured someone.
APD detectives are looking for a man they say left the scene of a crash in South Austin in June that injured someone.