DPS names first female Texas Ranger Major in agency's history
Major Wende Wakeman has served with Texas DPS for more than two decades, and joined the Texas Rangers in 2008.
Major Wende Wakeman has served with Texas DPS for more than two decades, and joined the Texas Rangers in 2008.
Underground gasoline tank catches fire, 1 injured
The Austin Fire Department says the fire broke out just before 1 p.m. in an underground gasoline tank.
The Austin Fire Department says the fire broke out just before 1 p.m. in an underground gasoline tank.
New banners, street signs debut in Red River Cultural District
The signs adorn key intersections from 7th Street to 12th Street along Red River and also serve as tribute to local artists and venues, says the Red River Cultural District.
The signs adorn key intersections from 7th Street to 12th Street along Red River and also serve as tribute to local artists and venues, says the Red River Cultural District.
Austin weather: Temperatures decreasing, rain chances increasing this week
There's only a slight chance of rain Tuesday, but we could see some showers by the end of the week. Zack Shields has details.
There's only a slight chance of rain Tuesday, but we could see some showers by the end of the week. Zack Shields has details.
Viral TikTok by man living in North Austin homeless shelter: "It's changed my life"
A man behind a viral TikTok shows what it's really like living in a North Austin homeless shelter. He made the video after recent criticism about conditions at the city's Northbridge Shelter
A man behind a viral TikTok shows what it's really like living in a North Austin homeless shelter. He made the video after recent criticism about conditions at the city's Northbridge Shelter
Body found in east Austin; police investigating
Austin police are investigating after a body was found off FM 969 near Lower Drive.
Austin police are investigating after a body was found off FM 969 near Lower Drive.
'Prison saved my life': Man set to spend life in prison for 8 DWI convictions
In 2004, a man who was convicted of eight DWIs was sentenced to life in prison. FOX 7’s Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with Gary Gibbs.
In 2004, a man who was convicted of eight DWIs was sentenced to life in prison. FOX 7’s Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with Gary Gibbs.
AFD battles restaurant fire in downtown high-rise
The restaurant, Red Ash Italia, was evacuated as the Austin Fire Department worked to put out a 2-alarm fire in a high-rise building downtown.
The restaurant, Red Ash Italia, was evacuated as the Austin Fire Department worked to put out a 2-alarm fire in a high-rise building downtown.
Ceremony, removal of iconic Barton Springs leaning pecan tree delayed: PARD
"Flo" has been an iconic staple of Barton Springs Pool, growing beside it for generations. The earliest known photos of the tree date back almost 100 years.
"Flo" has been an iconic staple of Barton Springs Pool, growing beside it for generations. The earliest known photos of the tree date back almost 100 years.
Althea Rogers: Austin woman hasn't been seen in 38 years
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a woman who has been missing for almost four decades. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has her story in this "Missing in Texas."
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a woman who has been missing for almost four decades. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has her story in this "Missing in Texas."
Austin weather: Temps in the 90s this week plus several chances of rain
Have we finally seen our last 100 degree day of the year? Zack Shields has a look at the week ahead, plus several chances of rain.
Have we finally seen our last 100 degree day of the year? Zack Shields has a look at the week ahead, plus several chances of rain.
'Critical incident' shut down busy intersection in downtown Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS says there was a person in distress on a crane at the intersection of West 6th Street and Guadalupe.
Austin-Travis County EMS says there was a person in distress on a crane at the intersection of West 6th Street and Guadalupe.
33rd annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival draws crowds looking for some heat
Crowds gathered at the Far Out Lounge in south Austin Saturday for the 33rd annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival.
Crowds gathered at the Far Out Lounge in south Austin Saturday for the 33rd annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival.
City of Austin releases new data on self-driving cars
Self-driving cars may be the way of the future, but they're encountering quite a few glitches in the here and now. The City of Austin is out with some new numbers on just how many incidents there have been involving those driverless cars.
Self-driving cars may be the way of the future, but they're encountering quite a few glitches in the here and now. The City of Austin is out with some new numbers on just how many incidents there have been involving those driverless cars.
Structure fire at former lounge in south Austin; fire under control: AFD
Fire crews responded to a structure fire at the former Indian Roller lounge on Manchaca Road in south Austin. Crews were able to control the fire, which is now under investigation.
Fire crews responded to a structure fire at the former Indian Roller lounge on Manchaca Road in south Austin. Crews were able to control the fire, which is now under investigation.
Austin firefighters have new contract after deal reached through arbitration
The contract runs through September 2025 and includes base wage increases of 4% each year, as well as one-time payments to firefights and stipends for specific divisions.
The contract runs through September 2025 and includes base wage increases of 4% each year, as well as one-time payments to firefights and stipends for specific divisions.
APD, AISD, organizations bring local resources to community at health and wellness fair
Dozens of organizations set up shop at Travis High School for the Health and Wellness Resources Fair, bringing together local resources to help students, their families and the community.
Dozens of organizations set up shop at Travis High School for the Health and Wellness Resources Fair, bringing together local resources to help students, their families and the community.
Brush fire breaks out at homeless encampment in south Austin; fire under control: AFD
Fire crews responded to a fire at a homeless encampment near Ben White Boulevard and Bannister. AFD says the fire is under control.
Fire crews responded to a fire at a homeless encampment near Ben White Boulevard and Bannister. AFD says the fire is under control.
CapMetro bus on fire in south Austin; expect delays: AFD
Austin fire crews responded to a fire on a CapMetro bus in a South Austin intersection Saturday.
Austin fire crews responded to a fire on a CapMetro bus in a South Austin intersection Saturday.
Iconic Barton Springs leaning pecan tree to be removed due to fungal infection: PARD
An iconic leaning pecan tree at Barton Springs, known affectionately as “Flo," will be removed from the area due to a fungal infection, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
An iconic leaning pecan tree at Barton Springs, known affectionately as “Flo," will be removed from the area due to a fungal infection, according to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.