PEC customers can expect increase in their bills starting October
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) customers can expect an increase in their bills starting next month. It follows an expensive summer for Central Texans, with residents paying higher electricity rates as demand hit new records.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) customers can expect an increase in their bills starting next month. It follows an expensive summer for Central Texans, with residents paying higher electricity rates as demand hit new records.
2-alarm brush fire burning in Southeast Travis County
Firefighters and STARFlight are on scene of a 2-alarm brush fire in Southeast Travis County.
Firefighters and STARFlight are on scene of a 2-alarm brush fire in Southeast Travis County.
Austin weather: Record heat this week, but relief is on the way
It's going to be another triple-digit day, but we may finally get some relief soon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
It's going to be another triple-digit day, but we may finally get some relief soon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Former Bowie HS student arrested at gunpoint for trespassing on campus
Austin police arrested a former Bowie High School student at gunpoint on campus. School officials say the former student was trespassing.
Austin police arrested a former Bowie High School student at gunpoint on campus. School officials say the former student was trespassing.
All boat ramps on Lake Travis closed due to low water levels
The water level has dipped below 632-feet near the Tournament Point boat ramp, according to reports from Water Data for Texas, shutting off access to Travis County Park's boat ramps on Lake Travis.
The water level has dipped below 632-feet near the Tournament Point boat ramp, according to reports from Water Data for Texas, shutting off access to Travis County Park's boat ramps on Lake Travis.
De'Ondre White murder trial: First APD interview shown to jury
The police interview happened nine days after the mass shooting in 2021 that killed Doug Kantor and injured 14 others on Sixth Street.
The police interview happened nine days after the mass shooting in 2021 that killed Doug Kantor and injured 14 others on Sixth Street.
Man burglarizes unoccupied car on Duval Street: APD
Austin police are looking for the man and his vehicle following the burglary Sept. 3. He was caught on camera opening the victim's driver side door and attempting to open the trunk.
Austin police are looking for the man and his vehicle following the burglary Sept. 3. He was caught on camera opening the victim's driver side door and attempting to open the trunk.
Teens falling for online scams at higher rate than seniors: study
The study shows that over the last five years, money lost by young adults, 20 years old and younger, grew nearly 2,500% from 2017-22 compared to 805% for seniors.
The study shows that over the last five years, money lost by young adults, 20 years old and younger, grew nearly 2,500% from 2017-22 compared to 805% for seniors.
Lake levels remain low as boaters hit the water for Labor Day
Studies from Water Data for Texas show this time last year, Lake Travis was 51 percent full. Now, its at 38 percent.
Studies from Water Data for Texas show this time last year, Lake Travis was 51 percent full. Now, its at 38 percent.
More than 20 people serving life in prison for DWI in Texas
More than 4,000 people are incarcerated in Texas for driving while intoxicated. Of those, 21 are serving a life sentence. CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the story.
More than 4,000 people are incarcerated in Texas for driving while intoxicated. Of those, 21 are serving a life sentence. CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the story.
APA! signs agreement to build on property, expand to others
The City and Austin Pets Alive! have signed an agreement allowing APA! to rebuild on its current property and expand to other properties.
The City and Austin Pets Alive! have signed an agreement allowing APA! to rebuild on its current property and expand to other properties.
2 dogs dead in overnight house fire in Southeast Austin
AFD says a house and two vehicles were destroyed in a fire on Dalton Lane.
AFD says a house and two vehicles were destroyed in a fire on Dalton Lane.
Del Valle fiery crash sends four to the hospital
A fiery crash in Del Valle send four people to the hospital. It happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday evening on Pearce Lane, about a mile east of Kellam Road.
A fiery crash in Del Valle send four people to the hospital. It happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday evening on Pearce Lane, about a mile east of Kellam Road.
Lago Vista lifts water restrictions; crews find freshwater sponge in pumps
The city of Lago Vista lifted its water restrictions on Thursday. Water use had been restricted since early August, when city officials sent out an emergency alert saying that a water plant could not meet demand because of mechanical issues and low lake levels.
The city of Lago Vista lifted its water restrictions on Thursday. Water use had been restricted since early August, when city officials sent out an emergency alert saying that a water plant could not meet demand because of mechanical issues and low lake levels.
Ewers, No. 11 Texas start slow, finish strong in 37-10 season-opening win over Rice
Quinn Ewers passed for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Texas Longhorns overcame a sluggish start to beat the Rice Owls 37-10.
Quinn Ewers passed for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Texas Longhorns overcame a sluggish start to beat the Rice Owls 37-10.
2 dogs dead, 5 people displaced after house fire near Austin-Bergstrom; fire ruled accidental
The Austin Fire Department says crews are working on putting out a house fire on Cayenne Lane near the airport.
The Austin Fire Department says crews are working on putting out a house fire on Cayenne Lane near the airport.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Vandegrift vs Cedar Park
Over half the viewers who voted were right on the money with the Vandegrift Vipers, who dominated over the Cedar Park Timberwolves to stay undefeated for the 2023-24 Central Texas high school football season.
Over half the viewers who voted were right on the money with the Vandegrift Vipers, who dominated over the Cedar Park Timberwolves to stay undefeated for the 2023-24 Central Texas high school football season.
Two suspects rob Manor business at gunpoint: police
Manor police are looking for two suspects they say robbed a downtown business at gunpoint Saturday morning.
Manor police are looking for two suspects they say robbed a downtown business at gunpoint Saturday morning.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 2 rankings
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the second week of play.
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the second week of play.
Texas high school football: Central Texas week 2 highlights, scores
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 2!
High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has all the action from week 2!