Accused 'wedding scammer' facing felonies in Travis County for SXSW venue rental scheme
The accused Willis "Wedding Scammer" is facing two felonies in Travis County for allegedly running a SXSW venue rental scheme.
New valet pilot program to offer 6th Street parking
An Austin-based company will pilot the city's first permitted “valet district" for an easier way to get to Sixth Street.
TEA accountability ratings: 31 Central Texas school districts saw improved scores
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
Back-to-school safety: Officials remind drivers to stay alert
Class is officially back in session and officials want to remind drivers to stay alert.
Suspect in Austin Target shooting had lengthy criminal history
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
Police seek owner of abandoned vehicle found on private property in Mustang Ridge
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
String of burglaries in North Austin causes one small businesses to go cashless
A string of burglaries in North Austin left small business owners a mess to clean up, and at least one is rethinking how they're going to do business moving forward.
Austin weather: Austin bakes under triple-digit heat, Hurricane Erin brings rip current risk
Austin is facing another day of triple-digit heat with a high of 100 degrees predicted for Sunday, marking the 14th time the city has reached that temperature this year.
Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to protest redistricting
Texas Democrats who oppose a controversial Republican-led redistricting plan appear to be shifting strategy from walkout to holding protest rallies.
Special Session 2 begins at the Texas Capitol
The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.
Austin Target shooting: APD looking for driver of vehicle that was hit by suspect
The Austin Police Department is looking for a vehicle that was involved in a multi-vehicle crash that included a vehicle driven by the man suspected of shooting and killing three people at a Target in North Austin on Monday.
Screwworm threat in Austin: Gov. Abbott & Secretary Rollins on plans to fight back
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reveal plans to fight back against threats posed by the New World screwworm.
Austin Target shooting: Shooter admits to killing 3 people 'to save us all'
New details have been released in connection with the deadly North Austin Target shooting.
Travis County DA Jose Garza addresses criticism of being 'soft on crime' and a 'rogue DA'
In a sit-down interview with FOX 7 Austin, reporter Angela Shen asked DA Jose Garza about some of the criticism he has faced.
Woman accused of murdering baby in her care could be released after wrongful conviction: judge
A woman who has been in prison for two decades could soon be free. A judge believes she was wrongfully convicted of murdering a baby in her care.
Austin City Council passes $6.3B budget for 2025-26, approves tax rate election
Austin City Council has voted to approve its $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26.
Break-in at Austin Pets Alive!: 1 dog dies, other dogs injured after being released
Austin Pets Alive! has released surveillance video hoping to identify a person who broke in and let dogs out of their kennels. 1 dog died, others were injured and a search was conducted for missing pets.
Paintball scavenger hunt incident along Austin trail: Live streamer arrested
A live streamer involved in a scavenger hunt in Austin has been arrested after an incident with a paintball gun along a trail.
Goodwill offering career advancement training opportunities
Goodwill is a household name known for taking in donations, but what people may not know is that the non-profit offers training opportunities to help people advance in their careers at a low cost.