Austin weather: Record heat and high fire risk

Between the extreme drought, extreme heat, low humidity, gusty winds and dry vegetation, the fire risk in Central Texas is very high. Zack Shields has the latest on the record-breaking heatwave.

6 agencies battle house fire in Lago Vista

In addition to the house fire, at one point, firefighters say embers were traveling several hundred yards and igniting spot fires.

Texas fire officials say wildfires could happen anytime, anywhere

The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.

New Austin Energy GM discusses high bills, winter storm response

We're all running our air conditioners more in this heat, which means higher energy bills. This, plus higher rates, is frustrating Austinites. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen sat down with Austin Energy's new general manager Bob Kahn to discuss.

Some Central Texas school districts approve pay raises for teachers, staff

This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.

15-acre brush fire now under control in Pflugerville

Crews are working to contain the fire off of Jesse Bohls Drive, southeast of Lake Pflugerville. Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 has the 15-acre brush fire off of Jesse Bohls Road under control. There is significant clean up that will require our firefighters and first responders to be on the scene for several hours. The evacuation order has been lifted and those nearby Scoria Drive and Elk Horn Drive can safely return home.

Austin ISD to provide free meals to students at 74 campuses

74 Austin ISD campuses will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students this school year thanks to a federal program.

Del Valle ISD partners with Thinkery to bring museum exhibits to child development center

The Thinkery will be investing $1.6 million into one of the three newly opened child development centers in Del Valle ISD to create a neighborhood museum with galleries and exhibits.

Two men rob woman in South Austin at knifepoint: APD

The suspects stole her purse and then used her bank card at Neiman Marcus in The Domain, Austin police say.

Del Valle ISD classes start August 9

Sixteen campuses in Del Valle prepared to welcome students and staff on Wednesday. Classes officially start on August 9.

VIDEO: Suspects seen throwing rocks at East Austin home

An East Austin man says a group of people have been throwing rocks at his home and shattering his windows. This has happened three times in the past month, and it's all caught on camera.

Austin man dies while trying to spread father's ashes at Arches National Park

James Bernard Hendricks was journeying across the West to the Sierra Nevada region of Nevada and California to spread his father’s ashes. Hendricks is believed to have died of heat stroke.

Zilker Park Vision Plan not to be presented to city council

After major backlash on the potential approval of the Zilker Park Vision Plan and the release of a 17-minute documentary against it called Zilker Inc., the mayor released a statement revealing the plan had been shelved.

Need help moving? Watch out for fraudulent companies

With summer being the busiest season for moving, consumers should be aware of ways fraudulent companies may take advantage. According to HireAHelper, there are three top moving scams to look out for.