Austin residents stay active outside despite streak of triple-digit temperatures
Austin is nearing the record for the longest streak of triple-digit heat days. Despite this, some residents brave the heat and continue to stay active outside.
Austin is nearing the record for the longest streak of triple-digit heat days. Despite this, some residents brave the heat and continue to stay active outside.
Austin weather: Another hot and humid day, with more to come
The heat streak continues: yesterday's 102 degree high marked 21 days straight of triple digit heat. That streak will continue today.
The heat streak continues: yesterday's 102 degree high marked 21 days straight of triple digit heat. That streak will continue today.
Austin recording artist attempts to break world record for largest water gun fight
A local recording artist attempted to break the world record for largest water gun fight at Zilker Park on Friday.
A local recording artist attempted to break the world record for largest water gun fight at Zilker Park on Friday.
Protesters gather at Governor's Mansion calling for change to border policy
Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen's Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, protesters gathered to speak out against the governor's immigration policy.
Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen's Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, protesters gathered to speak out against the governor's immigration policy.
Austin advocates react to Biden military sexual assault executive order
President Biden signed an executive order Friday to change how the military handles sexual assaults and other serious offenses. One organization has been fighting for change since the murder of specialist Vanessa Guillen.
President Biden signed an executive order Friday to change how the military handles sexual assaults and other serious offenses. One organization has been fighting for change since the murder of specialist Vanessa Guillen.
Austin firefighters face heat dangers due to lack of air conditioning in fire trucks
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin in studio to discuss the recent report that many Austin fire trucks lack air conditioning in extreme heat.
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin in studio to discuss the recent report that many Austin fire trucks lack air conditioning in extreme heat.
Multiple Austin fire trucks do not have working air conditioning, leaving firefighters sweltering in heat
More than a dozen Austin fire trucks currently do not have working air conditioning, but these trucks are still being used to respond to calls every day, even in extreme heat.
More than a dozen Austin fire trucks currently do not have working air conditioning, but these trucks are still being used to respond to calls every day, even in extreme heat.
St. David's Women's Center of Texas celebrates new expansion
As Austin continues to grow, so does St. David's Women's Center of Texas, and the level of care at the center is reaching new heights. Four new floors have been completed and will be open for patients starting July 31.
As Austin continues to grow, so does St. David's Women's Center of Texas, and the level of care at the center is reaching new heights. Four new floors have been completed and will be open for patients starting July 31.
Austin Wildlife Rescue sees increase in heat-related calls
Austin Wildlife Rescue says it's seen an increase in dehydrated and overheating animals in need of care, as well as an increase in reports of animals coming closer to homes looking for water.
Austin Wildlife Rescue says it's seen an increase in dehydrated and overheating animals in need of care, as well as an increase in reports of animals coming closer to homes looking for water.
Austin weather: 'Cooler' Friday, but triple-digit temps continue
The extreme heat is easing, but the triple-digit streak continues here in Central Texas. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
The extreme heat is easing, but the triple-digit streak continues here in Central Texas. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Active shooter report at Tesla Gigafactory prompts large police presence
There was a large law enforcement presence at the Tesla Gigafactory after a 911 call reporting an active shooter, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
There was a large law enforcement presence at the Tesla Gigafactory after a 911 call reporting an active shooter, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
Blind keyboardist overcomes obstacles, inspires other musicians
Devin Gutierrez can’t see the notes, and can’t see the keys, but he’s overcome obstacles and is sharing his musical talent with the world.
Devin Gutierrez can’t see the notes, and can’t see the keys, but he’s overcome obstacles and is sharing his musical talent with the world.
Woman rescued from Lake Travis near Bob Wentz Park
A woman was rescued from Lake Travis near Bob Wentz Park Thursday evening.
A woman was rescued from Lake Travis near Bob Wentz Park Thursday evening.
Austinites can adopt goat so herd can continue cleaning up poison ivy along Lady Bird Lake
In an effort to keep the program going, the nonprofit has given residents the opportunity to adopt a goat for $20 per month or $240 for the year.
In an effort to keep the program going, the nonprofit has given residents the opportunity to adopt a goat for $20 per month or $240 for the year.
Austin Energy notices high demand for energy as Texans try to keep cool
Austin Energy has noticed a high demand for energy this month as Texans try to keep cool this summer.
Austin Energy has noticed a high demand for energy this month as Texans try to keep cool this summer.
Multiple court issues ahead for embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.
1 person in custody following Southeast Austin house fire
One person was taken into custody following a house fire on Thursday.
One person was taken into custody following a house fire on Thursday.
Austin man arrested in Manor for soliciting sex from 14-year-old girl
The man had met the 14-year-old online and sent sexually explicit images to her, says Manor police.
The man had met the 14-year-old online and sent sexually explicit images to her, says Manor police.
Austinites cheer on USWNT at Haymakers watch party
Fans from all over the Austin area gathered at Haymaker to cheer on the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) as they faced off against the Netherlands.
Fans from all over the Austin area gathered at Haymaker to cheer on the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) as they faced off against the Netherlands.
Austin city budget: Where is the money going?
The Austin City Council recently heard from concerned citizens wanting the city budget to include funding for areas of need across the city. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
The Austin City Council recently heard from concerned citizens wanting the city budget to include funding for areas of need across the city. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.