Rollover crash in South Austin kills 1 person

DPS says a pickup truck driver died after they lost control on Slaughter Lane.

Experts say extreme summer heat can impact mental health

You’ve heard about seasonal depression in the winter, but experts say extreme heat in the summer—like the triple-digit temperatures we’ve seen across Central Texas—can impact your mental health as well.

Central Texas lawn care companies struggle during extreme heat

Austin-area lawn care service companies say this summer has been one of their most challenging, thank to the dry and hot weather.

Policing in Austin: APD/DPS partnership, Chacon retirement and more

In this FOX 7 Focus, Susana Almanza, director of the east Austin-based grassroots organization PODER, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss policing in Austin, the APD/DPS partnership, police chief Chacon's retirement, and more.

1 seriously injured in overnight crash on I-35

The adult was pinned in their vehicle and had to be extricated by first responders, says ATCEMS.

Texas high school football: Central Texas week 1 rankings

High school football is back for another season in Central Texas and FOX 7 Austin has the rankings following the first week of play.

City begins flood risk reduction project in north Austin neighborhood

Earlier this year, we reported on a neighborhood in north Austin that saw significant flooding after storms and heavy rain. This week, the city began phase one of an infrastructure project hoping to reduce the risk of future floods in that area.

Annual Bat Fest returns to downtown Austin

Thousands gathered downtown Saturday evening to celebrate the city's infamous colony of Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge.

Scooter crash near UT campus leaves one with life-threatening injuries: ATCEMS

One person is in the hospital with critical life-threatening injuries after a scooter collided with a vehicle near UT campus Saturday afternoon, according to ATCEMS.

Council member Mackenzie Kelly speaks on Austin's public safety, fire prevention concerns

It's been a busy week for the Austin City Council. From a big announcement on personnel changes at the Austin Police Department, to major steps to address fire danger.

Travis County judge grants injunction against state transgender youth health care ban; state appeals

A Texas district judge granted an injunction against Texas' transgender youth health care ban, blocking the ban from going into effect Sept. 1. The Office of the Attorney General has filed an appeal.

Camnik Campbell murder: No arrests or suspects 1 year after killing

The body of Camnik Campbell was found near Barton Springs Pool one year ago today. Police are still searching for suspects in the case.

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power again Friday due to 'tight grid conditions'

For the second day in a row, ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal on August 25, from 3 – 9 p.m., because operating reserves are expected to be low for several hours.