Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in South Austin
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver in South Austin early Friday morning.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver in South Austin early Friday morning.
Austin Animal Center seeing rise in canine distemper cases
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
Austin City Council members present amendments to address staffing crisis at 911 call center
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
Austin cardiologist speaks on extreme heat impact on heart health
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Doctors say when temperatures soar into the triple digits, more stress is put on the heart, causing an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
No injuries reported, man arrested after explosion at St. David's hospital parking garage: APD
A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody related to the incident and is now facing a third-degree felony.
A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody related to the incident and is now facing a third-degree felony.
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.
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.
American Red Cross tips on how to prepare for wildfires
With all of Central Texas under a very high risk of wildfires, now is the time to prepare.
With all of Central Texas under a very high risk of wildfires, now is the time to prepare.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.
Fire crews work to control 100-acre grass fire near Travis County Expo Center
Fire crews are working to put out a fire near the Travis County Expo Center. This is a three-alarm fire.
Fire crews are working to put out a fire near the Travis County Expo Center. This is a three-alarm fire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The suspects stole her purse and then used her bank card at Neiman Marcus in The Domain, Austin police say.
Austin firefighters respond to house fire in Central Austin
When firefighters arrived, they found a large amount of smoke and fire coming from the home.
When firefighters arrived, they found a large amount of smoke and fire coming from the home.
Austin weather: Fire danger very high to extreme, as triple-digit heat continues
We're in for another hot one Wednesday, and tomorrow could be even hotter. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
We're in for another hot one Wednesday, and tomorrow could be even hotter. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
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.
Sixteen campuses in Del Valle prepared to welcome students and staff on Wednesday. Classes officially start on August 9.
Arrest made in shooting death of man during an argument in Southeast Austin
Police say the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during an argument.
Police say the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during an argument.