1 dead after motorcycle crash in southeast Austin: ATCEMS

One person is dead after a motorcycle collision in the 4900 block of East William Cannon Drive at 11:57 a.m. Saturday, according to a tweet from ATCEMS.

Residents in North Austin neighborhood that flooded says claims are getting denied

Residents say their homes flooded because the city didn't maintain the creek system, especially after the February ice storm. Now, their frustration is mounting because they say every way of trying to get help is a dead end.

Austin public pools operational thanks to lifeguard increase

This summer, Austin was able to employ over 750 staff members, which is enough to operate all 32 public pools in the city.

Historic cabin restoration at Rosewood Park included in Austin Juneteenth celebration

The cabin was built by Henry Madison, a former slave who moved from Memphis to Austin. The announcement of the cabin's renovation is part of the upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

Barricaded subject in custody in Pflugerville

Police evacuated nearby residences after a person barricaded themselves inside a home armed with a knife and a firearm.

Cooling center hours extended in Austin over holiday weekend

With temps over 100 degrees for the next several days, the City of Austin is extending its cooling center hours and EMS is warning people to take extra precautions to stay safe.

Austin weather: Heat continues through the weekend

A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of Central Texas, and some are under a Heat Warning. Zack Shields has the latest on this hot streak that's going to get worse before it gets better.

Things to do in Austin this weekend: June 16 to 18

From a Broadway show to a Father's Day concert to several local Juneteenth celebrations, here's the scoop on what's happening in Austin this weekend.

CTRMA provides update on MoPac South Expansion project

The MoPac South Expansion project would cover about eight miles and proposed adding express lanes in both directions, from Cesar Chavez to Slaughter.

Austin animal shelters, firefighters deal with skyrocketing temperatures

With the heat advisory in effect until tomorrow night, and with temperatures soaring into the triple-digits into next week, Austin firefighters and animal shelters are struggling to keep things cool.

Austin pools reopen after increased wages, worker solidarity

Austin Parks & Recreation says the reopenings are due to a massive increase in lifeguard employment, which is now back to pre-pandemic levels.

Austin weather: Heat Advisory for parts of Central Texas

With the heat and humidity combo, the feels like temperatures will be nearing 110 to 115 for several hours in the afternoon.

ATCEMS captain reminds Austinites of water safety amid recent drownings

With the recent drowning incidents in Lake Travis, Austin Travis County EMS Captain Darren Noak wants to remind everyone of some safety reminders before hitting the water.

New therapy hopes to treat Alzheimer's disease

In this FOX 7 Healthbeat, Dr. Donald J. Garcia with Austin Clinical Trial Partners speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas about an investigational therapy for Alzheimer's patients.

Former Longhorn softball standout begins professional fastpitch career in Austin

Former Texas standout second baseman Janae Jefferson left her mark on UT, and now she is back in Austin playing with the Texas Smoke, a new professional fastpitch softball team.

Over 2,300 people experiencing homelessness in Austin, ECHO says

This year, the population was spread out with the largest concentration of homeless people in the downtown area and South Austin seeing the largest increase.

Father's Day 2023: Specials and events from around Austin

Celebrate Dad this week and weekend with these incredible Father's Day selections from across Central Texas.