Vehicle towing: Knowing your rights in Texas
In this 7 On Your Side, FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at the regulations for vehicle towing in Texas, as well as data on towing company complaints.
In this 7 On Your Side, FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at the regulations for vehicle towing in Texas, as well as data on towing company complaints.
North Austin middle school watering schedule raises concerns amid restrictions
A North Austin resident is voicing his concerns about a nearby middle school's watering schedule amid the city's stage one drought response restrictions.
A North Austin resident is voicing his concerns about a nearby middle school's watering schedule amid the city's stage one drought response restrictions.
Advocates call on Austin City Council to add more community investments to proposed budget
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.
Austin FD sees uptick in fire calls due to dry weather
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
UT Longhorns kick off preseason camp August 2
The UT Football team is about to ramp things up, as they kick off preseason camp Wednesday, August 2.
The UT Football team is about to ramp things up, as they kick off preseason camp Wednesday, August 2.
Make-A-Wish dream comes true for Austin teen
Nicholas was diagnosed with a Neuromuscular Disorder, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, when he was almost 2 years old. Now at 17 years old, the avid car enthusiast found himself at Covert Bee Cave, a Make-A-Wish sponsor.
Nicholas was diagnosed with a Neuromuscular Disorder, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, when he was almost 2 years old. Now at 17 years old, the avid car enthusiast found himself at Covert Bee Cave, a Make-A-Wish sponsor.
Suspect in Austin child kidnapping case charged
Multiple suspects were detained as part of the investigation and police say additional charges and arrests may be filed.
Multiple suspects were detained as part of the investigation and police say additional charges and arrests may be filed.
Austin FC trades midfielder Diego Fagundez to LA Galaxy
In exchange for Fagundez, senior midfielder and Texas native Memo Rodríguez will be joining the team through the end of the season with options for 2024 and 2025.
In exchange for Fagundez, senior midfielder and Texas native Memo Rodríguez will be joining the team through the end of the season with options for 2024 and 2025.
SH 130 reopens after grass fires
Three fire departments fought two grass fires along SH 130 Tuesday afternoon.
Three fire departments fought two grass fires along SH 130 Tuesday afternoon.
Austin EMS responded to record number of heat-related incidents in July
Austin-Travis County EMS says it saw more monthly heat-related incidents this July than it has in the past three years.
Austin-Travis County EMS says it saw more monthly heat-related incidents this July than it has in the past three years.
Austin weather: Record-breaking heatwave rolls on
This week, we're likely to break the record for the longest streak of days over 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details plus a slight chance of rain.
This week, we're likely to break the record for the longest streak of days over 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details plus a slight chance of rain.
High fire risk: How to prevent wildfires in your area
The wildfire threat in Central Texas is high to very high right now, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
The wildfire threat in Central Texas is high to very high right now, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Del Valle ISD spends nearly $1.1M to add additional officers on campuses
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
Street takeovers: APD responds to multiple incidents throughout Austin
Austin police responded to several “street takeover" incidents over a three-and-a-half-hour period Saturday night.
Austin police responded to several “street takeover" incidents over a three-and-a-half-hour period Saturday night.
Tiera Strand's cause of death is undetermined: autopsy
Tiera Strand's body was found five days after she was last seen alive and around 75 miles away.
Tiera Strand's body was found five days after she was last seen alive and around 75 miles away.
Body found on side of the road in East Austin
Police were responding to a check welfare call when they found the body.
Police were responding to a check welfare call when they found the body.
Austin weather: Heat warnings, advisories return to Central Texas
It's a possible record-breaker today, and tomorrow could be even hotter. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
It's a possible record-breaker today, and tomorrow could be even hotter. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Austin police officers speak out after helping rescue girl from kidnappers
Police say a store called 911 after a child told an employee that she had been kidnapped and the kidnappers were still in the store.
Police say a store called 911 after a child told an employee that she had been kidnapped and the kidnappers were still in the store.
Firefighters respond to overnight house fire in South Austin
AFD got a call around 2:50 a.m. about a house on fire in the 6800 block of Lunar Drive.
AFD got a call around 2:50 a.m. about a house on fire in the 6800 block of Lunar Drive.
Hamilton Pool reopens after two-month closure
The Hamilton Preserve Pool has reopened after closing in May due to high bacteria levels. Guests arrived this weekend to cool off and enjoy the pool.
The Hamilton Preserve Pool has reopened after closing in May due to high bacteria levels. Guests arrived this weekend to cool off and enjoy the pool.