TxDOT breaks ground on I-35 Capital Express North project
The $606 million freeway expansion will add one HOV lane in each direction of I-35 in areas of North Austin, along with other road improvements.
The $606 million freeway expansion will add one HOV lane in each direction of I-35 in areas of North Austin, along with other road improvements.
Museum of Illusions opens in North Austin with mind-bending exhibits and immersive experiences
The museum in The Domain is an interactive experience with optical illusions, 3-D holograms, and more.
The museum in The Domain is an interactive experience with optical illusions, 3-D holograms, and more.
Firefighters respond to fire at Widen Elementary in Southeast Austin
Students are being allowed back inside a Southeast Austin school after a small electrical fire Wednesday morning.
Students are being allowed back inside a Southeast Austin school after a small electrical fire Wednesday morning.
Central Texas weather: Cool weather continues Wednesday, then warming trend begins
Enjoy the cooler temperatures while they last. A warm front is heading our way. Zack Shields has details, plus a few chances for some rain, in his full forecast.
Enjoy the cooler temperatures while they last. A warm front is heading our way. Zack Shields has details, plus a few chances for some rain, in his full forecast.
Texas law enforcement sees increase in fraudulent vehicle sales
In these recent cases, the task force has found that the majority of vehicles being sold fraudulently are coming from Houston, but the vehicles can end up being sold all over Texas.
In these recent cases, the task force has found that the majority of vehicles being sold fraudulently are coming from Houston, but the vehicles can end up being sold all over Texas.
Texas lawmakers debate 'Bentley's Law' to deter drunk driving
State lawmakers are debating whether drunk drivers who kill someone's parent should have to pay child support to their family. The proposal is called "Bentley's Law."
State lawmakers are debating whether drunk drivers who kill someone's parent should have to pay child support to their family. The proposal is called "Bentley's Law."
Austin-based medical marijuana operator opens first Texas dispensary
In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act to allow legal use of low-THC cannabis products for patients with epilepsy. Since, it’s been expanded to include patients with seizure disorders, autism, PTS, and cancer.
In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act to allow legal use of low-THC cannabis products for patients with epilepsy. Since, it’s been expanded to include patients with seizure disorders, autism, PTS, and cancer.
Opening statements begin in murder trial of Sgt. Daniel Perry
In a packed courtroom, opening statements and witness testimony picked up for the murder trial of Daniel Perry. Perry is accused of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. If Perry is found guilty by a jury, he could face life in prison.
In a packed courtroom, opening statements and witness testimony picked up for the murder trial of Daniel Perry. Perry is accused of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. If Perry is found guilty by a jury, he could face life in prison.
UT Austin professor recognized by USA Today for her work documenting anti-Mexican violence in Texas
Professor Munoz Martinez is recognized for her work documenting anti-Mexican violence in Texas with a focus on the early years of the 20th century.
Professor Munoz Martinez is recognized for her work documenting anti-Mexican violence in Texas with a focus on the early years of the 20th century.
Online pet scam victim gets happy ending thanks to local breeder
An update to the story of Ricardo Gonzalez who shared his story in a recent 7 On Your Side report from Carissa Lehmkuhl about the dangers of online pet scams
An update to the story of Ricardo Gonzalez who shared his story in a recent 7 On Your Side report from Carissa Lehmkuhl about the dangers of online pet scams
Central Texas weather: Cooler, breezy day in the wake of the front
No 80s today -- we're looking at highs in the 60s after the cold front that moved through early Tuesday morning.
No 80s today -- we're looking at highs in the 60s after the cold front that moved through early Tuesday morning.
AFD responds to RV fire in East Austin
The Austin Fire Department says crews are working to protect the RVs on either side.
The Austin Fire Department says crews are working to protect the RVs on either side.
Austin ISD delays superintendent search; school board to hold special meeting March 30
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is calling a special meeting for Thursday, March 30, to discuss the possibility of slowing down our search for our district’s next superintendent.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is calling a special meeting for Thursday, March 30, to discuss the possibility of slowing down our search for our district’s next superintendent.
Are election-integrity bills needed in Texas?
The Travis County Republican Party is calling on volunteers to testify or submit testimony to the Texas legislature regarding their concerns with election integrity.
The Travis County Republican Party is calling on volunteers to testify or submit testimony to the Texas legislature regarding their concerns with election integrity.
Jury selection starts in murder trial for Sgt. Daniel Perry who allegedly shot, killed BLM protester
Sgt. Daniel Perry could face life in prison for shooting and killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster almost three years ago.
Sgt. Daniel Perry could face life in prison for shooting and killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster almost three years ago.
Two teens arrested after committing 5 armed robberies within same day: APD
Two teens were arrested for their involvement in five armed robberies that all took place within the same day, Austin police said.
Two teens were arrested for their involvement in five armed robberies that all took place within the same day, Austin police said.
Austin police, Texas DPS partner up to improve response times and increase safety
City of Austin leaders announced a plan they expect will improve safety, decrease traffic fatalities, improve police response time and reduce crime in Austin, thanks to a new partnership.
City of Austin leaders announced a plan they expect will improve safety, decrease traffic fatalities, improve police response time and reduce crime in Austin, thanks to a new partnership.
UT researchers name ancient beaver fossil after Buc-ee's
A new species of ancient beaver has been named after Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based gas station known for its cartoon beaver mascot.
A new species of ancient beaver has been named after Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based gas station known for its cartoon beaver mascot.
City of Austin hiring camp counselors for $20 per hour
Looking for a summer gig? Austin Parks and Recreation is hiring camp counselors for $20 an hour with sick leave.
Looking for a summer gig? Austin Parks and Recreation is hiring camp counselors for $20 an hour with sick leave.
Woman arrested in shooting death of man in North Austin front yard
During the investigation, detectives discovered that the victim had been in the front yard when he was shot multiple times, but walked to the backyard before collapsing.
During the investigation, detectives discovered that the victim had been in the front yard when he was shot multiple times, but walked to the backyard before collapsing.