Austin weather: Increasing chance of rain Tuesday

Rain and isolated thunderstorms will be possible today and tomorrow. And two more storms systems are on the way. Zack Shields has details on this wet weather in his full forecast.

Austin 911 caller on hold for 23 minutes trying to report car fire

The Austin Fire Department said the call came in around 6:12 p.m. about a car on fire at the Walmart on Norwood Park Blvd.

Austin teacher arrested for sexual assault of a child: affidavit

The teacher had exchanged hundreds of Snapchat messages with a 16-year-old student, who told the principal he had sent "numerous images daily".

Austin weather: Rainy week with potential for some storms

Keep your umbrella handy. We're in for another soggy week. Zack Shields shows us when and where we might see some rain.

1 hospitalized after motorcycle collision in South Austin: ATCEMS

ATCEMS reported in a tweet that one person is being sent to the hospital following a motorcycle collision on Slaughter Lane.

Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds

Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.

Austin weather: Daily storm chances in the forecast

May is typically Central Texas's wettest month of the year, and long-range models have us wetter than average. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your look ahead.

Austin voters pass Prop A, do not pass Prop B

Both propositions deal with oversight of Austin police, with Prop A using language that civilian oversight will "deter police misconduct and brutality," essentially strengthening its oversight compared to Prop B.

South Lamar property owner frustrated by homeless camp on site

A property owner is frustrated by homeless individuals who have been camping out on his property. He's also unhappy with the lack of response from the city.

Austin police asking for help identifying remains in 2021 cold case

Police said on Dec. 20, 2021, the skeletal remains of an unidentified male were found in a wooded area near Alum Rock Drive in Southeast Austin.

Austin voters to decide extent of police department oversight

Austin voters have two propositions to look at in the May election, both add enhanced police department oversight, but to different extents.

Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized Travis County DA José Garza for dropping charges filed against an activist who was arrested while protesting Senate Bill 14.

VIDEO: Armed robbery suspect pepper sprays employee at SE Austin store, police say

Austin police are searching for a man who they say pointed a gun at a Southeast Austin store employee and pepper sprayed her before robbing her of the store's cash and her purse.

Things to do in Austin this weekend: May 5 to 7

Looking for some fun stuff to do this weekend? From a popular downtown festival and spring art bazaar to a Pioneer Fest and family fun run, plus a chance to see some of Austin's best residential outdoor spaces, it's all here in the FOX 7 Weekend.

Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for most of Central Texas

Parts of Central Texas will be under a Level 1-2 risk of severe weather through the weekend. Zack Shields is tracking the storms and has details on which areas are most likely to see some rain.