Decommissioned school bus catches fire in West Austin

Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area near the 1400 block of Susan Drive as firefighters work to put out the fire.

Things to do in Austin this weekend, April 28 to 30

The weekend is here and so are some popular spring events. From a Red Poppy Festival and Disney on Ice, to a unique birthday party and Sunset Valley Art Fest, plus a first-time blues event in Waterloo Park -- here's the FOX 7 Weekend.

Nearly 90% of DPS misdemeanor arrests are people of color, data shows

Between March 30 and April 22, DPS troopers made 167 misdemeanor arrests. Data shows 146 of the people arrested were Black or Hispanic.

Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas

The National Weather Service upgraded Central Texas to a Level 3, enhanced risk, of severe weather, which meant very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly even an isolated tornado on Friday, April 28.

Austin teachers union rallies for pay increase at AISD headquarters

Education Austin is asking for a 12 percent pay increase for all AISD staff members as part of the "Know Your Worth" campaign.

Williamson County, state officials sign major computer chip relocation deal

South Korea officially opened a new business incubator in downtown Austin on the heels of deals signed by Texas and Williamson County with a South Korean government nonprofit that aims to help Korean business expand globally.

2 dead following domestic violence incident in South Austin, police say

Two people are dead following what appeared to be a domestic violence incident in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said.

Travis County crews complete ice storm debris pickup

Travis County announced it has completed its final round of tree debris pickup following Winter Storm Mara, and advises residents with remaining debris to work with others for removal.

$25 adoptions at Austin Animal Center for May 'Empty the Shelters' event

Austin Animal Center is joining more than 350 shelters in 45 states for BISSELL Pet Foundation's first “Empty the Shelter" event of 2023.

Scammer posing as officer, demanding money: Austin police

Austin police say the scammer tells the victim that they are subject to arrest unless they send money to an unknown CashApp account.

Central Texas weather: More severe storms possible Friday night

We're between storms today. Enjoy the dry weather while it lasts because the hail and wind threat returns tomorrow night. Zack Shields has details on the timing of the next round of storms.

VIDEO: Two men seen breaking into mailboxes at Northwest Austin condos

Earlier this month, new cameras captured two men in security outfits that were able to get past the locked gate and start opening up boxes and stealing mail, appearing to have a master key.

Bat found at Zilker Park tests positive for rabies

On April 22, around at 3:50 p.m., an Animal Protection Officer (APO) responded to a call on the Great Lawn at Zilker Park near Lou Neff Point about a bat near the ground on a tree trunk.