Data from first two weeks of APD, Texas DPS partnership presented to city council
Chief Chacon says there are more than 300 vacant officer positions and that number grows every day. He says this partnership between APD and DPS is proving to be extremely valuable when it comes to keeping Austin safe during the staffing shortage.
Chief Chacon says there are more than 300 vacant officer positions and that number grows every day. He says this partnership between APD and DPS is proving to be extremely valuable when it comes to keeping Austin safe during the staffing shortage.
No charges after resident shoots, kills man who broke into Austin home, police say
Police say they got a 911 call just after 5:30 a.m. on April 18 to report a man trying to break into a home in Northeast Austin.
Police say they got a 911 call just after 5:30 a.m. on April 18 to report a man trying to break into a home in Northeast Austin.
Pedestrian hit, killed by driver in Downtown Austin
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver on North Lamar in Downtown Austin.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver on North Lamar in Downtown Austin.
Central Texas weather: Scattered showers possible for the next several days
Keep your umbrella handy. You're going to need it this week. Zack Shields shows us where and when we might see some rain in his full forecast.
Keep your umbrella handy. You're going to need it this week. Zack Shields shows us where and when we might see some rain in his full forecast.
Stolen fuel tank involved in wreck, spill that shut down Hwy 71
Last Wednesday, an 18-wheeler hit a 500-gallon drum of diesel fuel in Bee Cave that was sitting on the roadway. Turns out the tank was stolen from a nearby construction site.
Last Wednesday, an 18-wheeler hit a 500-gallon drum of diesel fuel in Bee Cave that was sitting on the roadway. Turns out the tank was stolen from a nearby construction site.
1 person injured, 7 cats rescued from apartment fire in North Austin
The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Monday, at an apartment near Reinli Street. 6 units were impacted, AFD says.
The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Monday, at an apartment near Reinli Street. 6 units were impacted, AFD says.
Decades-old 'Hi, How Are You' mural preserved in West Campus
A decades-old building at 21st and Guadalupe in West Campus was razed to the ground, but the decades-old “Hi, How Are You" mural painted on it, is still standing tall thanks to efforts to preserve it.
A decades-old building at 21st and Guadalupe in West Campus was razed to the ground, but the decades-old “Hi, How Are You" mural painted on it, is still standing tall thanks to efforts to preserve it.
Fourth body found in Lady Bird Lake this year; no foul play suspected: APD
Austin police are investigating after another body was found in Lady Bird Lake on April 15. This is the fourth body found in Lady Bird Lake in the past two months.
Austin police are investigating after another body was found in Lady Bird Lake on April 15. This is the fourth body found in Lady Bird Lake in the past two months.
Austin ISD requests review of TEA's recommendations regarding special education services
Austin ISD said the district will request an informal review of TEA's decision to assign a team of conservators to oversee special education.
Austin ISD said the district will request an informal review of TEA's decision to assign a team of conservators to oversee special education.
Free Zilker Shuttle returns this summer
The free shuttle service to Zilker Metropolitan Park will pick up at the One Texas Center parking garage.
The free shuttle service to Zilker Metropolitan Park will pick up at the One Texas Center parking garage.
Central Texas weather: Sunny and mild Monday with chance of rain the rest of the week
Enjoy the sunshine today as rain is moving back in the forecast on Tuesday and it could stick around all week.
Enjoy the sunshine today as rain is moving back in the forecast on Tuesday and it could stick around all week.
Car fire causes traffic issues in South Austin
A car caught fire around 6:30 p.m. on April 15 on the southbound I-35 frontage road near Stassney Lane.
A car caught fire around 6:30 p.m. on April 15 on the southbound I-35 frontage road near Stassney Lane.
City Council resolution looks to change parking requirements at bars
The resolution says eliminating parking requirements can help curb drunk driving, increase economic activity and make transportation more efficient.
The resolution says eliminating parking requirements can help curb drunk driving, increase economic activity and make transportation more efficient.
Austin airport parking rates to increase this week
Starting Tuesday, it's going to cost you a little more to park at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Starting Tuesday, it's going to cost you a little more to park at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Deadline approaches for Austin ISD to appeal TEA conservatorship
If the district does not appeal the conservatorship by Monday, it would take effect this summer.
If the district does not appeal the conservatorship by Monday, it would take effect this summer.
Thousands race in the 46th Annual Statesman's Cap10k
Thousands gathered in downtown Austin for the annual Statesman's Cap10k race, now in its 46th year.
Thousands gathered in downtown Austin for the annual Statesman's Cap10k race, now in its 46th year.
Texas State Capitol cleared after bomb threat prompts evacuation
The incident remains under investigation by DPS Criminal Investigation Division.
The incident remains under investigation by DPS Criminal Investigation Division.
Woman dead, man hospitalized after shooting in Pflugerville
Travis County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Sunday where they say they found a woman dead with a gunshot wound and a man shot and in critical condition.
Travis County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Sunday where they say they found a woman dead with a gunshot wound and a man shot and in critical condition.
Austin FC draws 0-0 with Vancouver Whitecaps at Q2 Stadium
Austin FC says Saturday night's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps was Austin's 40th consecutive sold-out crowd, extending MLS’s longest-active streak.
Austin FC says Saturday night's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps was Austin's 40th consecutive sold-out crowd, extending MLS’s longest-active streak.
Central Texas weather: Clear, sunny Sunday, Monday with soggy stretch ahead
Temperatures will warm up into the mid-70s with low humidity and clear blue skies. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has all the details.
Temperatures will warm up into the mid-70s with low humidity and clear blue skies. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has all the details.