Texas mom pens viral absence letter to daughter's teacher for Taylor Swift concert
Karen Vladeck wrote the skillfully worded letter, which incorporates more than a few song titles from Taylor Swift, to her daughter's first-grade teacher.
Karen Vladeck wrote the skillfully worded letter, which incorporates more than a few song titles from Taylor Swift, to her daughter's first-grade teacher.
Body found in Lady Bird Lake identified, Austin police say
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the body found in Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam on April 15.
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the body found in Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam on April 15.
Manor church holds "Blessing of the Bikes" to begin cycling season
Reverand Hans Lillejord blessed gathered cyclists at the New Sweden Lutheran Church. Most of these cyclists will ride long distances to raise awareness and funds for good causes.
Reverand Hans Lillejord blessed gathered cyclists at the New Sweden Lutheran Church. Most of these cyclists will ride long distances to raise awareness and funds for good causes.
Moviegoers evacuated after roof fire at South Austin movie theater: AFD
Solar panels had caught on fire on the roof of the theater, filling smoke throughout theaters and forcing evacuation.
Solar panels had caught on fire on the roof of the theater, filling smoke throughout theaters and forcing evacuation.
Central Texas weather: Severe storms possible along, east of I-35
Temperatures will quickly warm up into the 90s Saturday, with a risk of isolated severe storms in the afternoon and evening. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Temperatures will quickly warm up into the 90s Saturday, with a risk of isolated severe storms in the afternoon and evening. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Speakers testify at Texas Capitol on importance of Planned Parenthood
Speakers testified on the stage to talk about the importance of keeping Planned Parenthood open.
Speakers testified on the stage to talk about the importance of keeping Planned Parenthood open.
Police searching for driver involved in deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in North Austin
Austin police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in North Austin.
Austin police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in North Austin.
Daniel Perry trial: Racist, anti-protester messages revealed in unsealed documents
The unsealed 76-page court document reveals social media messages and posts made by Daniel Perry months before he shot and killed Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster.
The unsealed 76-page court document reveals social media messages and posts made by Daniel Perry months before he shot and killed Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster.
Jugging thief steals $10K from Austin contractor couple
A thief broke into the couple's car and stole the money after following them from the bank.
A thief broke into the couple's car and stole the money after following them from the bank.
Texas DPS troopers make over 90 felony arrests since joint operation with APD
Texas DPS troopers have assisted APD more than 700 times and made over 90 felony arrest since a joint operation was launched two weeks ago.
Texas DPS troopers have assisted APD more than 700 times and made over 90 felony arrest since a joint operation was launched two weeks ago.
City reports drop in violent crime in first week of increased Texas DPS presence
The city says that the number of violent crimes dropped 25 percent from the average weekly number of violent crimes for 2022 during the first week of increased DPS presence in Austin.
The city says that the number of violent crimes dropped 25 percent from the average weekly number of violent crimes for 2022 during the first week of increased DPS presence in Austin.
Pedestrian injured after being hit by driver, ATCEMS says
A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a driver in East Austin on Friday morning.
A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a driver in East Austin on Friday morning.
Woman believes brother's 2015 death at Lady Bird Lake is 'connected' with recent deaths
Since 2015, 22-year-old Julio Santos III, and at least four other people, have either disappeared or been found dead in the lake near Rainey Street. This includes two recently in less than two months.
Since 2015, 22-year-old Julio Santos III, and at least four other people, have either disappeared or been found dead in the lake near Rainey Street. This includes two recently in less than two months.
Man beats father with baseball bat, stabs him to death: APD
A man was charged with the murder of his father in Southeast Austin.
A man was charged with the murder of his father in Southeast Austin.
AJ Johnson decommits from Texas to join Australia pro league
Recent signee A.J. Johnson, a five-start guard out of California, decommits from Texas to play in an Australian pro league.
Recent signee A.J. Johnson, a five-start guard out of California, decommits from Texas to play in an Australian pro league.
Austin City Council approves second resolution to increase safety on Rainey Street
The City Council passed another resolution to make the entertainment district safer. The resolution tasks the interim city manager to look into installing HALO cameras around the area and working with bars to prevent over-serving.
The City Council passed another resolution to make the entertainment district safer. The resolution tasks the interim city manager to look into installing HALO cameras around the area and working with bars to prevent over-serving.
Austin City Council passes resolution to prioritize purchase and distribution of Narcan
Austin City Council unanimously passed Item #43, which aims to purchase Narcan as well as distribute the overdose reversal kits while providing training on its use.
Austin City Council unanimously passed Item #43, which aims to purchase Narcan as well as distribute the overdose reversal kits while providing training on its use.
Handbuilt Motorcycle Show will feature 150+ motorcycles, live music, art, and more
Revival Cycles is presenting the 3-day family-friendly event April 14 to 16 in South Austin.
Revival Cycles is presenting the 3-day family-friendly event April 14 to 16 in South Austin.
Juror says Texas Gov. Abbott’s rush to pardon shooter a ‘travesty’
Her comments are the first time a juror has spoken publicly since Abbott, a Republican, announced Saturday he would use the power of his office and seek to wipe away the verdict.
Her comments are the first time a juror has spoken publicly since Abbott, a Republican, announced Saturday he would use the power of his office and seek to wipe away the verdict.
Legendary South Austin dance hall receives official Texas Historical Marker
It was a historic night for the Broken Spoke. The legendary South Austin dance hall received an official Texas Historical Marker.
It was a historic night for the Broken Spoke. The legendary South Austin dance hall received an official Texas Historical Marker.