Whiskey tasting festival Whiskey Riot coming to Austin on April 8

Whiskey lovers, and those looking to learn more, have a chance to attend one of the region's largest whiskey events which will bring more than 200 brands under one roof.

AISD Board of Trustees discusses possible TEA conservatorship of special ed programs

At a meeting Monday night, the Austin ISD Board heard from the community and outlined the challenges the district has faced in recent years to provide proper special education services.

No foul play suspected in recent Lady Bird Lake deaths, police say

Jonathan Honey is the second person whose body was found in Lady Bird Lake in the past two months, and one of several cases like this in recent years.

Family of Austin man shot, killed by APD opposes SB 2209

Mark and his mother, Ruth Moonesinghe, said they’re disappointed in the response from the Austin Police Department since the killing.

Crash on Ed Bluestein Boulevard leaves 1 person dead

The crash happened at around 10 a.m. in the 7100 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard service road northbound.

Daniel Perry murder trial to continue Monday

The trial began this week with Army Sgt. Daniel Perry maintaining his plea of not guilty for the murder of Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.

Latest body found in Lady Bird Lake renews safety concerns

Loved ones of Austin man Jason John are calling for safety improvements along Rainey Street near Lady Bird Lake after another body was found in the lake Saturday afternoon.

Central Texas weather: Severe storms subsides, clouds overnight

Central Texas, including Austin and the northern half of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area, is in a slight risk for severe weather, specifically for large hail. FOX 7 Austin's weather team has your forecast to help you stay weather aware.

State emergency response resources activated ahead of severe weather

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected across Texas.

ATCEMS station responds to 28 incidents in inaugural week

ATCEMS Medic-41, which opened last weekend, saw responses to 28 incidents in its first seven days in service.

Austin ISD calls special meeting to discuss TEA conservatorship

In a statement, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees says that the conservatorship would not be a takeover, unlike what is happening in Houston.