CrimeWatch: Death of Jason John brings back painful memories for another family
The body of 30-year-old Jason John was found in Lady Bird Lake recently after he had disappeared after a night out on Rainey Street. But this isn't the first time this has happened to a young man in the Austin's popular nightlife district.
The body of 30-year-old Jason John was found in Lady Bird Lake recently after he had disappeared after a night out on Rainey Street. But this isn't the first time this has happened to a young man in the Austin's popular nightlife district.
Co-host of weekend street takeover event comments amid contentious police labor contract negotiations
The co-host of Saturday night’s “Lonestar Show,” or street takeover, said he didn’t mean to get in the middle of a political showdown. "We just wanted to go out and have some fun," he said.
The co-host of Saturday night’s “Lonestar Show,” or street takeover, said he didn’t mean to get in the middle of a political showdown. "We just wanted to go out and have some fun," he said.
Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees wants to review current policy regarding books in classrooms, libraries
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
Street racing incidents: Austin City Council member questions 911 wait times
The February 18 “street takeover” led to the city’s 911 call center receiving four times the normal number of calls.
The February 18 “street takeover” led to the city’s 911 call center receiving four times the normal number of calls.
Heart transplant survivors have new symbol of hope at Ascension Seton Medical Center
Heart transplant survivors get to ring the “New Beginning Bell" representing a second chance at life.
Heart transplant survivors get to ring the “New Beginning Bell" representing a second chance at life.
Austin street racing incidents: Mayor calls them 'illegal and outrageous'
An officer was injured and several police cars were damaged during street racing incidents across Austin late on February 18
An officer was injured and several police cars were damaged during street racing incidents across Austin late on February 18
Roof partially collapses in Southeast Austin house fire
Austin firefighters responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Prairie Dunes Dr.
Austin firefighters responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Prairie Dunes Dr.
Passenger shot on US Hwy 183, found dead in Bastrop County: TSCO
The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) says a Hispanic woman in her 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Stony Point early Sunday morning in Bastrop County.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) says a Hispanic woman in her 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Stony Point early Sunday morning in Bastrop County.
Presidents Day: What's open and what's closed in Austin
It's Presidents Day and many businesses are closed, including several City of Austin services.
It's Presidents Day and many businesses are closed, including several City of Austin services.
Central Texas weather: Warm week ahead starting with highs in the 80s
You won't need a jacket this week. We could see high temperatures in the 80s for the next several days. Zack Shields has the latest on the warming trend.
You won't need a jacket this week. We could see high temperatures in the 80s for the next several days. Zack Shields has the latest on the warming trend.
Man killed in Downtown Austin shooting identified; police investigating
Officers responded to a shots fired call around 8:30 p.m. on February 19 near the intersection of 5th Street and Red River.
Officers responded to a shots fired call around 8:30 p.m. on February 19 near the intersection of 5th Street and Red River.
Runners flood downtown for 2023 Austin Marathon
Since early in the morning, the streets of downtown Austin have been flooded with people cheering on the runners of the 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon.
Since early in the morning, the streets of downtown Austin have been flooded with people cheering on the runners of the 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon.
Austin Resource Recovery continues to pick up 'unprecedented' amount of storm debris
With 70+ staff and contracted crews, Austin Resource Recovery anticipates it will complete the first of several passes collecting storm debris by the end of first week of March.
With 70+ staff and contracted crews, Austin Resource Recovery anticipates it will complete the first of several passes collecting storm debris by the end of first week of March.
7 hospitalized after southeast Travis County crash
Seven people are in the hospital after a crash in southeast Travis County Sunday evening.
Seven people are in the hospital after a crash in southeast Travis County Sunday evening.
Austin streets taken over by street-racing incidents, APD officer hurt
Videos show cars doing donuts, people throwing fireworks at cop cars, girls hanging out the windows, and people on fire.
Videos show cars doing donuts, people throwing fireworks at cop cars, girls hanging out the windows, and people on fire.
Officer injured, police cars damaged in street racing incidents: APD
The Austin Police Department says an officer was injured and several of their cars were damaged during street racing incidents that blocked traffic across Austin Saturday night.
The Austin Police Department says an officer was injured and several of their cars were damaged during street racing incidents that blocked traffic across Austin Saturday night.
Central Texas weather: Warm, windy week ahead
Conditions are perfect for our Sunday and the Austin Marathon. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your forecast.
Conditions are perfect for our Sunday and the Austin Marathon. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your forecast.
Special Olympics athletes compete in winter games
Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes from all across the state spent Saturday showing off the skills they’ve been working on for months.
Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes from all across the state spent Saturday showing off the skills they’ve been working on for months.
"We're Still Here" community photoshoot celebrates Black Austin
East Austin residents gathered together at Givens Park Saturday to take part of a historical photoshoot to celebrate Black History Month.
East Austin residents gathered together at Givens Park Saturday to take part of a historical photoshoot to celebrate Black History Month.
Vehicle drives into 7-11 store in North Austin: ATCEMS
One person inside the store was evaluated by medics, but no one was transported to the hospital, says ATCEMS.
One person inside the store was evaluated by medics, but no one was transported to the hospital, says ATCEMS.