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.
In a statement, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees says that the conservatorship would not be a takeover, unlike what is happening in Houston.
Loved ones of man killed in North Austin mark his 31st birthday
Barry Dockery Jr's family and friends did a balloon release Saturday, what would've been his 31st birthday. Dockery was shot and killed in North Austin two weeks ago.
Barry Dockery Jr's family and friends did a balloon release Saturday, what would've been his 31st birthday. Dockery was shot and killed in North Austin two weeks ago.
Man found in Lady Bird Lake dies from accidental drowning: autopsy report
On April 1, a man was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, Austin police said. It was later determined he died from an accidental drowning.
On April 1, a man was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, Austin police said. It was later determined he died from an accidental drowning.
Central Texas weather: Perfect Saturday weather to kick off April
A lot of outdoor events are happening this weekend to kick off April, including the annual ABC Kite Fest in Zilker Park. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your weekend weather forecast.
A lot of outdoor events are happening this weekend to kick off April, including the annual ABC Kite Fest in Zilker Park. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your weekend weather forecast.
Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservator for Austin ISD
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
Daniel Perry murder trial: Police body cam footage shown to jury
Police body cam footage and Perry's 911 call moments after he shot Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster played in the courtroom.
Police body cam footage and Perry's 911 call moments after he shot Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster played in the courtroom.
Honor Flight Austin takes 35 Central Texas veterans to Washington D.C.
For Honor Flight Austin, this is the 80th send-off and trip to Washington D.C.
For Honor Flight Austin, this is the 80th send-off and trip to Washington D.C.
Three teens rob South Austin gas station at gunpoint: APD
APD says investigators identified some of the suspects in this robbery as part of a group responsible for 11 other robberies earlier this year.
APD says investigators identified some of the suspects in this robbery as part of a group responsible for 11 other robberies earlier this year.
Texas DPS employee arrested, charged with DWI
Austin police arrested Nathanael Haddox, the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Haddox was charged with driving while intoxicated.
Austin police arrested Nathanael Haddox, the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Haddox was charged with driving while intoxicated.
One person hospitalized after being trapped under fallen tree downtown: ATCEMS
The person was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on Sixth Street.
The person was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on Sixth Street.
Man arrested for January road rage incident, 19 firearms discovered during search
Someone called 911 and reported a man had pulled out a gun and pointed it at two people in another vehicle, including a child, while driving.
Someone called 911 and reported a man had pulled out a gun and pointed it at two people in another vehicle, including a child, while driving.
Driver trapped, all lanes shut down on SH 71 after cement truck overturned
ACTEMS responded to reports of an overturned cement truck on SH 71 at 11:30 a.m. Friday morning.
ACTEMS responded to reports of an overturned cement truck on SH 71 at 11:30 a.m. Friday morning.
Austin Energy head Jackie Sargent retires effective immediately
Jackie Sargent was the first female general manager of Austin Energy and had served since 2016.
Jackie Sargent was the first female general manager of Austin Energy and had served since 2016.
Central Texas weather: Record high temperatures Friday ahead of cold front
With highs in the 90s, Friday could be a record breaker. But will we see some relief this weekend? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
With highs in the 90s, Friday could be a record breaker. But will we see some relief this weekend? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
1 person detained after I-35 upper deck SB crash
The upper deck of I-35 southbound was closed after a 2-vehicle wreck that critically injured one person.
The upper deck of I-35 southbound was closed after a 2-vehicle wreck that critically injured one person.
Austin ISD Board votes to extend interim superintendent's contract through June 2024
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract with Interim Superintendent Matias Segura through June 2024 while they search for the next superintendent.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract with Interim Superintendent Matias Segura through June 2024 while they search for the next superintendent.
Lake Travis ISD plans rezoning phase for 2023-24 school year
Lake Travis ISD and the City of Lakeway have been working closely together on building the school district's eighth elementary school for months.
Lake Travis ISD and the City of Lakeway have been working closely together on building the school district's eighth elementary school for months.
Jurors hear witness testimony in Daniel Perry murder trial
The jury heard from participants and police officers who were present at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest where Garrett Foster was shot and killed.
The jury heard from participants and police officers who were present at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest where Garrett Foster was shot and killed.
Police searching for 2 suspects who robbed, chased victim in Downtown
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery last year.
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery last year.
Animal sedative found mixed with fentanyl; DEA issues warning
The sedative, called xylazine, has been detected in the Central Texas area. A bipartisan bill in Congress is trying to classify xylazine as a schedule III drug.
The sedative, called xylazine, has been detected in the Central Texas area. A bipartisan bill in Congress is trying to classify xylazine as a schedule III drug.