Central Texas weather: Sunny, warm temps for NASCAR at COTA

Today will be the sunniest day of the coming week, perfect weather for the NASCAR Cup series race at Circuit of the Americas.

Austin FC draws 1-1 with Colorado Rapids in front of sold-out crowd at Q2 Stadium

Senior defender Jon Gallagher scored his third goal for the season, and senior goalkeeper Brad Stuver made multiple saves throughout the game, but the Rapids managed to level the score with a late goal.

Elgin man waits for his fourth kidney transplant; friends hold fundraiser for him

Matthew Novelli was born with just one kidney, and now at 43, he's waiting for his fourth transplant. But this time, his friends are helping him out with a fundraiser in Jonestown.

NASCAR opens weekend at COTA with Truck, Xfinity series races

For some drivers, like 18-year-old Jake Garcia with McAnally Hilgemann Racing, it was their first time on a road course, rather than an oval course.

Central Texas weather: Clear, sunny Saturday to kick off NASCAR weekend at COTA

It's NASCAR weekend at Circuit of the Americas and it's expected to be mostly sunny and clear. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your forecast.

Zilker Park to add more pay stations in lots currently free

The parking lots near Stratford Drive, north of Zilker Botanical Garden, and the south Barton Springs Pool lot near Azie Morton Road will have pay stations like the rest of the park. They will be activated on May 1.

17 cadets graduate from Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy

Seventeen cadets from the Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy celebrated their accomplishments after dedicating eight months in the academy.

Woman arrested, charged in North Austin shooting: police

32-year-old Brittney Curry was arrested Thursday morning in Manor. Curry was wanted for the murder of Barry Dockery in North Austin.

Austin-area animal rescue center raises $15K to buy new x-ray machine

Austin Wildlife Rescue is being rescued after a call for help on social media. The $15,000 needed to buy a new x-ray machine was raised in a matter of days.

Central Texas weather: Spotty rain, then sunny, warm and windy

Spotty, light rain is possible Friday morning, but it won't last long. Zack Shields has the details along with the weekend forecast.

Texas lawmakers debating legislation on drag shows

State lawmakers are debating two bills that concern drag shows which would classify them as "sexually oriented performances" and prohibit public libraries who host drag performers from receiving state funding.

Texas lawmakers take on rising health care costs with HB 711

Rep. James Frank drafted the bill in an effort to open up the health care marketplace by eliminating anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts.