Heavy rain hits Austin area, cold front later this week
NWS extends Flood Advisories for Travis County, Bastrop County, Lee County, and Williamson County until 12:30 p.m. Heavy rain, lightning and pea-sized hail are possible on and off through early afternoon.
NWS extends Flood Advisories for Travis County, Bastrop County, Lee County, and Williamson County until 12:30 p.m. Heavy rain, lightning and pea-sized hail are possible on and off through early afternoon.
Man shot, killed before crashing truck into Lady Bird Lake identified
Austin police say a man was pulled from a truck that went off the road into Lady Bird Lake, and he appeared to have gunshot wounds.
Austin police say a man was pulled from a truck that went off the road into Lady Bird Lake, and he appeared to have gunshot wounds.
Texas-based, veteran-owned business crafts new Sailor Jerry spiced rum BBQ sauce
Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce is crafted with Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum to “incorporate the bold character of the traditional Navy-style spirit."
Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce is crafted with Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum to “incorporate the bold character of the traditional Navy-style spirit."
'I’ll be home for Christmas': Military dad surprises kids at Austin airport
It's a very special holiday for the Park family as they get to celebrate in their hometown together after their dad came home from overseas deployment.
It's a very special holiday for the Park family as they get to celebrate in their hometown together after their dad came home from overseas deployment.
Maywald Christmas Display: 300,000 lights and helping out a good cause
300,000 lights fill the annual Maywald Christmas Display in southwest Austin, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
300,000 lights fill the annual Maywald Christmas Display in southwest Austin, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Vandegrift Vipers earn silver in first-ever state championship appearance
The Vipers, who were 14-2 overall and 7-0 in district play, lost to the DeSoto Eagles 42-17 in the Class 6A Division 2 state final.
The Vipers, who were 14-2 overall and 7-0 in district play, lost to the DeSoto Eagles 42-17 in the Class 6A Division 2 state final.
Man arrested, charged for killing 2 people in South Austin crash: APD
Police arrested the driver and charged him with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Police arrested the driver and charged him with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Travis County Sheriff’s Brown Santa program distributes food, toys
For 41 years, Travis County Sheriff's deputies have helped provide Christmas joy for families in the community as part of the Brown Santa program.
For 41 years, Travis County Sheriff's deputies have helped provide Christmas joy for families in the community as part of the Brown Santa program.
Central Texas ERs seeing concerning numbers of flu, RSV, COVID-19 cases
Central Texas emergency rooms continue to be impacted by the "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and flu cases. Dr. Mason Mileur with Austin Medical Associates joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Central Texas emergency rooms continue to be impacted by the "tripledemic" of COVID, RSV and flu cases. Dr. Mason Mileur with Austin Medical Associates joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Freezing temperatures coming just in time for Christmas in Central Texas
It's beginning to look a lot like winter in Central Texas as temperatures are expected to continue to drop down to the teens by Friday morning.
It's beginning to look a lot like winter in Central Texas as temperatures are expected to continue to drop down to the teens by Friday morning.
Austin firefighters walk 22 miles to support battalion chief battling cancer
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Austin FC, TreeFolks plant trees at Austin Pets Alive
Austin FC and nonprofit TreeFolks planted two new trees at Austin Pets Alive to celebrate the Verde and Black's second season.
Austin FC and nonprofit TreeFolks planted two new trees at Austin Pets Alive to celebrate the Verde and Black's second season.
Operation Blue Santa delivers more than 19,000 gifts to Austin-area children
The operation started with 20 families. This year, more than 19,000 children received a box.
The operation started with 20 families. This year, more than 19,000 children received a box.
Audit shows city of Austin's weather plans not meeting residents' needs
The audit concluded that without updates the city has struggled to staff overnight shelters with trained employees and may not be able to meet residents' needs in the future.
The audit concluded that without updates the city has struggled to staff overnight shelters with trained employees and may not be able to meet residents' needs in the future.
Hard freeze in the forecast for Central Texas
Be sure to have your winter coat ready as temperatures will get even cooler as we move into next week.
Be sure to have your winter coat ready as temperatures will get even cooler as we move into next week.
Husband of Austin woman found dead in June charged with her murder
Yolanda Jaimes disappeared from her home in June, and her body was found in a field four days later. Now her husband Jose Villa-Denova has been charged with her murder.
Yolanda Jaimes disappeared from her home in June, and her body was found in a field four days later. Now her husband Jose Villa-Denova has been charged with her murder.
What is VOPA?: The mysterious PAC behind "misleading" Austin police oversight petition
The group is soliciting signatures for the “Austin Police Oversight Act.” Equity Action already collected signatures for a petition under the same name. That initiative is on the May 2023 ballot.
The group is soliciting signatures for the “Austin Police Oversight Act.” Equity Action already collected signatures for a petition under the same name. That initiative is on the May 2023 ballot.
Manor ISD superintendent leaving Dec. 30, interim announced
Manor ISD superintendent Dr. Andre Spencer will be leaving his position Dec. 30, which he has held since 2020.
Manor ISD superintendent Dr. Andre Spencer will be leaving his position Dec. 30, which he has held since 2020.
Lakeway police looking for vehicle suspected in bank jugging theft
Witnesses reported seeing a man exit a vehicle, open the victim's unlocked driver's side door and remove the cash. The suspect vehicle then sped away from the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing a man exit a vehicle, open the victim's unlocked driver's side door and remove the cash. The suspect vehicle then sped away from the scene.
Austin unemployment rate remained steady in November
In November, unemployment remained steady in the Austin-Round Rock MSA, which includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.
In November, unemployment remained steady in the Austin-Round Rock MSA, which includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.