ERCOT discuss grid reliability, readiness for upcoming winter months

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT held a news conference to update Texans on grid reliability and readiness for the upcoming winter months.

Woman dies after being ejected from pick-up truck in North Austin, police say

Investigators say on Friday, Nov. 25, officers responded to a wreck and found a woman who had been ejected from a pick-up truck. She died at the scene.

Tweets posted by Manor ISD teacher under investigation

District officials say they are investigating a teacher's now-deleted tweets saying the tweets do "not align with our Code of Ethics and the culture of our district."

World Cup Watch Party: Local hotspot expecting to hit capacity again

Soccer fans are ready to root on Team USA this morning. The US takes on Iran on FOX 7 at 1 p.m. CST, but the party starts at 11 a.m. at Haymaker.

Giving Tuesday: How to support Austin communities in need

Tuesday, November 29 is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity and giving back to our local communities after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are several ways to participate and over 700 organizations to support.

Warm spell ends with another cold front tonight

Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. You're going to need a jacket again tomorrow. Zack Shields has details on the cold front headed our way.

Person of interest in East Austin deadly shooting released amid questions of self-defense

Police took the suspected shooter in for questioning, but released him shortly after. They said the decision was made after “[they] discussed details with the District Attorney’s Office.”

Several Austin bars to provide Narcan to prevent overdoses

Moreland’s bar staff, at their 13 locations, are being trained how to administer the medication, essentially becoming a new type of first responder.

Police asking for help identifying East Austin bank robbery suspect

Austin police said on Nov. 28, at 1:02 p.m., officers responded to a bank robbery at the IBC Bank located at 2817 E Cesar Chavez St. 

Giving Tuesday: Help someone in need pay their City of Austin utility bill

This Giving Tuesday, you can bring some holiday cheer to a loved one, friend, or neighbors by making a payment toward their City of Austin utility bill.

Warm start to the week, another cold front coming

A couple of warm days ahead, but be sure to enjoy it while it lasts. Another cold front is coming. Carlo Falco has the details in his full forecast.

City of Austin offers free supplies, tips to help prepare for winter

Meter keys, hose bib covers, hand-crank flashlights, emergency preparedness kit materials and winter preparedness tip sheets will be provided by the City for free this week.

Travis County Judge addresses drug overdose issue

The Travis County Judge spoke today about drug overdoses in Central Texas. This update comes after a report that showed that fentanyl was involved in one third of overdose deaths in 2021.

Police investigating deadly shooting in East Austin

Investigators found a man with gunshot wounds around 1:30 a.m. near the Travis County Expo Center.

Zilker Holiday Tree draws generations of attendees

For 56 years, the Zilker Holiday Tree has been delighting generations of Austinites, including one family that has been enjoying the tradition for about half a century.

Austin Diaper Bank launches new holiday campaign

With a goal of helping more than 8,000 families this holiday season, the Austin Diaper Bank has launched a new campaign: “3 days of giving, 3 ways to give”.