Austin’s homeless population struggles to stay safe in arctic blast
Austin’s homeless population struggled to keep warm as temperatures dropped below freezing Thursday.
Austin’s homeless population struggled to keep warm as temperatures dropped below freezing Thursday.
Man arrested for stealing food truck trailer, pickup in North Austin: APD
Austin police said 43-year-old Justin Williams was arrested for the theft of a North Austin food truck trailer and pickup earlier this month.
Austin police said 43-year-old Justin Williams was arrested for the theft of a North Austin food truck trailer and pickup earlier this month.
Tanner Hoang search: Missing Texas A&M student's car found unoccupied in Austin
On Dec. 22, Tanner Hoang's family told FOX 7 his car was found unoccupied in a parking lot in West Austin. The family is working with state and Austin police to find Hoang.
On Dec. 22, Tanner Hoang's family told FOX 7 his car was found unoccupied in a parking lot in West Austin. The family is working with state and Austin police to find Hoang.
Free Christmas tree recycling available in Travis County
Five locations will open from Dec. 26 through Jan. 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Travis County residents to recycle their live Christmas trees free of charge.
Five locations will open from Dec. 26 through Jan. 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Travis County residents to recycle their live Christmas trees free of charge.
16-foot python from Dallas found in Austin after going missing for months
The Dallas snake owner was visiting Austin when someone broke into his car and stole a bag with the python inside.
The Dallas snake owner was visiting Austin when someone broke into his car and stole a bag with the python inside.
Arctic cold front arrives bringing hard freeze, dangerous wind chills
The Hard Freeze Warning for most of Central Texas is now in effect through Christmas morning.
The Hard Freeze Warning for most of Central Texas is now in effect through Christmas morning.
Holiday Travel: ABIA seeing large lines, some flight delays and cancellations
The TSA expects today to be the busiest day for air travel this holiday season.
The TSA expects today to be the busiest day for air travel this holiday season.
Man barricaded himself in attic, prompting SWAT situation in South Austin, police say
When police arrived, they say a man committed a crime in front of them, then barricaded himself in an attic, prompting a SWAT situation in South Austin.
When police arrived, they say a man committed a crime in front of them, then barricaded himself in an attic, prompting a SWAT situation in South Austin.
Austin Trail of Lights canceled on Dec. 22 due to forecasted extreme weather
Out of concern for health and safety, Austin Trail of Lights has been canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the forecasted high winds and extreme wind chill.
Out of concern for health and safety, Austin Trail of Lights has been canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the forecasted high winds and extreme wind chill.
Austin Transportation's 'mommy killing Santa Claus' driving safety tweet raise concerns
Austin's Transportation Department tweeted a parody poem on Dec. 21 with the title “I saw mommy killing Santa Claus.”
Austin's Transportation Department tweeted a parody poem on Dec. 21 with the title “I saw mommy killing Santa Claus.”
'Steel' the cat flies more than 7,000 miles to receive care at Austin Pets Alive!
"Steel" the cat traveled from Kuwait to Washington D.C. to Central Texas after she was taken in after being hit by a car.
"Steel" the cat traveled from Kuwait to Washington D.C. to Central Texas after she was taken in after being hit by a car.
Austin weather: Texas agencies ready for arctic blast
Chief Nim Kidd, the head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, said residents still have time to winterize homes, apartments and vehicles.
Chief Nim Kidd, the head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, said residents still have time to winterize homes, apartments and vehicles.
APD searching for wanted fugitive involved in family violence
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help searching for a wanted fugitive.
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help searching for a wanted fugitive.
Man arrested for intoxication manslaughter had 6 previous DWI convictions, affidavit says
Austin police have arrested a man charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter after a wreck in South Austin that killed two people. Arrest records show he had six previous convictions for DWI.
Austin police have arrested a man charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter after a wreck in South Austin that killed two people. Arrest records show he had six previous convictions for DWI.
City of Austin to open warming centers on Dec. 23-24
The City of Austin plans to open several Warming Centers on Friday and Saturday to ensure cold weather resources are available for the city's most vulnerable populations.
The City of Austin plans to open several Warming Centers on Friday and Saturday to ensure cold weather resources are available for the city's most vulnerable populations.
Austin animal shelters looking for people to foster during freeze
Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center are looking for people who can foster dogs during the dangerous cold weather.
Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center are looking for people who can foster dogs during the dangerous cold weather.
City Council member, firefighters association criticize Austin's cold weather shelter policy
City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes says, "We already know we are expecting freezing temperatures starting Thursday. We need to give our community time to make arrangements."
City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes says, "We already know we are expecting freezing temperatures starting Thursday. We need to give our community time to make arrangements."
Arctic cold front bringing freezing temperatures, single-digit wind chills Thursday and Friday
Much of Central Texas will be under a Wind Chill Warning and Hard Freeze Watch from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Wind Chill Warning and Hard Freeze Watch from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
Travis County DA rejects request from attorneys representing APD officer to appear before grand jury
APD officer Luis Serrato shot and killed Alex Gonzales Jr. on Jan. 5, 2021. He was called to Wickersham Lane after Officer Gabriel Gutierrez, who was off duty, shot Gonzales.
APD officer Luis Serrato shot and killed Alex Gonzales Jr. on Jan. 5, 2021. He was called to Wickersham Lane after Officer Gabriel Gutierrez, who was off duty, shot Gonzales.
Firework stands now open in Texas for holiday season
Recent rains have reduced the fire risk, but fires can still be started when fireworks are misused. Davis says every safety plan begins with having a designated shooter.
Recent rains have reduced the fire risk, but fires can still be started when fireworks are misused. Davis says every safety plan begins with having a designated shooter.