Homeless camp shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder
21-year-old Cesar Lopez was arrested July 28 for the July 9 shooting of 37-year-old Michael Richardson in North Austin.
21-year-old Cesar Lopez was arrested July 28 for the July 9 shooting of 37-year-old Michael Richardson in North Austin.
High fire danger across Texas with hot, dry, breezy conditions
Fire danger is very high today across the entire area with the sunny, very hot, dry, and breezy conditions in place.
Fire danger is very high today across the entire area with the sunny, very hot, dry, and breezy conditions in place.
Heat Advisory for much of Central Texas due dangerous heat, humidity
Dangerous heat and humidity are on the way with temperatures feeling like 105 to 110 for several hours.
Dangerous heat and humidity are on the way with temperatures feeling like 105 to 110 for several hours.
Alex Jones trial: Jones mocks Sandy Hook parent in latest Infowars episode, takes stand
Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, the parents of Jesse Lewis, a victim of the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting took the stand Tuesday, followed later in the day by Alex Jones himself.
Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, the parents of Jesse Lewis, a victim of the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting took the stand Tuesday, followed later in the day by Alex Jones himself.
Break-ins reported at several Austin pet grooming salons
The owners believe the break-ins may be connected and may be perpetrated by the same person.
The owners believe the break-ins may be connected and may be perpetrated by the same person.
APD looking for suspect who hit two pedestrians in downtown Austin
Two people were struck by a dark four-door sedan just before midnight July 16 at the intersection of Lavaca and W. Cesar Chavez streets in downtown Austin, says APD.
Two people were struck by a dark four-door sedan just before midnight July 16 at the intersection of Lavaca and W. Cesar Chavez streets in downtown Austin, says APD.
Blue Bluff Fire rekindles in east Travis County
It’s the same fire that started Friday, was deemed 100% contained Tuesday morning, and flared back up Tuesday afternoon.
It’s the same fire that started Friday, was deemed 100% contained Tuesday morning, and flared back up Tuesday afternoon.
Loop 360 at Spicewood Springs reopens after multi-vehicle crash
Austin Transportation reported the intersection had reopened just before 6 p.m.
Austin Transportation reported the intersection had reopened just before 6 p.m.
Venomous snakes in Central Texas: What you need to know
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide to the venomous snakes in Central Texas as well as what to do to prevent being bitten.
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide to the venomous snakes in Central Texas as well as what to do to prevent being bitten.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics around Travis County from August 2-5
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Triple digit streak continues but cooler temps possibly on the way
The dome of high pressure is still dominating and putting a lid on the atmosphere so we can't get any cooling showers. Instead, the triple-digit streak will climb to 18.
The dome of high pressure is still dominating and putting a lid on the atmosphere so we can't get any cooling showers. Instead, the triple-digit streak will climb to 18.
Austin police search for homicide suspect after dispute between roommates
Police say the incident happened at around 11 p.m. on August 1 at a home at the intersection of Fairfield and Bradford.
Police say the incident happened at around 11 p.m. on August 1 at a home at the intersection of Fairfield and Bradford.
Dry lightning concerns in current drought, fire conditions
This year with the drought and fire conditions being so bad, the risk of dry lightning thunderstorms is very real.
This year with the drought and fire conditions being so bad, the risk of dry lightning thunderstorms is very real.
Family still looking for answers one year after son's murder in South Austin
The family of 23-year-old Nikolas Martinez is asking for the public's help in solving his murder after a year of no credible leads.
The family of 23-year-old Nikolas Martinez is asking for the public's help in solving his murder after a year of no credible leads.
Alex Jones Trial: Plaintiffs bring in psychiatry expert on day five
Lawyers are still making their case to the jury as to why Alex Jones should be ordered to cough up $150 million in total damages to the parents of a child killed during the Sandy Hook mass shooting in 2012.
Lawyers are still making their case to the jury as to why Alex Jones should be ordered to cough up $150 million in total damages to the parents of a child killed during the Sandy Hook mass shooting in 2012.
Austin Police Department use of LRADs discussed by public safety commissioners
APD said long range acoustic devices are used during protests as a communication device, but community members say APD is misusing them.
APD said long range acoustic devices are used during protests as a communication device, but community members say APD is misusing them.
New Austin ISD police chief shares security protocols in place ahead of school year
New Austin ISD Wayne Sneed started his first day in his new role by sharing his goals for the upcoming school year which begins on August 15.
New Austin ISD Wayne Sneed started his first day in his new role by sharing his goals for the upcoming school year which begins on August 15.
Austin seeing higher levels of ground-level ozone
About 50% of those emissions come from vehicle tailpipes, around 30% come from industrial source like power plants and refineries, and the rest comes from things like construction, agriculture equipment and businesses.
About 50% of those emissions come from vehicle tailpipes, around 30% come from industrial source like power plants and refineries, and the rest comes from things like construction, agriculture equipment and businesses.
Woman last seen in East Austin found safe, says APD
Austin police say Destiny Renea Montelongo has been found and is safe.
Austin police say Destiny Renea Montelongo has been found and is safe.
Austin-area schools look to fill more than 50 crossing guard positions
Crossing guards earn $15 per hour and work 2.5 hours per weekday as part of the city's Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Program.
Crossing guards earn $15 per hour and work 2.5 hours per weekday as part of the city's Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Program.



















