Austin LGBTQ+ advocates oppose gender-defining bill awaiting Gov. Abbott's approval
Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.
Bill limiting protests at public universities awaits Gov. Abbott’s approval
The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.
Austin Wildlife Rescue seeks food donations for rescued animals
Austin Wildlife Rescue took in nearly 2,000 animals over the month of May, and they're asking for your help to feed the rescues.
Austin crime: 1 dead, person of interest detained in northeast Austin
Police are investigating after a person was found dead in northeast Austin.
Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in decisive 3rd game of WCWS to win its 1st national championship
Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to win its first national title.
Uber rolls out new feature for elderly adults to easily book rides
Uber has rolled out a new feature on the app to provide a simpler approach to booking rides for “older adults" or those less tech-savvy.
Suspects charged for stealing over $3K of items in Austin, Buda: APD
Two people were arrested following a shopping blitz by the Austin Police Department.
University of Texas track athlete publishes science-fiction novel
University of Texas athlete Osawese Agbonkonkon is filling his already busy schedule by writing and publishing a science-fiction novel.
Non-profit mobile clothing closet helps those in need
For those who are cleaning out their closets this summer break and wondering where you can drop off your used clothes, a local non-profit is happy to take them off your hands.
Severe storms damage Delwood Sports Complex
A historic baseball field in East Austin was damaged by the storms that rolled through the area at the end of May.
Texas softball team one win away from national championship title
The Texas Longhorn softball team is just one win away from their first national championship title.
Austin City Council amends density bonus program for affordable housing
Austin City Council approved an update to help with affordable housing in the city.
InfoWars writer shooting: Austin teen heard implicating himself with crime
FOX 7 has obtained audio of a teen believed to be involved in the murder of an InfoWars writer in Southeast Austin. In the recording, he is reacting to the news and implicates himself with the crime.
Austin officer-involved shooting: Police provide new details
The Austin Police Department is providing new details about an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.
Over 3 dozen bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake since 2022: data
Data obtained by FOX 7 shows over three dozen bodies have been found in and around Lady Bird Lake in the past three years.
Automated license plate readers spark worries of mass surveillance in San Marcos, Austin
Worries about mass surveillance have both Austin and San Marcos debating the future of automated license plate reader (ALPR) programs.
Austin's automatic license plate reader program will end June 30
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has removed an item concerning a potential expansion of the city's automated license plate reader program from Thursday's council agenda.
Cause of East Austin house fire ruled accidental; 2 people dead
The Austin Fire Department says two people have died in a house fire that had flames reaching more than 30 feet in the air. A third person managed to escape.
Suspect in 2020 Houston murder arrested near Austin
A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Houston has been arrested in Travis County.
Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston
A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.