City-wide adoption event on July 2 celebrates 'weirdo' dogs in Austin shelters

A city-wide adoption event honoring the "weirdos," or dogs that are looking for a specific type of home, is being held this Saturday, July 2 at several Austin animal shelters.

Missing Austin woman found dead 4 days after disappearance; husband charged

Austin police say 40-year-old Yolanda Jaimes, who went missing June 24, has been found dead. Her husband was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence, police said.

Austin Animal Center, AFD partner on microchip scanner program

Through the program, Austin Animal Center has donated microchip scanners for each of the Austin Fire Department's 51 fire stations.

CLEAR Alert discontinued for missing 39-year-old woman

A CLEAR Alert issued for Yolanda Jaimes who had been missing since June 24 has been discontinued.

Robert De Niro to help celebrate 65th anniversary of UT-Austin's Ransom Center

The 65th anniversary of the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin will be celebrated with a star-studded gala called “A Celebration of Film”.

Austin Chronicle looking for nominations for best Austin restaurants

Best of Austin: Restaurants will celebrate the city's best restaurants and favorite dishes as chosen by Austin Chronicle readers.

Man shot in downtown Austin, found in North Austin

Austin police are investigating and trying to determine how a man who was shot on 6th Street near Sabine Street ended up on West Palmer near Metric.

List of where to see Fourth of July fireworks around the Austin area

Looking for a 4th of July celebration to attend, or a place to watch a fireworks display? FOX 7 Austin has a list of free events happening around the Austin area.

TCSO to increase presence on lakes during Fourth of July weekend

In anticipation of the holiday weekend, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and Lower Colorado River Authority have teamed up for a "Be Lake Wise" campaign.

First monkeypox case confirmed in Travis County

Austin Public Health confirmed Travis County's first case of monkeypox on Thursday, June 30. The resident continues to isolate at home, officials said.

CapMetro to provide 'safe, convenient' service this Fourth of July weekend

The agency is offering free rides to customers after 5 p.m. on July 4. CapMetro will operate its standard Sunday-level bus service for the holiday. 

APD looking for vehicle, driver connected to South Austin fatal auto-ped

The Austin Police Department says that a white Honda CR-V, between model years 2017 and 2019, was seen leaving the scene of a crash where a pedestrian was struck and killed.

Rooster Teeth RTX Austin returns for in-person event

After going virtual in 2020 and 2021, RTX Austin is back in person for its 2022 edition that's being held July 1-3 at the Austin Convention Center.

Independence Day Garden BBQ with Lutie's and LeRoy and Lewis

Lutie's Garden Restaurant is joining with LeRoy and Lewis for the first-ever Independence Day Garden BBQ at the sunken gardens at the Commodore Perry Estate on July 3.