1st homicide of 2026: Austin police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
New Year's Eve in Austin
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
New Year's Eve safety: Don't fire your gun into the air, officials say
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
Austin weather: Bundle up if heading out for New Year's Eve
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
Austin's biggest stories of 2025: Murder plot, new Texas laws, school closures
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
Christopher Taylor conviction overturned, acquitted of all charges
An appeals court has overturned former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's conviction. Taylor has now been acquitted of all charges.
An appeals court has overturned former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's conviction. Taylor has now been acquitted of all charges.
Austin Police Patrol K9 dies less than two weeks before scheduled retirement
The Austin Police Patrol says that K9 Jax suddenly passed away and is the first APD Patrol K9 to pass away while still actively working.
The Austin Police Patrol says that K9 Jax suddenly passed away and is the first APD Patrol K9 to pass away while still actively working.
Austin cold weather shelters activated for Dec. 30
The City of Austin says it is activating cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-30s.
The City of Austin says it is activating cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-30s.
Austin New Year's fireworks: How and where to watch
The City of Austin is once again ringing in the new year with a big celebration. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event.
The City of Austin is once again ringing in the new year with a big celebration. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event.
Texas officials warn of DWI dangers around holidays
Officials are warning the public to choose a safe and sober ride home when planning how to celebrate 2026.
Officials are warning the public to choose a safe and sober ride home when planning how to celebrate 2026.
Burn ban issued for Travis County ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks
A burn ban has been issued for unincorporated Travis County ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks due to fluctuating temperatures and freeze-cured grass.
A burn ban has been issued for unincorporated Travis County ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks due to fluctuating temperatures and freeze-cured grass.
South Austin homicide victim identified, suspect still at large: APD
Austin police have identified the victim in a Sunday morning shooting in South Austin. The suspect is unknown and still at large.
Austin police have identified the victim in a Sunday morning shooting in South Austin. The suspect is unknown and still at large.
City of Austin to cut $5.2M from social services contracts
The city of Austin is making some cuts to their social services budget after voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop Q in November.
The city of Austin is making some cuts to their social services budget after voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop Q in November.
Austin Police identify suspected drunk driver involved in fatal crash
Police arrested 27-year-old Angelicque Bramlett, the driver of an SUV involved in the collision, on charges of intoxication manslaughter.
Police arrested 27-year-old Angelicque Bramlett, the driver of an SUV involved in the collision, on charges of intoxication manslaughter.
Austin Police search for woman accused of stealing luxury watches
Austin police are searching for a woman who stole three luxury watches worth more than $75,000 during a targeted encounter on Dec. 21.
Austin police are searching for a woman who stole three luxury watches worth more than $75,000 during a targeted encounter on Dec. 21.
Travis County home destroyed in fire, no injuries reported
Crews have been on the scene of a large two-story house fire off Round Mountain Road in Travis County.
Crews have been on the scene of a large two-story house fire off Round Mountain Road in Travis County.
Woman faces charges of intoxication manslaughter for fatal US 183 crash
A fatal crash forced the closure of all northbound lanes on U.S. Highway 183 in Southeast Austin near the airport.
A fatal crash forced the closure of all northbound lanes on U.S. Highway 183 in Southeast Austin near the airport.
APD looking for man who shot, injured someone on Burton Drive
Do you recognize him? Austin police are looking for a man they say was involved in a shooting in mid-November.
Do you recognize him? Austin police are looking for a man they say was involved in a shooting in mid-November.