Judge recuses herself from 4 Austin Police Department officer cases
Court documents obtained by FOX 7 Austin say the judge felt the officer indictments were “politically motivated."
Court documents obtained by FOX 7 Austin say the judge felt the officer indictments were “politically motivated."
Austin surpasses traffic death number from this time last year
The number of total crashes is at 3,545, up from 3,280 this time last year. The city has a goal of reaching zero crashes and deaths, as part of their Vision Zero plan.
The number of total crashes is at 3,545, up from 3,280 this time last year. The city has a goal of reaching zero crashes and deaths, as part of their Vision Zero plan.
Mike Ramos' girlfriend sues City of Austin for more than $1 million
Rebeca Garcia, the girlfriend of Michael Ramos, a man shot by Austin police in 2020, is suing the City of Austin for more than a million dollars.
Rebeca Garcia, the girlfriend of Michael Ramos, a man shot by Austin police in 2020, is suing the City of Austin for more than a million dollars.
Project Connect: Designs give first look at blue line in downtown Austin
The proposed Blue Line Project is an 8.2-mile light rail transit (LRT) corridor that would operate from Republic Square in downtown Austin to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
The proposed Blue Line Project is an 8.2-mile light rail transit (LRT) corridor that would operate from Republic Square in downtown Austin to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick urge Texas Supreme Court to take up Ken Paxton’s appeal to whistleblower lawsuit
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Kids across Texas compete in 16th annual Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest
The championship round will take place at the Bullock Museum at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The event is free and open to the public.
The championship round will take place at the Bullock Museum at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The event is free and open to the public.
Austin police searching for indecent exposure fugitive
APD is looking for Jacarri C. McGarity. They said McGarity has outstanding arrest warrants from previous cases where he is known to commit lewd acts in public areas.
APD is looking for Jacarri C. McGarity. They said McGarity has outstanding arrest warrants from previous cases where he is known to commit lewd acts in public areas.
Video captures mysterious animal in Austin backyard
An Austin resident says he and his family are trying to determine what kind of animal is visiting their backyard. The animal has been caught on their ring camera several times.
An Austin resident says he and his family are trying to determine what kind of animal is visiting their backyard. The animal has been caught on their ring camera several times.
Hollywood reacts to Elon Musk's Twitter purchase for $44 billion
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.
Northeast Austin multiple-vehicle crash leaves 1 person dead
The crash happened at about 7:53 a.m. in the 12000 block of Dessau Road near Parmer Lane.
The crash happened at about 7:53 a.m. in the 12000 block of Dessau Road near Parmer Lane.
SWAT situation in North Austin near I-35 northbound ends, 1 in custody
Police say two people, who know each other, were in a verbal disagreement over a vehicle and that's when one person pulled out a knife.
Police say two people, who know each other, were in a verbal disagreement over a vehicle and that's when one person pulled out a knife.
Governor Abbott asks Elon Musk to bring Twitter to Texas
Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to buy Twitter has been accepted by the social media platform. The announcement brings up the question, could Twitter relocate to Texas?
Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to buy Twitter has been accepted by the social media platform. The announcement brings up the question, could Twitter relocate to Texas?
Scattered light rain in the area as cool temperatures expected later in day
By lunch, the showers will be long gone and the clouds will try to break to allow some sun through late in the day. The northerly wind and extra cloud cover will help keep highs below average and in the 70s.
By lunch, the showers will be long gone and the clouds will try to break to allow some sun through late in the day. The northerly wind and extra cloud cover will help keep highs below average and in the 70s.
Mother's Day gift ideas at Spring Mini Market in East Austin
You can support local moms while shopping for Mother's Day this year at the Spring Mini Market which will feature 60 women and mother-owned small businesses.
You can support local moms while shopping for Mother's Day this year at the Spring Mini Market which will feature 60 women and mother-owned small businesses.
Why flash flooding risk in Central Texas was low Monday
Even with how hard the rain fell at times Monday, the majority of the rain was still soaked up by the soils and all the dry, stressed vegetation. That means that this time, the flash flooding which Central Texas is unfortunately known for, did not happen.
Even with how hard the rain fell at times Monday, the majority of the rain was still soaked up by the soils and all the dry, stressed vegetation. That means that this time, the flash flooding which Central Texas is unfortunately known for, did not happen.
East Austin neighbors speak out on arrest of man who allegedly shot, killed his wife and stepson
David Ontiveros Jr., 42, is charged with capital murder for the deaths of his wife, 39-year-old Christina Michelle Limon, and her son, 14-year-old Rudy Xavier Limon-Lirra.
David Ontiveros Jr., 42, is charged with capital murder for the deaths of his wife, 39-year-old Christina Michelle Limon, and her son, 14-year-old Rudy Xavier Limon-Lirra.
Family of South Austin homicide victim worried about him before his death
The 35-year-old ironworker's body was found on East Milton Street, two blocks from South Congress, around 4 a.m. Sunday
The 35-year-old ironworker's body was found on East Milton Street, two blocks from South Congress, around 4 a.m. Sunday
Melissa Lucio execution halted, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals grants stay
The decision came down from the Texas Court of Criminal appeals and now will be set for a hearing with the lower court which handled the case in Cameron County, the 138th District Court. Lucio was set to be executed on Wednesday.
The decision came down from the Texas Court of Criminal appeals and now will be set for a hearing with the lower court which handled the case in Cameron County, the 138th District Court. Lucio was set to be executed on Wednesday.
Beto O’Rourke tests positive for COVID-19, says symptoms are mild
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
Lizzo returning to Austin with 'The Special Tour' at Moody Center
Grammy Award-winning “Truth Hurts” singer Lizzo will be joined by special guest Latto for a Moody Center show on October 25.
Grammy Award-winning “Truth Hurts” singer Lizzo will be joined by special guest Latto for a Moody Center show on October 25.