Austin safe, inclusive city for transgender youth & families, officials proclaim
Austin and Travis County officials made a proclamation declaring Austin as a safe and inclusive city for transgender families and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Austin and Travis County officials made a proclamation declaring Austin as a safe and inclusive city for transgender families and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Local veteran plans to fast until war in Ukraine is over
A local 72-year-old Marine Corps Veteran has been fasting and plans to continue fasting until the war in Ukraine is declared over. So far, he has not eaten anything in six days and is only living off coffee and water.
A local 72-year-old Marine Corps Veteran has been fasting and plans to continue fasting until the war in Ukraine is declared over. So far, he has not eaten anything in six days and is only living off coffee and water.
Gas prices continue to rise in Texas, Austinites feeling the impact
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.17 on Tuesday. The state average was at $3.85 a gallon and Travis County’s average was at $3.83.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.17 on Tuesday. The state average was at $3.85 a gallon and Travis County’s average was at $3.83.
DEA partners with APD to investigate string of overdoses ahead of SXSW
In a joint press conference, law enforcement could not confirm how the drugs were ingested. Though the DEA told reporters “counterfeit pills” are a growing problem.
In a joint press conference, law enforcement could not confirm how the drugs were ingested. Though the DEA told reporters “counterfeit pills” are a growing problem.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck is coming to Austin
The Mana Mobile, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck, will be parked at 422 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas from March 11-13.
The Mana Mobile, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck, will be parked at 422 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas from March 11-13.
Rosedale School celebrates grand opening of new modernized campus
Rosedale serves students from ages 3-22 with severe special needs, including children who are medically fragile or need intensive behavioral support.
Rosedale serves students from ages 3-22 with severe special needs, including children who are medically fragile or need intensive behavioral support.
Live bat released during 'The Batman' screening in Austin theater
"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."
"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."
Austin officials identify drug involved in multiple overdoses
Austin officials believe the drugs were laced with either Xylazine or fentanyl or both.
Austin officials believe the drugs were laced with either Xylazine or fentanyl or both.
SXSW festival to kick off this week starting March 11
SXSW returns to Austin on March 11. The event was canceled in 2020 and went virtual in 2021 due to COVID-19.
SXSW returns to Austin on March 11. The event was canceled in 2020 and went virtual in 2021 due to COVID-19.
APD finds missing endangered adult
The Austin Police Department has located missing endangered adult, 57-year-old Dhana Sparks. Police said on Tuesday, March 8 she was found and is safe.
The Austin Police Department has located missing endangered adult, 57-year-old Dhana Sparks. Police said on Tuesday, March 8 she was found and is safe.
Authorities searching for missing Conroe man last seen in Austin
According to Texas Equusearch, authorities are looking for 31-year-old Timothy James Perez.
According to Texas Equusearch, authorities are looking for 31-year-old Timothy James Perez.
Oil, gas industry reacts to support from Elon Musk
Local Austines are expressing their concerns with the rise in gas prices. Even Tesla owner Elon Musk said there is a need to increase gas and oil output immediately.
Local Austines are expressing their concerns with the rise in gas prices. Even Tesla owner Elon Musk said there is a need to increase gas and oil output immediately.
Man shot, killed near E Riverside Drive in Southeast Austin
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon near the 4400 block of E Riverside Drive. This marks the 16th homicide, so far, this year in Austin.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon near the 4400 block of E Riverside Drive. This marks the 16th homicide, so far, this year in Austin.
Texas students push back against book bans for censoring LGBTQ, racial justice issues
Students are forming banned-book clubs and distribution drives to contest restrictions that focus mostly on LGBTQ and racial themes.
Students are forming banned-book clubs and distribution drives to contest restrictions that focus mostly on LGBTQ and racial themes.
SXSW 2022: Guide to shows, installations, activations, and pop-ups
A look at some of the fun and unique activations, shows, and installations that will be going this year at South by Southwest.
A look at some of the fun and unique activations, shows, and installations that will be going this year at South by Southwest.
Travis County Court system returns to in-person with over 200 pending trials
The Travis County Court system is returning to in-person with 245 pending trials.
The Travis County Court system is returning to in-person with 245 pending trials.
Austin police investigating officer-involved shooting in NE Austin
APD is launching two investigations into an officer-involved shooting that occurred near a Motel 6 in Northeast Austin on Sunday.
APD is launching two investigations into an officer-involved shooting that occurred near a Motel 6 in Northeast Austin on Sunday.
SXSW 2022: Film, Music, Comedy festivals guide
With SXSW just days away, FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide on the Film, Music and Comedy festivals.
With SXSW just days away, FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide on the Film, Music and Comedy festivals.
Austinites continue protesting Russian invasion of Ukraine at Texas Capitol
Protestors continued rallying in support of Ukraine at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, marking Austin's ninth protest since the Russian invasion began.
Protestors continued rallying in support of Ukraine at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, marking Austin's ninth protest since the Russian invasion began.
Skeletal remains found along hiking trail in SW Austin: APD
APD received a call about a human skull found along Barton Creek Trail's Violet Crown Trailhead along the US 290 service road east of MoPac.
APD received a call about a human skull found along Barton Creek Trail's Violet Crown Trailhead along the US 290 service road east of MoPac.