Tesla's Gigafactory grand opening brings in 15,000 people, plus more hoping to get in
Thousands of people are in Del Valle for Tesla's Gigafactory grand opening party. Some are even waiting around for a chance to get in without a ticket.
Thousands of people are in Del Valle for Tesla's Gigafactory grand opening party. Some are even waiting around for a chance to get in without a ticket.
Pease Park Conservancy hosting family-friendly Squirrel Fest on Saturday
Pease Park Conservancy is hosting Squirrel Fest this Saturday at Kingsbury Commons, a family-friendly event featuring movies, music and fun.
Pease Park Conservancy is hosting Squirrel Fest this Saturday at Kingsbury Commons, a family-friendly event featuring movies, music and fun.
Acadian Ambulance Service offering accelerated EMT training program
The EMT Accelerated Program is seven weeks, Monday through Friday, instead of the traditional three months of night courses. The seven weeks encompass the necessary hospital rotations and ambulance ride time.
The EMT Accelerated Program is seven weeks, Monday through Friday, instead of the traditional three months of night courses. The seven weeks encompass the necessary hospital rotations and ambulance ride time.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held April 8-11 around Travis County
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Buddy Check Day reminds Texas veterans to check in with other veterans
Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.
Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.
Discussion: Is Texas Gov. Abbott using the border to get re-elected?
Diana Gomez, advocacy director at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the latest on border security.
Diana Gomez, advocacy director at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the latest on border security.
Missing 63-year-old man found, says APD
63-year-old Jesse Stripling had been last seen on March 30 in North Austin. APD said Friday he had been found and is safe.
63-year-old Jesse Stripling had been last seen on March 30 in North Austin. APD said Friday he had been found and is safe.
100 Club of Central Texas activates fund for injured Mustang Ridge officer
Officer Jason Payne was riding on his motorcycle while escorting a funeral procession when the collision occurred, according to Mustang Ridge Police Chief Leonard Cantu.
Officer Jason Payne was riding on his motorcycle while escorting a funeral procession when the collision occurred, according to Mustang Ridge Police Chief Leonard Cantu.
Austin invited to celebrate Joan Means Khabele at Barton Springs Pool on April 9
Joan Elizabeth Means Khabele was an activist and scholar from Austin. Her courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim-ins that eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Pool.
Joan Elizabeth Means Khabele was an activist and scholar from Austin. Her courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim-ins that eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Pool.
Tesla grand opening brings opportunity to Del Valle community
Tesla choosing Del Valle as the home for its Gigafactory brings countless opportunities to the local community, especially for Del Valle ISD students.
Tesla choosing Del Valle as the home for its Gigafactory brings countless opportunities to the local community, especially for Del Valle ISD students.
IDEA Public Schools hosting annual 5K Run/Walk and Healthy Living Expo
IDEA Public Schools is hosting its annual 5K Run/Walk and Healthy Living Expo on Saturday. Walgreens will provide a free COVID-19 and Flu vaccine clinic at the event.
IDEA Public Schools is hosting its annual 5K Run/Walk and Healthy Living Expo on Saturday. Walgreens will provide a free COVID-19 and Flu vaccine clinic at the event.
Homeless encampments continue to pop up around Austin, despite law
When the ban was reinstated, Austin implemented a four-phase plan to clean up homeless camps. Within a few months of that plan, many public encampments were cleaned up, but, almost one year later, the tents are back and the city says it is a resource issue.
When the ban was reinstated, Austin implemented a four-phase plan to clean up homeless camps. Within a few months of that plan, many public encampments were cleaned up, but, almost one year later, the tents are back and the city says it is a resource issue.
Missing 27-year-old woman found, says APD
27-year-old Kaili Masters was last seen on March 26 in the 7800 block of N. Lamar Boulevard. APD said Thursday she had been found.
27-year-old Kaili Masters was last seen on March 26 in the 7800 block of N. Lamar Boulevard. APD said Thursday she had been found.
Photos of car that swerved, struck bicyclist on Riverside Drive released
Nicolas Gardiner had been riding his bike when a white vehicle "intentionally swerved and struck him", says APD. The incident was caught on video by a fellow bicyclist.
Nicolas Gardiner had been riding his bike when a white vehicle "intentionally swerved and struck him", says APD. The incident was caught on video by a fellow bicyclist.
Pflugerville Public Library named finalist for IMLS national medal
The Pflugerville Public Library was named a finalist for the 2022 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) national medal for museum and library service.
The Pflugerville Public Library was named a finalist for the 2022 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) national medal for museum and library service.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler cleared by doctor after catching COVID
Austin Mayor Steve Adler had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 3, according to the city. He has now been cleared by his doctor and Austin Public Health.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 3, according to the city. He has now been cleared by his doctor and Austin Public Health.
Another day of high winds fueling critical fire weather conditions
Extremely dry conditions and strong winds are the perfect combination for wildfires to grow and spread rapidly if any were to ignite.
Extremely dry conditions and strong winds are the perfect combination for wildfires to grow and spread rapidly if any were to ignite.
How do I navigate TSA check-in lines at Austin-Bergstrom?
Let's take a look at what it takes to get through security at AUS and what passengers can do to streamline the process.
Let's take a look at what it takes to get through security at AUS and what passengers can do to streamline the process.
Comedy festival Moontower Just For Laughs Austin has new name, same vibe
More than 150 comics are coming to Austin. Moontower Just For Laughs Austin says although the name is different, the goal is still to have fun and make people laugh.
More than 150 comics are coming to Austin. Moontower Just For Laughs Austin says although the name is different, the goal is still to have fun and make people laugh.
LA County votes to suspend official travel to Florida, Texas over parental rights, transgender laws
Critics say recent orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as harmful to LGBTQ inclusiveness and safety.
Critics say recent orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as harmful to LGBTQ inclusiveness and safety.