Austin ISD pays more than $700M in recapture payments for 2020-21
Austin ISD paid $710,604,433 in recapture for the previous school year – that’s almost half of the district's annual budget of $1.7 billion. For reference, Houston ISD, which is the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the nation, only paid $197,809,821.
Austin ISD paid $710,604,433 in recapture for the previous school year – that’s almost half of the district's annual budget of $1.7 billion. For reference, Houston ISD, which is the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the nation, only paid $197,809,821.
Austin Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 3
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Austin ISD celebrates grand opening of Eastside ECHS
Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.
Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.
City of Austin facing lifeguard, city worker shortages going into summer
The City of Austin is facing staffing shortages and is looking to hire lifeguards. Barton Springs Pool is closing two days a week until more staff can be hired.
The City of Austin is facing staffing shortages and is looking to hire lifeguards. Barton Springs Pool is closing two days a week until more staff can be hired.
Austin YMCA looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors for summer
The YMCA of Austin is looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors for the summer. The Y says these jobs are a perfect stepping stone for those seeking a health, first responder, or teaching career.
The YMCA of Austin is looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors for the summer. The Y says these jobs are a perfect stepping stone for those seeking a health, first responder, or teaching career.
Austin-Travis County EMS responds to 'critical incident' in south Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS is treating three people with injuries in South Austin.
Austin-Travis County EMS is treating three people with injuries in South Austin.
Caught on camera: Austin bicyclist hit by car in hit-and-run
"Please tell me you got that on camera," the injured cyclist said after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike on Riverside Drive in South Austin.
"Please tell me you got that on camera," the injured cyclist said after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike on Riverside Drive in South Austin.
Samsung donates $5K to 100 Black Men of Austin's children's program
With Samsung's donation, 100 Black Men of Austin was able to bring author Chris Singleton to read to students, as well as donate 100 books to the Austin Public Library.
With Samsung's donation, 100 Black Men of Austin was able to bring author Chris Singleton to read to students, as well as donate 100 books to the Austin Public Library.
Pets get second chance for adoption thanks to Austin animal shelter
Austin Pets Alive! coordinated with Dog is My CoPilot to bring the dogs and kittens to animal shelters in Idaho, Colorado, and Washington.
Austin Pets Alive! coordinated with Dog is My CoPilot to bring the dogs and kittens to animal shelters in Idaho, Colorado, and Washington.
COVID-19 booster shots being administered by Austin Public Health
APH is now administering additional COVID-19 booster doses to older adults and certain individuals who are immunocompromised.
APH is now administering additional COVID-19 booster doses to older adults and certain individuals who are immunocompromised.
What is alopecia areata?: Austin dermatologist speaks on Jada Pinkett-Smith's autoimmune disorder
A local dermatologist spoke with FOX 7 about the autoimmune disorder Jada Pinkett-Smith has after Chris Rock was slapped for making a joke about her shaved head.
A local dermatologist spoke with FOX 7 about the autoimmune disorder Jada Pinkett-Smith has after Chris Rock was slapped for making a joke about her shaved head.
Austin ISD holds grand opening for new Ann Richards School campus
Austin ISD held a grand opening for the new Ann Richards campus that was built thanks to the 2017 bond program passed by Austin voters.
Austin ISD held a grand opening for the new Ann Richards campus that was built thanks to the 2017 bond program passed by Austin voters.
Austin Fire responds to numerous fires across city, warns residents to stay aware
AFD responded to several fires across the city in the past week. Fire officials are warning residents of the critical risk for wildfires.
AFD responded to several fires across the city in the past week. Fire officials are warning residents of the critical risk for wildfires.
TCEQ denies petition to create rule against issuing wastewater discharge permits on pristine streams
At a public meeting Wednesday morning, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality heard comments on a petition filed by environmental advocacy groups across the state.
At a public meeting Wednesday morning, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality heard comments on a petition filed by environmental advocacy groups across the state.
Russia invades Ukraine: Interview with a former senior advisor at Pentagon
Jody Ferguson, author and former senior advisor at the Pentagon, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to speak more about the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Jody Ferguson, author and former senior advisor at the Pentagon, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to speak more about the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Austin airport releases travel tips ahead of expected busy travel season
AUS says the high number of travelers is expected to continue through the summer due to more flights to nonstop destinations being available, and more available airline seats.
AUS says the high number of travelers is expected to continue through the summer due to more flights to nonstop destinations being available, and more available airline seats.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport lifts jet fuel shortage alert
Since the jet fuel shortage alert has been lifted, airlines are no longer being requested to fly in with extra fuel when coming to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Since the jet fuel shortage alert has been lifted, airlines are no longer being requested to fly in with extra fuel when coming to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
1 in custody after Austin SWAT responds to barricaded person in Pflugerville
One person is in custody after the Austin Police Department SWAT team responded to a barricaded subject call at a Pflugerville apartment complex Wednesday evening.
One person is in custody after the Austin Police Department SWAT team responded to a barricaded subject call at a Pflugerville apartment complex Wednesday evening.
April 25 is Texas voter registration deadline for primary runoff election
The Texas primary runoff election will be on May 24. Under Texas election law, a candidate must get more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff election.
The Texas primary runoff election will be on May 24. Under Texas election law, a candidate must get more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff election.
Travis County jury convicts man of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon
In the second Travis County trial with a verdict from a jury in two years, a man has been convicted guilty of Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon.
In the second Travis County trial with a verdict from a jury in two years, a man has been convicted guilty of Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon.