TikTok content creator redefining Black travel and body inclusivity

Local Black travel blogger and influencer Jeff Jenkins is at the forefront of encouraging others who look like him to get out and travel.

Son arrested, accused of stabbing father to death in East Austin

The Austin Police Department has arrested Joshua McKinley for allegedly stabbing his father, Aaron McKinley Sr., to death on February 14 at a home on Tumbleweed Drive.

Austin City Council holds special Austin Water meeting

City officials held a special meeting in an attempt to rebuild trust with the city's water utility. It comes after a recent boil water notice.

Austin 3-1-1 call backlog impacting stolen weapon reports

With thousands of guns going missing, and problems coordinating with police, some local gun businesses are concerned.

Tires slashed, punctured on multiple cars in East Austin neighborhood

Residents in one East Austin neighborhood say more than 30 cars have been impacted by a tire slasher and they say this isn't the first time this has happened.

Austin man reunited with dog after car was stolen with his pet inside

A Northwest Austin man is breathing a sigh of relief. He has been reunited with his dog after his car was stolen with his beloved companion inside.

Texas quadruplet parents recount 2021 winter storm experience

For over a week, the Cafferata family relied on FaceTime with the nurses to see their newborns. The family couldn't reach the hospital due to horrible road conditions during the winter storm in 2021.

Storage units burglarized across Central Texas, suspect arrested

The Austin Police Department arrested a man for stealing items from several storage units across Central Texas between March and December 2021.

Elevated fire risk due to strong winds, warm temps, low humidity

Warm temperatures, low relative humidity, and strong winds will make for enhanced to near-critical fire weather conditions.

Winter storm in Central Texas: Look back on 1 year anniversary

Texas was hit by a winter storm in February 2021 that left close to 250 people dead and had thousands of people without power for days.

Two homes destroyed, several acres scorched by large fire in Travis County

Officials with Travis County ESD 1 told FOX 7 Austin that wind and dry conditions made it tough to put out the fire which threatened several homes.

U-Haul full of APD officer, family's belongings stolen in South Austin

The new officer and his family had just moved from Arizona and had all their belongings in the U-Haul, which was stolen Saturday morning.

Austin Humane Society holds Puppy Bowl adoption event

On the eve of the Super Bowl, some four-legged players hit the gridiron as the Puppy Bowl returned to the Austin Humane Society.

Austin officials activate cold weather shelters for February 12

Officials say those in need of shelter should go to One Texas Center located at 505 Barton Springs Road between 6 and 8 p.m.