Austin launches task force aimed at addressing homeless crisis in downtown
The City of Austin is launching a new task force aimed at addressing homeless-related issues downtown.
The City of Austin is launching a new task force aimed at addressing homeless-related issues downtown.
Austin gun shop owner body-slams man on South Congress, claims self-defense
An Austin gun shop owner is claiming self-defense after body-slamming a man on South Congress.
An Austin gun shop owner is claiming self-defense after body-slamming a man on South Congress.
Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.
New Texas laws will soon impact schools
New laws will soon take effect and impact operations at Central Texas schools.
New laws will soon take effect and impact operations at Central Texas schools.
Texas could benefit from AI and Ukraine peace deal, Ted Cruz says
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
Austin weather: Spotty storms approach Central Texas
Tuesday, August 19, will be the hottest day of the week with a shift in the weather pattern happening in Texas as an upper low and front arrive.
Tuesday, August 19, will be the hottest day of the week with a shift in the weather pattern happening in Texas as an upper low and front arrive.
Man arrested after found with pounds of fentanyl: APD
A man was arrested after he was found with pounds of illegal drugs, police said.
A man was arrested after he was found with pounds of illegal drugs, police said.
Texas flooding: Cow Creek Bridge reopens in Marble Falls
A re-opening of the Cow Creek Bridge was celebrated on Tuesday after it was destroyed during deadly flooding in July.
A re-opening of the Cow Creek Bridge was celebrated on Tuesday after it was destroyed during deadly flooding in July.
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave House chambers
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, entire city council sued over tax rate election language
Austin City Council approved a $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26 last week, but the move has been met with swift pushback.
Austin City Council approved a $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26 last week, but the move has been met with swift pushback.
Back-to-school: Austin ISD leaders talk safety, school zone changes
The first day of school for Austin ISD is August 19 and district leaders are assuring parents they are doing everything possible to keep their kids safe both on the way to school and in school.
The first day of school for Austin ISD is August 19 and district leaders are assuring parents they are doing everything possible to keep their kids safe both on the way to school and in school.
Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Accused 'wedding scammer' facing felonies in Travis County for SXSW venue rental scheme
The accused Willis "Wedding Scammer" is facing two felonies in Travis County for allegedly running a SXSW venue rental scheme.
The accused Willis "Wedding Scammer" is facing two felonies in Travis County for allegedly running a SXSW venue rental scheme.
New valet pilot program to offer 6th Street parking
An Austin-based company will pilot the city's first permitted “valet district" for an easier way to get to Sixth Street.
An Austin-based company will pilot the city's first permitted “valet district" for an easier way to get to Sixth Street.
TEA accountability ratings: 31 Central Texas school districts saw improved scores
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
Back-to-school safety: Officials remind drivers to stay alert
Class is officially back in session and officials want to remind drivers to stay alert.
Class is officially back in session and officials want to remind drivers to stay alert.
Suspect in Austin Target shooting had lengthy criminal history
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
Suspect in Austin Target shooting had criminal history
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
Police seek owner of abandoned vehicle found on private property in Mustang Ridge
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
String of burglaries in North Austin causes one small businesses to go cashless
A string of burglaries in North Austin left small business owners a mess to clean up, and at least one is rethinking how they're going to do business moving forward.
A string of burglaries in North Austin left small business owners a mess to clean up, and at least one is rethinking how they're going to do business moving forward.