Athena the owl named Austin's official owl ambassador
An owl has made her annual return to nest at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin.
An owl has made her annual return to nest at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin.
Ken Paxton's Senate run, state budget, and Texas DOGE: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
UT Austin leaders say 'arrests are not enough' after man continues to terrorize people on the Drag
A man accused of threatening to blow up a boutique on The Drag near the UT campus has been arrested again.
A man accused of threatening to blow up a boutique on The Drag near the UT campus has been arrested again.
Austin City Council approves amendment to allow buildings with single stairway
Austin City Council passed an amendment allowing single stairway buildings up to five stories tall.
Austin City Council passed an amendment allowing single stairway buildings up to five stories tall.
I-35 expansion: Northbound lane closures expected from April 14-17 due to construction
Starting next week, road closures will take place on I-35 northbound for construction.
Starting next week, road closures will take place on I-35 northbound for construction.
Amazon Prime ice cross documentary released by Austin man
A local Austin man recently released a documentary following several athletes on their journey in the sport of ice cross.
A local Austin man recently released a documentary following several athletes on their journey in the sport of ice cross.
Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.
City of Austin to look into more safety options for 6th Street
Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.
Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.
Austin, San Antonio looking to make their own "mega-region"
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region," like Dallas-Fort Worth.
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region," like Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dead body found on University of Texas campus
The University of Texas Police Department confirms that a dead body was found on the University of Texas campus overnight.
The University of Texas Police Department confirms that a dead body was found on the University of Texas campus overnight.
Vocal Texas calls on city of Austin to provide better resources, affordable housing for homeless
The nonprofit Vocal Texas is calling on the city of Austin to provide better resources and affordable housing for the homeless.
The nonprofit Vocal Texas is calling on the city of Austin to provide better resources and affordable housing for the homeless.
Longtime Austin businesses on Barton Springs continue to close
Austin staples continue to close along Barton Springs Road, including neighborhood grocery store Thom's Market.
Austin staples continue to close along Barton Springs Road, including neighborhood grocery store Thom's Market.
UT students protest mass deportations, call for university to protect immigrant students
UT Austin students are standing with international students and demanding protections for them amid a crackdown on immigration from the federal government.
UT Austin students are standing with international students and demanding protections for them amid a crackdown on immigration from the federal government.
REAL ID deadline approaches. Here's what you need to know
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
Austin City Council forecasts rising budget deficits
In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.
In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.
Austin City Council to decide whether city can fund I-35 cap and stitch project
Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.
Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.
Texas bill for hospital safety barriers clears critical vote
A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.
A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.
Man dead after downtown Austin shooting; teenage suspect in custody
A man was killed in a shooting in downtown Austin and police are investigating his death as the city's 13th homicide. A teenage suspect is in custody.
A man was killed in a shooting in downtown Austin and police are investigating his death as the city's 13th homicide. A teenage suspect is in custody.
Man with 7th DWI offense sentenced to 17 years for killing 2 people in crash
A Travis County Judge has sentenced a man to 17 years in prison for killing two people while drinking and driving.
A Travis County Judge has sentenced a man to 17 years in prison for killing two people while drinking and driving.
Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.