54 cadets graduate from APD academy amid staffing shortage, new chief
The 152nd Cadet Class is the first graduating cadet class under new Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, who started her job earlier this month.
The 152nd Cadet Class is the first graduating cadet class under new Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, who started her job earlier this month.
Suspect in custody following hours-long SWAT standoff in Southeast Austin
A suspect is now in custody following an hours-long SWAT standoff in Southeast Austin.
A suspect is now in custody following an hours-long SWAT standoff in Southeast Austin.
Hays CISD school threats: Sixth student charged
A sixth Hays CISD student has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a school shooting threat against two middle schools.
A sixth Hays CISD student has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a school shooting threat against two middle schools.
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas week 4 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 4 of the 2024-25 season.
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 4 of the 2024-25 season.
School threats: Districts address rising concerns
Austin Independent School District and several other surrounding school districts are teaming up with the Travis County District Attorney's Office to address the rising concern about school threats.
Austin Independent School District and several other surrounding school districts are teaming up with the Travis County District Attorney's Office to address the rising concern about school threats.
Austin murder suspect bonds out of jail 4 days after being arrested for 2021 deadly stabbing
A suspect in a 2021 cold case was arrested this week for the stabbing death of a 23-year-old in South Austin. Four days later, he bonded out of jail.
A suspect in a 2021 cold case was arrested this week for the stabbing death of a 23-year-old in South Austin. Four days later, he bonded out of jail.
Bolivar Peninsula stray dog rescued from Galveston Bay by couple fishing
A stray dog on Bolivar Peninsula was rescued from the bay by boaters after swimming away from the ferry landing, where he was not allowed. The dog, named Bolivar, has since found a new home.
A stray dog on Bolivar Peninsula was rescued from the bay by boaters after swimming away from the ferry landing, where he was not allowed. The dog, named Bolivar, has since found a new home.
No arrests made in Northeast Austin shooting
No arrests were made in a Northeast Austin shooting. The aggravated assault happened at a stoplight in broad daylight.
No arrests were made in a Northeast Austin shooting. The aggravated assault happened at a stoplight in broad daylight.
Kaitlin Armstrong continues to fight for new trial
Convicted murderer Kaitlin Armstrong continues to fight for a new trial.
Convicted murderer Kaitlin Armstrong continues to fight for a new trial.
Former NFL players talk about adjusting to life after football
FOX 7 Austin's Dennis De La Pena was joined by former Longhorns back Malcolm Brown, former Jaguars safety Peyton Thompson, and COO of the Pro Athlete Community Travis Key.
FOX 7 Austin's Dennis De La Pena was joined by former Longhorns back Malcolm Brown, former Jaguars safety Peyton Thompson, and COO of the Pro Athlete Community Travis Key.
La Porte pipeline fire is out, human remains found in SUV
The SUV involved in the La Porte pipeline explosion earlier this week is now being examined by authorities, as seen in live footage from Skyfox.
The SUV involved in the La Porte pipeline explosion earlier this week is now being examined by authorities, as seen in live footage from Skyfox.
Can noncitizens vote? State-by-state laws
Learn about noncitizen voting laws in the U.S. and how state and local policies vary. Discover where noncitizens can vote in local elections and the states that explicitly prohibit it.
Learn about noncitizen voting laws in the U.S. and how state and local policies vary. Discover where noncitizens can vote in local elections and the states that explicitly prohibit it.
Austin airport proposes new plan to nearly double in size in largest expansion ever
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is proposed to nearly double in size with the expansion, the largest in the airport's history.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is proposed to nearly double in size with the expansion, the largest in the airport's history.
Texas border deployment going through 'realignment': officials
Details about the revamping of Operation Lone Star came out Thursday during a hearing before members of the State Senate Committee on Border Security.
Details about the revamping of Operation Lone Star came out Thursday during a hearing before members of the State Senate Committee on Border Security.
Austin woman raises awareness about missing people with Facebook group
A local woman wanted to find a way to aggregate missing persons in the Austin area, so she created a Facebook page. Now with more than 3,000 members, they continue to spread awareness about the issue.
A local woman wanted to find a way to aggregate missing persons in the Austin area, so she created a Facebook page. Now with more than 3,000 members, they continue to spread awareness about the issue.
Austin garbage truck dumps trash on side of the road
A pile of trash dumped by a city employee in a North Austin neighborhood left a resident questioning why.
A pile of trash dumped by a city employee in a North Austin neighborhood left a resident questioning why.
TEA commissioner calls on cell phone ban in schools
Cell phone use inside Texas schools could soon be banned in the next legislative session. The TEA education commissioner made the recommendation to help improve math and reading scores.
Cell phone use inside Texas schools could soon be banned in the next legislative session. The TEA education commissioner made the recommendation to help improve math and reading scores.
'Trump train' federal lawsuit: Closing arguments set to begin
A jury will soon decide whether a convoy of Trump supporters intimidated people on a Biden-Harris bus along I-35 in San Marcos back in 2020.
A jury will soon decide whether a convoy of Trump supporters intimidated people on a Biden-Harris bus along I-35 in San Marcos back in 2020.
Texas DPS Troopers find 16 illegal immigrants inside trailer with false wall
A Houston man was arrested after authorities discovered 16 illegal immigrants crammed inside a hidden compartment in a trailer during a traffic stop.
A Houston man was arrested after authorities discovered 16 illegal immigrants crammed inside a hidden compartment in a trailer during a traffic stop.
New threats against Hays CISD middle schools under investigation
A new threat surfaced Thursday specifically naming two Hays CISD middle schools, says the district. Already five students have been arrested and charged related to recent threats.
A new threat surfaced Thursday specifically naming two Hays CISD middle schools, says the district. Already five students have been arrested and charged related to recent threats.