Barricaded man taken into custody after East Austin SWAT call
Austin police SWAT responded to a barricaded subject inside a vehicle in East Austin. The incident began early this morning but has since ended with the subject in custody, according to APD.
Austin police SWAT responded to a barricaded subject inside a vehicle in East Austin. The incident began early this morning but has since ended with the subject in custody, according to APD.
Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers 'health incident' during Sunday service
During Sunday service on Nov. 24, 2024, Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered an apparent medical emergency at the end of a service, during a prayer.
During Sunday service on Nov. 24, 2024, Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered an apparent medical emergency at the end of a service, during a prayer.
2 rescued from multi-vehicle crash in Southeast Austin
Two people were trapped and rescued after a multi-vehicle crash in Southeast Austin. Four people, including a child, were injured.
Two people were trapped and rescued after a multi-vehicle crash in Southeast Austin. Four people, including a child, were injured.
Prepare for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week, says AAA: FOX 7 Focus
It's set to be a record-breaking travel week for Thanksgiving, so AAA Texas's Daniel Armbruster is giving advice on how to navigate the roads and the skies.
It's set to be a record-breaking travel week for Thanksgiving, so AAA Texas's Daniel Armbruster is giving advice on how to navigate the roads and the skies.
Texas Longhorns fans tailgate for final home game of the season
Texas Longhorns fans gathered to tailgate ahead of Saturday's final home game of the 2024 season.
Texas Longhorns fans gathered to tailgate ahead of Saturday's final home game of the 2024 season.
Community rallies around family of Buda teen who died in motorcycle crash
17-year-old Thomas LaFever died in the hospital after a motorcycle crash in late September. Now the community is helping to raise funds for his family to cover more than $320,000 worth of medical bills.
17-year-old Thomas LaFever died in the hospital after a motorcycle crash in late September. Now the community is helping to raise funds for his family to cover more than $320,000 worth of medical bills.
Helm’s 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SEC
The Longhorns can earn a berth in the SEC title game when they face No. 15 Texas A&M next week as that rivalry resumes after a 12-year break.
The Longhorns can earn a berth in the SEC title game when they face No. 15 Texas A&M next week as that rivalry resumes after a 12-year break.
I-35 at SH 71 back open after closure due to woman on overpass
All directions at I-35 and SH 71 are back open after being closed for several hours due to a woman on an overpass, Austin police say.
All directions at I-35 and SH 71 are back open after being closed for several hours due to a woman on an overpass, Austin police say.
Body found in Lake Travis-area home; man arrested, charged with murder
An Austin man has been charged with first-degree murder after Travis County deputies found a body during a welfare check on an elderly wheelchair-bound man.
An Austin man has been charged with first-degree murder after Travis County deputies found a body during a welfare check on an elderly wheelchair-bound man.
7 people, including 3 children, injured in overnight South Austin crash
An overnight crash in South Austin injured seven people, including three children.
An overnight crash in South Austin injured seven people, including three children.
Threats of explosive devices on Round Rock trails determined false, possible "swatting": police
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating what it believes is a case of "swatting" after threats were made online about explosive devices on city trails.
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating what it believes is a case of "swatting" after threats were made online about explosive devices on city trails.
Austin city mayor runner-up concedes to Kirk Watson
Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.
Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.
Texas I-35 high-speed rail proposal is put into motion by lawmakers
Austin lawmakers are putting a proposal in motion that has been in the works for years; plans to build a high-speed rail on I-35.
Austin lawmakers are putting a proposal in motion that has been in the works for years; plans to build a high-speed rail on I-35.
Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Man sentenced to 8 years after seriously injuring Texas deputies in crash
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison for seriously injuring two Bexar County deputies in a crash. The sheriff's office believes he got off too easily.
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison for seriously injuring two Bexar County deputies in a crash. The sheriff's office believes he got off too easily.
Deep-frying turkey dangers demonstrated by Austin Fire Dept.
The Austin Fire Department is demonstrating how not to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving.
The Austin Fire Department is demonstrating how not to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving.
Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Bastrop ISD school bus crash: 1 adult, 11 students taken to hospital, Texas DPS says
One adult and 11 students were taken to the hospital after a crash in Bastrop County on Friday morning.
One adult and 11 students were taken to the hospital after a crash in Bastrop County on Friday morning.
Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.