Missing: Daughter of former MLB pitcher not seen since August 22
Brenna Swindell, an Austin single mother and daughter of former MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, has not been seen since August 22 but her vehicle tags were recently seen in Colorado.
Brenna Swindell, an Austin single mother and daughter of former MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, has not been seen since August 22 but her vehicle tags were recently seen in Colorado.
Homicide in downtown Austin; police questioning person of interest
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 41st homicide and it says it's identified a person of interest.
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 41st homicide and it says it's identified a person of interest.
UT Austin students move in ahead of new fall semester
Thousands of UT Austin students spent the last couple of days moving into their dorms and student apartments, and it has been hectic.
Thousands of UT Austin students spent the last couple of days moving into their dorms and student apartments, and it has been hectic.
Young Texas Democrats get primetime spotlight during DNC
While Republicans dominate all the top elected offices in the state, some young Democrats got the primetime spotlight in Chicago. They’re hoping to ride their convention momentum into November.
While Republicans dominate all the top elected offices in the state, some young Democrats got the primetime spotlight in Chicago. They’re hoping to ride their convention momentum into November.
Paddle for Puppies raises nearly $15K for APA!'s Puppy Parvo ICU
The 13th annual Paddle for Puppies event on Lady Bird Lake raised nearly $15,000 to support Austin Pets Alive's efforts to treat and research canine parvovirus.
The 13th annual Paddle for Puppies event on Lady Bird Lake raised nearly $15,000 to support Austin Pets Alive's efforts to treat and research canine parvovirus.
Power restored at West Campus complex, students say
Students at a West Campus apartment complex told FOX 7 Austin Sunday that power had been restored. However, some units are still without air-conditioning.
Students at a West Campus apartment complex told FOX 7 Austin Sunday that power had been restored. However, some units are still without air-conditioning.
Students at West Campus complex say they have no power, water, A/C, or answers
Residents at a West Campus apartment complex say they are without power, water and air-conditioning and are getting no answers, all while trying to prepare for their fall semester.
Residents at a West Campus apartment complex say they are without power, water and air-conditioning and are getting no answers, all while trying to prepare for their fall semester.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County now fully contained
As of Sunday evening, the North Art Complex fire in Mason County is fully contained and burned a total of 4,313 acres.
As of Sunday evening, the North Art Complex fire in Mason County is fully contained and burned a total of 4,313 acres.
How much are property taxes going to go up in Williamson County?
Almost every city in Williamson County is expected to raise property taxes this year, but how much exactly? Here's a closer look at how those increases will impact Wilco homeowners.
Almost every city in Williamson County is expected to raise property taxes this year, but how much exactly? Here's a closer look at how those increases will impact Wilco homeowners.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County almost fully contained
Fire crews across Texas are fighting multiple wildfires, including one that has burned over 4,300 acres in Mason County.
Fire crews across Texas are fighting multiple wildfires, including one that has burned over 4,300 acres in Mason County.
City of Taylor under Stage 2 water restrictions, per Brazos River Authority
The Brazos River Authority has initiated a Stage 2 drought response for the city of Taylor. Consumers are required to reduce their water usage by 10% effective immediately.
The Brazos River Authority has initiated a Stage 2 drought response for the city of Taylor. Consumers are required to reduce their water usage by 10% effective immediately.
2025 Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett talks about choosing UT
Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett recently spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Julian Martinez about why he committed to UT over competing schools like Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M.
Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett recently spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Julian Martinez about why he committed to UT over competing schools like Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M.
Amber Alert Ryan Akagbusi: 8-year-old nonverbal boy last seen in Fort Bend County
A local Amber Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi out of Fort Bend County. He was last seen in the Richmond area at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.
A local Amber Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi out of Fort Bend County. He was last seen in the Richmond area at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.
APH provides free Mpox vaccines as global concern grows
A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.
A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.
Bastrop mayor recall petition faces setback over signatures
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas preseason rankings
High school football season is back in central Texas! Here are FOX 7 Austin's preseason rankings for the 2024 season.
High school football season is back in central Texas! Here are FOX 7 Austin's preseason rankings for the 2024 season.
Child drowns in pool at Pflugerville apartment complex
Pflugerville police say a child drowned in a pool at an apartment complex early Saturday morning.
Pflugerville police say a child drowned in a pool at an apartment complex early Saturday morning.
Over 120 lbs of marijuana seized in Georgetown traffic stop: sheriff
Williamson County Sheriff's deputies seized pounds of marijuana and thousands of dollars during a traffic stop in Georgetown.
Williamson County Sheriff's deputies seized pounds of marijuana and thousands of dollars during a traffic stop in Georgetown.
Austin Energy says permanent fix is in place for SW Austin transformer
A permanent fix is in place at a Southwest Austin substation that went offline Thursday night and caused thousands of residents to lose power.
A permanent fix is in place at a Southwest Austin substation that went offline Thursday night and caused thousands of residents to lose power.
New charges filed in Round Rock Juneteenth shooting
One of the teens involved in the deadly shooting at the Round Rock Juneteenth celebration is now facing 15 charges, says the Round Rock Police Department.
One of the teens involved in the deadly shooting at the Round Rock Juneteenth celebration is now facing 15 charges, says the Round Rock Police Department.


















