Judge deliberates on temporarily removing Hays County district clerk pending trial

A Travis County judge is now deliberating whether the elected Hays County district clerk should be temporarily removed after a hearing this afternoon. The state claims Avrey Anderson is incompetent.

Hays County roadway expansion in the works

TxDOT held a meeting to get feedback from Hays County residents on the traffic and congestion along the RM 1826 corridor, and hopefully provide a solution.

Austin doctor urges men to prioritize health during Men's Health Month

June is men's health month, which is an opportunity to remind men to prioritize their health. Dr. LeRoy Jones, a urologist with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.

AFD sees uptick in fires around Austin

The Austin Fire Department (AFD) has been responding to multiple fires across the city. In fact, a spokesperson said firefighters will usually be called out at least once every day.

Trial for man who shot, killed elderly WilCo woman begins next month

The trial for Joshua Gilbreath is set for next month, and the insanity defense also sets up the courtroom battle, which is rarely seen in Williamson County. Gilbreath is charged with murdering an elderly woman back in August 2022.

Body found near Riverside identified; APD looking for murder suspect

Austin police have identified a body found in an abandoned house near Riverside on June 21. They are now searching for the murder suspect.

Jocelyn Nungaray murder case: Key developments and $10 million bail for suspects

The latest in the case of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is that bail for Johan Jose Martinez Rangel was set at $10 million during his first court appearance.

New details released about Dripping Springs SWAT call

Law enforcement has released new details about the SWAT call in Dripping Springs that ended in a man's arrest over the weekend.

Austin woman accuses Burger King of putting racial slur on her receipt

An Austin woman is accusing a fast food restaurant of putting a racial slur on her receipt after she asked for a refund on an incorrect order.

Body found in Lake Walter E. Long: ATCEMS

A body was found in Lake Walter E. Long on Monday, Austin-Travis County EMS said.

Texas State University will no longer host 2024 Presidential Debate

The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has canceled its plans to have the first 2024 Presidential Debate at Texas State University.

Environmental cleanup underway after Giddings oil tanker fire

A fiery crash near Giddings hurt two people and also caused some environmental damage. The crash involved a truck that was hauling crude oil, and what didn't burn, spilled along the roadway.

Austin's $25M Wishbone Bridge project to begin construction July 1

Construction for Austin's $25 million Wishbone-shaped bridge over Longhorn Dam and Lady Bird Lake will begin on Monday, July 1.