Austin leaders have plan to fight fires using AI

Austin city leaders have a plan to fight fires using artificial intelligence. First responders added AI technology to their tool belts to increase fire response times.

Texas AMBER Alerts may soon pop up on TikTok feeds

AMBER Alerts may soon start popping up on your TikTok feed. It's part of a new initiative starting in Texas.

What will the Texas Longhorns' final 2024 record be?

The Texas Longhorns are kicking off their first SEC season this weekend against Colorado State, but how will 2024 look for them? FOX 7 Austin's Dennis de la Peña and Julian Martinez give their predictions.

Federal funding will boost specialized ACC chip lab

An Austin training center created to help produce workers for the semi-conductor chip industry is getting a boost in funding. The specialized lab is located at Austin Community College's Highland Campus.

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over State Fair of Texas gun policy

The State Fair of Texas announced that this year it would ban fairgoers from carrying guns, even if they have a license to carry.

Austin woman receives kidney donation from her best friend

For the past 33 years Andrei Thomas and Rhonda Johnson have been inseparable from small moments to hard times so it's no surprise that when Andrei needed a kidney, Rhonda stepped up.

Back-to-school: Lockhart ISD makes improvements to campuses

Summer break is officially over at Lockhart ISD, the district says they had crews working all summer to make sure students and staff have the best back to school experience.

FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Dripping Springs vs Vandegrift

Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Dripping Springs Tigers or the Vandegrift Vipers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.

New Williamson County budget will add death investigator roles

This week, the Williamson County Commissioners court approved a $635.1 million budget that will bring nearly 50 new positions to the county, including four new death investigators.

Election Day in Austin: Travis County polling locations now available

Election Day is a little more than two months away, and in the Austin area, there will be a couple of changes voters should know about ahead of Nov. 5.