City of Austin takes a look at long-term transportation plan

The city is expected to give a list of high priority projects to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) this week.

18th Congressional District race: Daughter of Sheila Jackson Lee running in special election

Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, has announced that she is running for her mother's seat in the 18th Congressional District special election.

Austin drivers urged to be careful near construction zones after deadly crash

Two people were killed over the weekend after crashing into a construction site on I-35 in South Austin. Authorities are urging drivers to be careful near work zones, especially with even more freeway construction set to begin this fall.

Perrigo recalls baby formula sold at CVS, H-E-B

Perrigo issued a voluntary recall on 16,500 cans of formula in several states. Here’s what you need to know.

Texas power grid: Austin mayor encourages residents to conserve energy

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is encouraging residents to conserve energy as temperatures rise this month. The grid conditions are reportedly normal right now, but that could change quickly.

Austin ISD providing free breakfast, lunch for students at 77 schools

The Austin Independent School District is providing free breakfast and lunch for all students at 77 schools through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

East Austin families get free school supplies, clothing thanks to nonprofits

Crowds of parents and children stood in line in East Austin for hours on Sunday for the annual back-to-school drive put together by Austin nonprofits.

Robert Chody trial: Jury selection set in Travis County evidence tampering case

Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody is going to trial in Travis County for allegedly tampering with evidence in the Javier Ambler case in 2019. Jury selection is set for Monday.

1 detained after firing gun in Red River district: APD

A person was detained after police say they fired a gun in the Red River entertainment district just as bars were letting out.

Deadly Sunday on I-35: 3 killed in 2 separate crashes

It has been a deadly Sunday on I-35 in Austin. Three people were killed in two separate crashes in South Austin and downtown.

Pflugerville company uses AI to revolutionize returns

Vendidit is using artificial intelligence to make returning products more efficient. Co-founder Gary Stephens joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss in this FOX 7 Focus.

‘I don't want to die,' student tells 911 dispatcher from Uvalde school during mass shooting

911 calls, body camera footage and surveillance videos from May 24, 2022 were included in a massive collection released by Uvalde city officials after a prolonged legal fight.