Parents urged to teach kids about water safety after teen drowns in Cedar Park
A 15-year-old boy drowned in the water behind the Twin Lakes YMCA on Saturday. First responders said the teen was having trouble staying above water after jumping from a cliff with friends.
A 15-year-old boy drowned in the water behind the Twin Lakes YMCA on Saturday. First responders said the teen was having trouble staying above water after jumping from a cliff with friends.
Wife of Kingsland man shot, killed by Llano Co. deputies files lawsuit
The wife of a man who was shot and killed by Llano County deputies has filed a lawsuit against the city, the department, the deputies who shot their guns, and the now retired sheriff.
The wife of a man who was shot and killed by Llano County deputies has filed a lawsuit against the city, the department, the deputies who shot their guns, and the now retired sheriff.
Bastrop ISD issues trespassing warning after mother claims her girls were bullied
The mother of two girls at Bastrop High School claims her kids were bullied, and now the school district is bullying her.
The mother of two girls at Bastrop High School claims her kids were bullied, and now the school district is bullying her.
New details revealed in deadly North Austin officer-involved shooting; suspect identified
The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting in North Austin, and identified the suspect.
The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting in North Austin, and identified the suspect.
Crews begin treating Lady Bird Lake to reduce toxic algae
Crews were out bright and early Monday applying lanthanum-modified clay to Lady Bird Lake as part of the city's effort to reduce toxic algae.
Crews were out bright and early Monday applying lanthanum-modified clay to Lady Bird Lake as part of the city's effort to reduce toxic algae.
Austin police launch summer No Refusal Initiative
The enforcement began on June 1 and will be in effect every night, Monday through Sunday, until August 31.
The enforcement began on June 1 and will be in effect every night, Monday through Sunday, until August 31.
States with the best and worst economies in 2024
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Some Austin Water customers may experience disruption due to waterline repair
According to the City of Austin, Southwest area customers will be urged to conserve water beginning Friday, June 7. Utility repairs will be taking place near the Davis Lane pump station.
According to the City of Austin, Southwest area customers will be urged to conserve water beginning Friday, June 7. Utility repairs will be taking place near the Davis Lane pump station.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools
Emails between D.C. Public Schools officials are offering a glimpse into the strain placed on schools in Washington, D.C., as the sanctuary city struggles to handle an influx of migrants into the nation’s capital.
Emails between D.C. Public Schools officials are offering a glimpse into the strain placed on schools in Washington, D.C., as the sanctuary city struggles to handle an influx of migrants into the nation’s capital.
LCRA returns to Stage 1 of drought response as lake levels rise
Under Stage 1, LCRA water customers are asked reduce water use by 10% and requests its firm water customers – primarily cities, utilities and industries – implement mandatory restrictions.
Under Stage 1, LCRA water customers are asked reduce water use by 10% and requests its firm water customers – primarily cities, utilities and industries – implement mandatory restrictions.
San Marcos police looking for man who burglarized townhome
A San Marcos woman told police she had seen the man running out of her roommate's bedroom at their townhome in mid-May.
A San Marcos woman told police she had seen the man running out of her roommate's bedroom at their townhome in mid-May.
Austin weather: Warming trend this week; slight chance of storms Monday
Just a slight chance of rain Monday with feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details on this week's warming trend in his full forecast.
Just a slight chance of rain Monday with feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees. Zack Shields has details on this week's warming trend in his full forecast.
Houston shooting: Suspect in clown mask kills man outside Gulf Freeway motel
A gunman in a clown mask opened fire on a car outside of a southeast Houston motel, killing a man early Monday morning, police say.
A gunman in a clown mask opened fire on a car outside of a southeast Houston motel, killing a man early Monday morning, police say.
Recent rains help out lake levels in Central Texas
The Austin area saw a significant amount of rain in the past couple of weeks. That much-needed rain helped out the lakes in our area.
The Austin area saw a significant amount of rain in the past couple of weeks. That much-needed rain helped out the lakes in our area.
Family in Dripping Springs gets brand-new home at no cost thanks to non-profit
A Dripping Springs family has a brand new house built with no out-of-pocket cost, thanks to a non-profit organization.
A Dripping Springs family has a brand new house built with no out-of-pocket cost, thanks to a non-profit organization.
Leander City Council election came down to four votes
An election for a city council seat in Leander came down to just four votes. Both candidates are urging people to look at this race as an example of why voting matters.
An election for a city council seat in Leander came down to just four votes. Both candidates are urging people to look at this race as an example of why voting matters.
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.
Trump verdict, Texas runoff election, abortion ruling: FOX 7 Focus
It has been a very busy week in Texas politics, from a primary runoff election to a major ruling on abortion to a guilty verdict for former President Trump. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a closer look.
It has been a very busy week in Texas politics, from a primary runoff election to a major ruling on abortion to a guilty verdict for former President Trump. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a closer look.
Crash kills Austin High graduate, her mother in South Austin
18-year-old Miraj Parson had just graduated from Austin High School with plans to go to Austin Community College, according to a GoFundMe set up by her family.
18-year-old Miraj Parson had just graduated from Austin High School with plans to go to Austin Community College, according to a GoFundMe set up by her family.