Austin police drafted unsent letter to parole board in support of Daniel Perry

The Austin Police Department almost took a stance in support of pardoning former Army Sgt. Daniel Perry. Ultimately, their drafted letter was not submitted after discussions with city leaders.

College Station man with dementia found safe: sheriff

The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office says he was found safe almost six hours away from where he was reported missing.

Teen killed in east Austin crash: APD

A teen was killed in a single-car crash in East Austin, police said.

Del Valle ISD teachers, staff to see 3% raise for next school year

The salary increases will be part of a budget proposal considered by the Del Valle ISD Board at its June regular meeting.

Austin weather: Feels-like temps over 100 degrees

The summer-like temperatures continue in Central Texas. And some of us could see some storms tomorrow. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Suspect took child from North Austin neighborhood to motel, sexually assaulted them: APD

The Austin Police Department's Human Trafficking Unit is looking for a man they say took a child from a North Austin neighborhood to a motel and sexually assaulted them last summer.

Increased phone scam attempts reported by Bluebonnet members

The scammers are reportedly telling members their power will be disconnected unless they make an immediate payment over the phone.

Houston woman claims man ejaculated on her in River Oaks Dollar Tree

A recently filed lawsuit describes extremely graphic details from an alleged incident inside of the West Gray location in December.

Cargo thefts on the rise in Texas, analysts say

Texas is one of the regional hotspots for cargo theft with a 22 percent uptick from this time last year. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the details.

Nearly $100K in funding going toward helping veterans land jobs

The program will be used to help veterans receive training and, ultimately, careers in the electrical, HVAC, manufacturing and plumbing fields.

Erwin Center officially gone in Downtown Austin

The Erwin Center is now gone for good. UT officials said the structure collapsed on itself after crews tore down the remaining columns.

Suspect in Northwest Austin deadly shooting arrested in just over 12 hours

A shooting victim was found lying in the street in Northwest Austin early Monday morning, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators still looking for answers in 30-year-old murder of Jessica Harris

The body of Jessica Harris was found on the side of the road in Williamson County. Now, three decades later, investigators are still looking for answers.

Texas weather: Austin Energy utility team helping restore power in Houston

Austin Energy crews are currently assigned to the Katy area as part of a mutual aid deployment following recent severe weather in Houston.

Valedictorian gives powerful speech hours after dad's funeral

A North Texas high school valedictorian touched the hearts of many when he delivered a moving graduation speech just hours after burying his father.

Austin weather: Summer-like heat continues; rain later this week

Get out there and enjoy the sunshine. The rain may be making a comeback this week. Zack Shields shows us our chances.