Austin State Hospital unveils new $305M facility
On Wednesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the Austin State Hospital’s brand-new facility. The 80-plus acre campus will now feature fully modernized amenities.
On Wednesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the Austin State Hospital’s brand-new facility. The 80-plus acre campus will now feature fully modernized amenities.
Berry Springs Park and Preserve temporarily closed for renovations
Beginning Monday, May 20, Berry Springs Park and Preserve will be closed while the main entrance road is under construction.
Beginning Monday, May 20, Berry Springs Park and Preserve will be closed while the main entrance road is under construction.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott requests presidential disaster declaration following recent severe weather
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking for President Joe Biden to declare a presidential disaster declaration following the recent severe weather and flooding in the area.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking for President Joe Biden to declare a presidential disaster declaration following the recent severe weather and flooding in the area.
Austin FC to host 2025 MLS All-Star Game
For the first time in club history, Austin FC has been chosen to host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.
For the first time in club history, Austin FC has been chosen to host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.
Round Rock library charging membership fee for non-residents
Round Rock non-residents will now have to pay a fee if they want to join the city library.
Round Rock non-residents will now have to pay a fee if they want to join the city library.
What happened to Neu Community?
What happened to Neu Community? Promises of a new, innovative way of living have remained just promises. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
What happened to Neu Community? Promises of a new, innovative way of living have remained just promises. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson raises questions about ex-city manager's severance pay
Former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax resigned from his position on February 21. It was labeled as an "involuntary separation," triggering a clause that would require the city to pay him nearly half a million dollars.
Former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax resigned from his position on February 21. It was labeled as an "involuntary separation," triggering a clause that would require the city to pay him nearly half a million dollars.
1 dead in train-car crash in Round Rock
One person is dead after a train-car crash in Round Rock on Wednesday.
One person is dead after a train-car crash in Round Rock on Wednesday.
Suspects steal 2 vehicles from UT Austin garage, damage gate: UTPD
UT Austin police officers responded to reports of a damaged garage gate at the San Antonio Garage and learned two vehicles had been stolen.
UT Austin police officers responded to reports of a damaged garage gate at the San Antonio Garage and learned two vehicles had been stolen.
Galveston bridge collapse: Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge
The Pelican Island Bridge was struck by a barge, knocking out power, the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management confirms.
The Pelican Island Bridge was struck by a barge, knocking out power, the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management confirms.
Austin weather: Widespread rain, storms possible Thursday
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, tomorrow most of Central Texas is under a Level 2 threat of severe weather. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, tomorrow most of Central Texas is under a Level 2 threat of severe weather. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Report: Texas tax dollars diverted out-of-state to charter schools founded by Mike Miles
According to Brett Shipp, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles started three Third Future Schools in Colorado after leaving Dallas ISD in 2015, and then the charter network expanded to Texas with more schools starting in 2020.
According to Brett Shipp, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles started three Third Future Schools in Colorado after leaving Dallas ISD in 2015, and then the charter network expanded to Texas with more schools starting in 2020.
Protesters rally against phase two of HOME initiative
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
Indeed layoffs: Austin employees who were laid off may have lawsuit, attorney says
An attorney said Indeed employees who were laid off this week may have a lawsuit. The CEO of Indeed announced they’re laying off 1,000 people, some in Austin.
An attorney said Indeed employees who were laid off this week may have a lawsuit. The CEO of Indeed announced they’re laying off 1,000 people, some in Austin.
$4.5M in grants available through Austin Live Music Fund
The City of Austin announced $4.5 million in grants will be available through the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund.
The City of Austin announced $4.5 million in grants will be available through the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund.
Red River Cultural District continues effort to get funds from city council
The Red River Cultural District says there is still no solution to help the iconic downtown destination. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by the district's interim director for an update.
The Red River Cultural District says there is still no solution to help the iconic downtown destination. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by the district's interim director for an update.
3 murder suspects arrested in connection to deadly North Austin shooting
Three men were arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in North Austin, US Marshals said.
Three men were arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in North Austin, US Marshals said.
Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
Trial for final wrongful death suit in Astroworld concert crowd crush is set for September
The one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been set for trial in civil court in September, a judge said Tuesday.
The one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been set for trial in civil court in September, a judge said Tuesday.
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat goes off at Sheppard Air Force Base
The instructor was in a T-6A Texan II when the ejection seat activated during a ground operation.
The instructor was in a T-6A Texan II when the ejection seat activated during a ground operation.