Outlying Austin neighborhoods consider leaving city limits
If you could vote to remove your neighborhood from the City of Austin, would you do it? Residents of some outlying areas have the change to do that.
If you could vote to remove your neighborhood from the City of Austin, would you do it? Residents of some outlying areas have the change to do that.
Marijuana to be reclassified by DEA as less dangerous drug
In a historic move, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is set to ease restrictions on marijuana. In the proposed plan, marijuana will be classified as a less dangerous drug, but will remain a controlled substance.
In a historic move, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is set to ease restrictions on marijuana. In the proposed plan, marijuana will be classified as a less dangerous drug, but will remain a controlled substance.
FOX 7 photographer faces 2 misdemeanors after felony charge was dropped
A FOX 7 Austin photographer is facing two new misdemeanor charges. This comes after a Texas DPS detective dropped the felony charge on Tuesday, April 30.
A FOX 7 Austin photographer is facing two new misdemeanor charges. This comes after a Texas DPS detective dropped the felony charge on Tuesday, April 30.
WilCo deputy pleads guilty to official oppression, assault
A Williamson County deputy pleaded guilty to charges of official oppression and assault in a 2019 case. Deputy Christopher Pisa, 29, entered the guilty plea on April 21.
A Williamson County deputy pleaded guilty to charges of official oppression and assault in a 2019 case. Deputy Christopher Pisa, 29, entered the guilty plea on April 21.
Elderly Austin restaurant owner assaulted by customers who did not want to pay
The owner of Chekos, a Mexican restaurant in Austin, says he was injured after asking a group of customers to leave. Now, he and his family want help identifying the suspects who were caught on camera.
The owner of Chekos, a Mexican restaurant in Austin, says he was injured after asking a group of customers to leave. Now, he and his family want help identifying the suspects who were caught on camera.
Opioid overdose outbreak in Austin kills 8 people: ATCEMS
Eight people are dead following a 27-hour-long opioid overdose outbreak in downtown Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
Eight people are dead following a 27-hour-long opioid overdose outbreak in downtown Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
Is marijuana legal in Texas? What you need to know about the state’s pot laws.
Here’s how Texas law currently stands on marijuana and other cannabis-derived products.
Here’s how Texas law currently stands on marijuana and other cannabis-derived products.
Georgetown woman, 3 others found guilty of PPP fraud
A Georgetown woman was found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
A Georgetown woman was found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Cedar Park breaks ground on new 15-acre park
The City of Cedar Park is celebrating the development of a new 15-acre park.
The City of Cedar Park is celebrating the development of a new 15-acre park.
UT Austin Palestine protest: Travis County attorney makes statement on arrests
The Travis County Attorney’s Office made a statement after the arrest of nearly 80 protesters at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday.
The Travis County Attorney’s Office made a statement after the arrest of nearly 80 protesters at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday.
UT Austin protest: Students gather for Palestine meeting on South Lawn
Palestine Solidarity Committee and UT Austin Arab Students Association asked people to gather on the South Lawn to learn more about Palestine.
Palestine Solidarity Committee and UT Austin Arab Students Association asked people to gather on the South Lawn to learn more about Palestine.
Harris County suspect killed after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife and toddler, leading authorities on chase
A man who kidnapped his ex-wife and toddler at gunpoint in Harris County was shot to death after leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says.
A man who kidnapped his ex-wife and toddler at gunpoint in Harris County was shot to death after leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says.
Texas DPS charges against photojournalist dropped after UT protest arrest
The Department of Public Safety had charged a FOX 7 Austin photographer with assault against a peace officer after his arrest during protests at UT.
The Department of Public Safety had charged a FOX 7 Austin photographer with assault against a peace officer after his arrest during protests at UT.
Austin weather: Severe storm risk later this week
Warm and humid Tuesday, but the rain will hold off until Wednesday. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.
Warm and humid Tuesday, but the rain will hold off until Wednesday. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.
8 dead, 51 overdoses reported in Austin: ATCEMS
Austin-Travis County EMS medics responded to 51 overdose calls in just over 24 hours.
Austin-Travis County EMS medics responded to 51 overdose calls in just over 24 hours.
Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ in Buda being investigated by U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating a popular BBQ restaurant in Buda. Employees said they haven’t been paid in weeks and reports show the owners are in the hole for millions.
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating a popular BBQ restaurant in Buda. Employees said they haven’t been paid in weeks and reports show the owners are in the hole for millions.
8-year-old, her mother recovering after truck hits them in Northeast Austin
An eight-year-old girl and her mother are recovering after being hit by a truck in Northeast Austin last month. The driver ran off but was caught and is now in jail.
An eight-year-old girl and her mother are recovering after being hit by a truck in Northeast Austin last month. The driver ran off but was caught and is now in jail.
San Marcos fentanyl dealer sentenced to 10 years prison
A San Marcos man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
A San Marcos man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Austin sees 2 homicides, deadly officer-involved shooting in less than 48 hours
It was a violent weekend in Austin. In less then 48 hours, the city saw two homicides, and a deadly officer-involved shooting. So far, no arrests have been made.
It was a violent weekend in Austin. In less then 48 hours, the city saw two homicides, and a deadly officer-involved shooting. So far, no arrests have been made.
Plane crash in Spring Branch leaves 2 people dead: sheriff
A small plane crash in Comal County has left two people dead, the sheriff's office said.
A small plane crash in Comal County has left two people dead, the sheriff's office said.