Why is the total solar eclipse such a big deal?

No one is alive anymore that saw the last total solar eclipse in central Texas almost 150 years ago. One university professor says the eclipse in April will be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Crime pushed to West Campus since start of SXSW: SafeHorns

The leader of a University of Texas student safety group said crime has been pushed to West Campus since the start of South by Southwest in Downtown Austin.

Austin machete attack survivor reacts to no trial for attacker

The man who survived a machete attack in south Austin is reacting to the decision not to take the case to trial.

Austin police sergeant to run 87 miles for charity

An Austin police sergeant will be taking another multi-city run next week, this time benefitting the Austin Boxer Rescue.

Man who possessed bomb at St. David's hospital sentenced

A Jonestown man was sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 30 months in prison for possessing a pipe bomb in the parking garage of St. David's hospital in August.

Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm warning in Fayette County

Central Texas has already seen some lightning this morning, but this is just a preview of what's to come later today. Cary Burgess has details in his full forecast.

More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else

The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.

Corpus Christi student from New Braunfels still missing

Corpus Christi police are looking for a 21-year-old college student from New Braunfels who hasn't been seen since last week.

SXSW 2024: Bon Jovi premieres docuseries at festival

Rock band Bon Jovi was at SXSW for the premiere of their new docuseries, marking a very special milestone.

Crash on Mopac kills a pedestrian in northwest Austin: police

A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Mopac in northwest Austin, according to police. Police ask drivers to avoid the area.

Virginia infant awaits life-saving double lung transplant at Texas Children’s

A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.

Dripping Springs woman becomes living kidney donor for friend in another state

A Dripping Springs woman is sharing her story about donating a kidney to a friend in another state without leaving Central Texas in this HealthBeat.

Oldest motel in Texas up for sale in Rockdale

You can now own a piece of Lone Star history: the oldest motel in Texas is up for sale in Rockdale.

Man accused of machete attack on teen found incompetent to stand trial

A man accused of attacking a teen with a machete at Auditorium Shores in January has been found incompetent to stand trial, FOX 7 Austin has learned.