Austin weather: Spring-like temperatures return

The warm-up begins just in time for the weekend. Zack Shields has details, plus when we could see our next chance of rain.

Missing person: Deputies searching for man in Burnet County

The Burnet County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating Christian Jordan who was last seen on February 28.

Concern grows over booming Williamson County rock quarry industry

Rock quarries took center stage at a community panel in Georgetown. Residents and state leaders talked about the Williamson County quarries and their significant impact to its residents.

Guadalupe County still looking for answers in cold cases

Sometimes, detectives just need one person to come forward to solve a cold case. In this week's Missing in Texas, FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen took a look at a few cases in Guadalupe County.

Cause of Austin hotel fire undetermined: AFD

The cause of the fire that destroyed the Casulo Hotel and an abandoned building in south Austin on Wednesday remains undetermined, according to AFD.

Javier Ambler death trial: Jury watches body cam footage

Two former Williamson County sheriff's deputies are on trial for manslaughter in the death of Javier Ambler. Thursday, the jury watched body cam footage of both defendants giving their account of what happened.

Texas Panhandle wildfire: Austin-area firefighters battle Smokehouse Creek Fire

The Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle has grown larger than the massive Bastrop Complex Fire that hit Central Texas in 2011. Several Austin-area firefighters are battling the blaze in the Panhandle.

Texas Wildfires: How you can help those affected

A monstrous wildfire, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, wreaks havoc in the Texas Panhandle, marking its place in history as one of the largest wildfires to date, scorching over 1 million acres and leaving lives in disarray.

Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered children

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to a local doctor to discuss.

Access to free Austin Public Library cards to be expanded

People who live outside of the Austin area can now get a free public library card. The city is getting rid of the non-resident fee.

Texas border crisis: SB 4 blocked by federal court

A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.

Viral picture of police officers posted by Cedar Park PD

A social media post by the Cedar Park Police Department reminding drivers to slow down went viral, but not for the reason you might think.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn announces run for GOP leadership position

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he is leaving the leadership post in November.