School safety: Austin ISD parents concerned as many schools report issues
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
SAFE Alliance commemorates 50 years of service
FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren spoke to Angela Glode, SAFE Alliance's chief officer of development, about a look back on their history and how they plan to continue supporting Austin in the future.
FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren spoke to Angela Glode, SAFE Alliance's chief officer of development, about a look back on their history and how they plan to continue supporting Austin in the future.
Texas arctic blast: City of Austin sees record numbers in cold weather shelters
Hundreds of people utilized City of Austin's cold weather shelters on Monday night, which city officials say was record-breaking.
Hundreds of people utilized City of Austin's cold weather shelters on Monday night, which city officials say was record-breaking.
Hutto residents frustrated over road conditions, county response
Hutto residents have been frustrated with road conditions in and surrounding their neighborhood. One showed FOX 7 Austin cracks, dips and potholes in the road, some of which have resulted in flat tires and even injury.
Hutto residents have been frustrated with road conditions in and surrounding their neighborhood. One showed FOX 7 Austin cracks, dips and potholes in the road, some of which have resulted in flat tires and even injury.
1 dead after major crash in Northwest Austin: ATCEMS
A person is dead after a major crash in Northwest Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS reported.
A person is dead after a major crash in Northwest Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS reported.
Fort Worth hotel explosion: 911 calls shed light on terror following blast
Newly released 911 calls are shedding new light on the terror in the moments after an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in Fort Worth earlier this month.
Newly released 911 calls are shedding new light on the terror in the moments after an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in Fort Worth earlier this month.
Person rescued from Colorado River near Longhorn Dam
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
Austin weather: Wind Chill Warning issued Tuesday
No icy conditions to deal with today, just dangerous cold. Feels-like temperatures are in the single digits. Zack Shields has details.
No icy conditions to deal with today, just dangerous cold. Feels-like temperatures are in the single digits. Zack Shields has details.
Floor partially collapses in Northeast Austin fire
Austin firefighters battled a fire in a vacant two-story building in Northeast Austin overnight.
Austin firefighters battled a fire in a vacant two-story building in Northeast Austin overnight.
Texas arctic blast: How to determine frost bite, hypothermia
As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.
As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.
Boil water notice issued for parts of Hays County
A boil water notice has been issued for parts of Hays County due to a mechanical failure.
A boil water notice has been issued for parts of Hays County due to a mechanical failure.
Texas arctic blast: Bertram police patrol roads, keep residents safe
The City of Bertram is under a wind chill warning. The arctic blast combined with Martin Luther King Jr. Day had businesses closed and law enforcement out on the roads.
The City of Bertram is under a wind chill warning. The arctic blast combined with Martin Luther King Jr. Day had businesses closed and law enforcement out on the roads.
Boil water notice issued for Blanco after repair of water leak
The City of Blanco is under a boil water notice after crews repaired a water leak.
The City of Blanco is under a boil water notice after crews repaired a water leak.
Texas arctic blast: Dozens of flight cancelations, delays at Austin airport
Crews at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport found themselves plowing snow and de-icing planes in order to keep the airport open on Monday. Despite that, thousands of travelers found themselves stuck in Austin due to bad weather elsewhere.
Crews at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport found themselves plowing snow and de-icing planes in order to keep the airport open on Monday. Despite that, thousands of travelers found themselves stuck in Austin due to bad weather elsewhere.
VIDEO: Friends escape during armed home invasion in Austin
Two Austin residents are traumatized after three men kicked down the door to their apartment. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Two Austin residents are traumatized after three men kicked down the door to their apartment. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Austin weather: Record-breaking lows hit city due to arctic blast
Austin experienced record-breaking low temperatures just one day into this multi-day cold snap. Officials want residents to stay inside while they continue to keep everything running smoothly.
Austin experienced record-breaking low temperatures just one day into this multi-day cold snap. Officials want residents to stay inside while they continue to keep everything running smoothly.
Arctic blast: Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in Central Texas
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Body found at Austin homeless encampment after report of fire: AFD
A person was found dead after a report of an outdoor fire on Sunday, the Austin Fire Department said.
A person was found dead after a report of an outdoor fire on Sunday, the Austin Fire Department said.
Texas arctic blast: Power grid holds, but ERCOT conservation request remains
The grid held, despite the deep freeze and an earlier warning from ERCOT, but a new January peak demand was set on Monday morning.
The grid held, despite the deep freeze and an earlier warning from ERCOT, but a new January peak demand was set on Monday morning.
PHOTOS: Winter weather, Arctic blast hits Central Texas
The arctic blast has arrived in Central Texas, bringing with it freezing drizzle, flurries, and even some lake effect snow. Check out the viewer photos.
The arctic blast has arrived in Central Texas, bringing with it freezing drizzle, flurries, and even some lake effect snow. Check out the viewer photos.


















