Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian in downtown Austin; SXSW issues statement
Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured in downtown Austin.
Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured in downtown Austin.
Sister of man killed in alleged drunk driving crash shares his story
The sister of a homeless man who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in February is sharing her brother's story.
The sister of a homeless man who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in February is sharing her brother's story.
Emergency alert system helps Texans about wildfires in their area
A new emergency alert system is helping officials notify the public about wildfires in their area.
A new emergency alert system is helping officials notify the public about wildfires in their area.
City, Austin police union to return to negotiations this week
A date has been set for the city and the Austin police union to come back to the negotiating table on a long-term police contract. Meredith Aldis talks with Mayor Kirk Watson in this CrimeWatch.
A date has been set for the city and the Austin police union to come back to the negotiating table on a long-term police contract. Meredith Aldis talks with Mayor Kirk Watson in this CrimeWatch.
New details revealed about South Austin SWAT standoff with naked man
New details have emerged on a SWAT standoff in South Austin that involved a naked man who police say broke into a home and assaulted a woman inside.
New details have emerged on a SWAT standoff in South Austin that involved a naked man who police say broke into a home and assaulted a woman inside.
New documentary on Alex Jones premieres at SXSW 2024
A new documentary on the trial of Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has premiered at SXSW. John Krinjak sits down with the film's director Dan Reed in this FOX 7 Focus.
A new documentary on the trial of Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has premiered at SXSW. John Krinjak sits down with the film's director Dan Reed in this FOX 7 Focus.
Austin gets $105M grant for I-35 freeway cap at Cesar Chavez
The city of Austin has received approval for a $105 million federal grant for its Our Future 35 project, which would involve freeway caps and stitches over portions of I-35 in Central Austin.
The city of Austin has received approval for a $105 million federal grant for its Our Future 35 project, which would involve freeway caps and stitches over portions of I-35 in Central Austin.
New Fire 1 system aims to improve congestive heart failure treatment
Fire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor testing the tech and one of the first patients to try it out.
Fire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor testing the tech and one of the first patients to try it out.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Man steals car with woman in backseat, kills her in high-speed crash: Dallas police
Darion Thomas told police he saw a car still running after two people went inside a gas station. He said he stole it, not realizing someone was in the back seat. A minute later, that woman was dead.
Darion Thomas told police he saw a car still running after two people went inside a gas station. He said he stole it, not realizing someone was in the back seat. A minute later, that woman was dead.
Texas man sentenced to 400 years in prison for sexually abusing children
Bo Dresner was sentenced on 65 counts stemming from a 2019 investigation into the molestation of two children, including one of his family members.
Bo Dresner was sentenced on 65 counts stemming from a 2019 investigation into the molestation of two children, including one of his family members.
Drop in Texas building permits indicates slowdown, shift
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
Scammers posing as law enforcement, IRS representatives: police
Round Rock police are warning residents about recent scams where people are posing as law enforcement or IRS representatives.
Round Rock police are warning residents about recent scams where people are posing as law enforcement or IRS representatives.
UT Austin to reinstate standardized test requirement for admissions
The University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores starting in the Fall of 2025. The University is making several other modifications to the application process as well.
The University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores starting in the Fall of 2025. The University is making several other modifications to the application process as well.
Solar eclipse 2024: Some Travis County Parks requiring reservations
Travis County Parks will require reservations for people wanting to watch the total solar eclipse from three of its parks.
Travis County Parks will require reservations for people wanting to watch the total solar eclipse from three of its parks.
One dead, 3 critically injured in wreck in Mustang Ridge
One person is dead and three others are critically injured after a wreck in Mustang Ridge.
One person is dead and three others are critically injured after a wreck in Mustang Ridge.
SXSW 2024: Thousands go to Rainey Street for pop-ups, events
Loud music, long lines and activities all happening on Rainey Street on Sunday afternoon for the third day of South by Southwest.
Loud music, long lines and activities all happening on Rainey Street on Sunday afternoon for the third day of South by Southwest.
Green algae blooms in Austin lakes and creeks; city warns to stay cautious
As we head into warmer months, the city of Austin is remind residents to be careful as toxic algae blooms once again.
As we head into warmer months, the city of Austin is remind residents to be careful as toxic algae blooms once again.
Hyundai installs anti-theft software at pop-up event
Austin police are cracking down on auto theft crimes by partnering with Hyundai at an anti-theft software clinic on Sunday.
Austin police are cracking down on auto theft crimes by partnering with Hyundai at an anti-theft software clinic on Sunday.
Finalist for Austin City Manager position withdraws from running
Kansas City city manager Brian Platt has withdrawn from the running for Austin's new city manager.
Kansas City city manager Brian Platt has withdrawn from the running for Austin's new city manager.