SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders prepared
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders say they're prepared for festival
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
Carmen Mejia released from ICE custody after exoneration
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
Missing 2-year-old girl from Austin found; AMBER Alert canceled
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
Lake Pflugerville temporary waterline installed; water restrictions remain in place
Crews have installed a temporary waterline to refill Lake Pflugerville, but emergency water restrictions could remain in place for another two months
Crews have installed a temporary waterline to refill Lake Pflugerville, but emergency water restrictions could remain in place for another two months
Texas midwife's license suspended after deaths of mother, infant
A Central Texas midwife has had her license suspended after a mother and an infant died in her care, a state regulation agency announced Wednesday.
A Central Texas midwife has had her license suspended after a mother and an infant died in her care, a state regulation agency announced Wednesday.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo invited to council meeting after self-driving car blocks road
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
U.S. citizen arrested after $1M+ meth seizure at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.
Marble Falls veteran receives new roof after damage from 2024 hailstorm
A Marble Falls veteran received a new roof after it was damaged during a hailstorm in 2024.
A Marble Falls veteran received a new roof after it was damaged during a hailstorm in 2024.
Texas inmate threatens to 'blow up' prison admin's house, gets extra prison time
Less than a month before being released, a Texas inmate threatened to “blow up" a Bureau of Prisons administrator's home once he made it to freedom. He's been sentenced to nearly five more years in prison for the threat.
Less than a month before being released, a Texas inmate threatened to “blow up" a Bureau of Prisons administrator's home once he made it to freedom. He's been sentenced to nearly five more years in prison for the threat.
Cornyn reverses stance on filibuster in push to pass SAVE Act
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.
First new US oil refinery in 50 years set for construction in Texas, Trump says
The first new oil refinery to be built on U.S. soil in half a century is set for construction in Texas, the president announced Tuesday.
The first new oil refinery to be built on U.S. soil in half a century is set for construction in Texas, the president announced Tuesday.
Downtown Austin club shooting leaves 1 injured; no arrests made
Police are asking for help gathering information on a shooting in downtown Austin. One victim was shot after a fight at a club, but is expected to be OK.
Police are asking for help gathering information on a shooting in downtown Austin. One victim was shot after a fight at a club, but is expected to be OK.
'This place broke something in us': Family details life inside Texas ICE detention center
A longing for home and normalcy amongst stories of medical neglect, poor food, abuse and the lack of religious freedom are all themes in letters from an Egyptian family held for months in Texas in the only family facility ran by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A longing for home and normalcy amongst stories of medical neglect, poor food, abuse and the lack of religious freedom are all themes in letters from an Egyptian family held for months in Texas in the only family facility ran by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
SXSW 2026: CapMetro extends services, makes it easier to get around Austin
CapMetro is extending its services and is providing convenient transportation for residents and visitors for SXSW 2026.
CapMetro is extending its services and is providing convenient transportation for residents and visitors for SXSW 2026.
Body found in Colorado River; Austin police investigating
Austin police are investigating after a body was found in the Colorado River on Tuesday.
Austin police are investigating after a body was found in the Colorado River on Tuesday.
Man survives 200-foot plunge into Palo Duro Canyon
A driver is recovering at Northwest Texas Hospital after his vehicle veered off a cliff and rolled 200 feet into Palo Duro Canyon, where he remained stranded overnight before seeking help Monday morning.
A driver is recovering at Northwest Texas Hospital after his vehicle veered off a cliff and rolled 200 feet into Palo Duro Canyon, where he remained stranded overnight before seeking help Monday morning.
3 children dead after apartment fire in South Austin
The Austin Fire Department is investigating after three children were found dead after an apartment fire in South Austin.
The Austin Fire Department is investigating after three children were found dead after an apartment fire in South Austin.
Round Rock ISD to change bus routes next school year; parents looking for answers
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services next school year.
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services next school year.
RRISD to change bus routes next school year
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services. The changes are set to begin next year, but families have already begun to ask the district to reverse the decision. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services. The changes are set to begin next year, but families have already begun to ask the district to reverse the decision. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.