Austin mayoral election 2024: A look at Kirk Watson and Carmen Llanes Pulido
FOX 7 Austin News sat down with all the prospects, and split their messages to voters into two parts so we could dive into the issues they want to address as they make their final case before the elections.
Texas Senate debate, hearing on marijuana-based products: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of political analysts, took a look at some of the hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics.
NHTSA investigating 2.4M Tesla vehicles over full self-driving collisions
The agency is conducting the probe after receiving reports of several collisions involving the technology, including a deadly crash in 2023.
Austin mayoral election 2024: A look at 3 of the candidates
Five people are vying to be Austin City Mayor. In a two-part series, FOX 7 Austin will be profiling all five candidates and diving into the issues they want to address.
Will Netflix raise prices again? Analysts think so
Analysts say a Netflix increase is likely given other streaming services' recent price increases.
Austin police chief Lisa Davis officially sworn in
Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis has officially been sworn in.
Record day? Austin airport expects high volume of travelers on October 14
You may want to give yourself some extra time if you're heading out to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on October 14.
Austin nears $107M deal to buy new public safety headquarters
The City of Austin is nearing a $107 million deal to buy a new public safety building near Zilker Park in Southwest Austin.
Tesla unveils self-driving CyberCab, shows off Optimus robot at event
Tesla showed off its new self-driving CyberCab and Optimus robots at its “We, Robot” presentation in California on Thursday night.
Police give all-clear after 'suspicious item' found at Austin airport
Austin police have given the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday night.
Torchy's Tacos on South Congress can't sell alcohol, city council says
Austin City Council has denied a request from Torchy's Tacos on South Congress to waive a distance requirement that doesn't allow them to serve alcohol because they are within 300 feet of a school.
Austin City Council briefed on tentative police contract
The Austin City Council was briefed Tuesday on the tentative police contract with the Austin Police Association. Council also heard from community members about the contract for the first time in a work session.
CapMetro bus operator assaulted, robbed by passenger while on the job in East Austin
A CapMetro bus driver is recounting her experience after she was assaulted and robbed by a passenger who refused to pay his fair in East Austin.
Apple Intelligence release: When it's coming and what it is
With the Apple Intelligence release date revealed, here’s what you need to know about the new feature coming to your Apple devices.
CapMetro offering special services during Austin City Limits Festival 2024
CapMetro wants the public to know of special services it is operating to accommodate Austin City Limits (ACL) festival goers.
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
Siesta Key family ‘narrowly escapes’ house fire after video shows Tesla battery igniting in garage
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
New Austin police contract worries some city council members
Austin City Council members have concerns regarding the tentative Austin police contract, including about transparency and money.
Austin fights against rate increase proposed by Texas Gas Service
The City of Austin is a part of more than a dozen cities fighting against a rate increase proposed by Texas Gas Service.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with CapMetro bus identified: APD
A motorcyclist killed in a crash with a CapMetro bus has been identified by police.