South Austin 'ghost neighborhood' demolished after failed construction
A so-called “ghost neighborhood" in South Austin has been demolished after the developer failed to finish construction.
Taco Museum ticket buyers in Austin, San Antonio are fighting for refunds
An event that was supposed to be held in three Texas cities sold tickets to tons of people. Now, people's money has disappeared, just like the Taco Museum's website.
Bee Cave man waits over a year to get pool repairs for 'concrete cancer'
Concrete cancer plagues pools all across the Central Texas area. It is something most people don't know about when they start construction.
New scam targets Central Texas contractors looking for work
There's a new scam targeting Central Texas contractors looking for work. Scammers are pretending to be homeowners, tricking contractors into doing a job, then leaving them and the real owner holding the bag.
Georgetown woman scammed out of $2K for dog that never showed up
If you're looking to add a new four-legged member to your family, beware of online scammers. A Georgetown woman found herself out thousands of dollars for a dog that never showed up.
Georgetown neighborhood begs for help to end daily harassment from neighbor
A Georgetown neighborhood says it’s dealing with a "nightmare" neighbor and is asking for help ending it.
Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids crashing into jet on Chicago runway
A Southwest Airlines plane that was landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport had to quickly pull up to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
CapMetro's new fare payment system begins March 1
CapMetro is unveiling a new fare payment system next week. This comes after riders voiced their frustration with the current system.
Woman renting storage unit in Round Rock claims her late father's items are missing
A woman renting a storage unit in Round Rock is begging for answers after she said her late father’s items went missing.
SXSW warns musicians of ongoing scam requiring artists to pay to perform
SXSW kicks off in a little over three weeks, and a lot of musicians are excited about the chance to play at the festival. But scammers are targeting some artists with fake SXSW invitations requiring them to pay to perform.
Recapture in Texas: Push to reform school property tax revenue redistribution policy
Education is dominating the debate at the Texas Capitol this session, including a push to reform the way money is redistributed among districts though a policy known as "recapture".
THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3
A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak takes a closer look at Senate Bill 3 and its potential impact.
FAA data shows how understaffed Austin's airport is for air traffic controllers
New numbers from the FAA show just how understaffed Austin's airport is when it comes to air traffic controllers. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
Texas school districts all struggling with lack of state funding
It's not just Central Texas schools struggling with budget deficits. Districts all across the state are dealing with different versions of the same problem: a lack of funding from the state.
Georgetown water customer receives nearly $2,200 bill
A Georgetown woman said she received a surprise city water bill for over $2,000 in the mail.
Texas Legislature: Battle over education policy continues
The school choice bill continues to be a battle during the Texas legislature session.
Central Texas districts talk about legislature's school funding
Many local school districts are hoping to see lawmakers increase school funding, after failing to do so last session. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the superintendents of Del Valle ISD and Hays CISD.
Texas schools hoping lawmakers increase funding during legislative session
The new legislative session starts soon. All this month, 7 On Your Side will be taking a look at some of the big issues at the state capitol. Among them is education after the legislature failed to pass a school funding measures during the last session.
Deaf woman sues ER in Round Rock for being denied interpreter & treated against her will
A deaf woman is suing an emergency room in Round Rock. She claims the doctors and nurses denied her right to an interpreter and was treated against her will. Attorneys for the defendants deny the allegations.
Texas vehicles will no longer need safety inspections starting Jan. 1
Texas cars will no longer need safety inspections starting Jan. 1 due to a new law passed. However, drivers are encourages to getting your vehicles checked a few times a year anyways.