TxTag Toll processing to be taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.
Election Day scams, deepfakes, hacking: 7 On Your Side
Scammers and other bad actors have been busy this campaign season. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a look at the 7 On Your Side scam tracker.
Scammers using people's home addresses for fake business
A woman in Southwest Austin says a fake business is using her home address, with very confused customers showing up at her door.
How to protect yourself from political scams
With just three weeks until election day, many of us are being bombarded by phone, text and email with surveys or appeals for donations. While some of them are legitimate, plenty of them are scams, and experts urge you to proceed with caution.
Austin resident faces parking permit hassle, turns to 7 on Your Side
An Austin man has been trying to get a parking permit at his city-subsidized apartment complex, but hit a snag because the vehicle was rented to him by Lyft. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more.
'Smishing' text message scam targeting TxTag toll customers
There’s a new scam going around, targeting people who drive on Texas toll roads. It involves fraudulent text messages that appear to be from TxTag or other toll agencies.
How will interest rate cut impact Austin's real estate market?
After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also announced there are plans for more cuts later this year, and into next year.
Austin garbage truck dumps trash on side of the road
A pile of trash dumped by a city employee in a North Austin neighborhood left a resident questioning why.
Travis County neighborhood frustrated that 'Harold Green Extension' has yet to be built
Some people who live in East Travis County are getting frustrated. A road they voted to build seven years ago has yet to even begin construction. Travis County said the responsibility to get this road built no partially lies with Tesla.
How to spot fake tickets for games, concerts or events
Before you head to a game this fall, make sure the tickets you’re buying online are legit. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
Round Rock woman wanted home movies digitized, but store lost originals
A Round Rock woman says she is heartbroken that her family memories are gone for good. She took her family films to a store to be digitized, only to have them lost.
Dripping Springs mobile home residents in danger of becoming homeless
Residents in a mobile home community in Dripping Springs are in danger of becoming homeless
Georgetown residents frustrated with frequent year-round power outages
A group of Oncor customers in East Georgetown say power outages are an issue they deal with frequently and are calling on the utility to fix the issue.
Federal government cracking down on dark patterns online
The federal government is taking some steps to crack down on subscription services tactics. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
After losing a child, Carrollton couple loses $50,000 in alleged surrogacy scam
After losing their 2-year-old in a drowning accident, the couple turned to surrogacy to grow their family. But not too long after they heard the baby’s heartbeat, the couple says nearly $50,000 of their money was gone.
Truck damaged from chair flying from balcony; Austin man frustrated apartment complex didn't pay
An Austin man is frustrated because an apartment complex refused to pay for damage to his truck. He believes they’re liable, but the complex said they aren’t.
Employment scam: New Braunfels woman nearly falls victim
The Better Business Bureau has recently received about a dozen reports of employment scams in the area. FOX 7 Austin 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details
Hamilton Pool visitors frustrated with closed swimming area
Visitors to Travis County's Hamilton Pool are growing frustrated over the often-closed swimming area. Much of the pool itself has been shut down indefinitely since the 2021 winter storm.
Apartment prices in Austin have come down, experts say
Apartment prices in the Austin area have come down significantly in the last year, and there are plenty of bargains to be had. Experts say it’s a renter’s market, meaning if your landlord is trying to raise your rent, you can likely negotiate it down.
Woman uses funds intended to surrogates to fund 'music persona': lawsuit
A woman is being accused of using money intended for pregnant surrogates to fund her “music influencer persona” on social media, a new lawsuit states.