Austin pizzeria owner warns customers of excessive booting nearby
Roppolo’s Pizzeria near West Campus is warning customers of excessive booting nearby. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
List of the 'riskiest' scams in 2023: report
The “riskiest" scams in 2023 were investment scams, including cryptocurrency investment scams, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.
Family's backyard floods during heavy rain ever since 183 Toll was built
A family living just north of the Austin airport says expanding infrastructure is causing backyard flooding issues. They said it only started once the 183 Toll Road went up. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Pilots, lawmakers want FAA to reform how it handles mental health
A local commercial pilot said he can no longer fly, as of now, because of how the FAA is addressing veterans and mental health. He said his story highlights a much broader dilemma.
Lyft, Uber drivers stay off app as part of nationwide strike
Austin-area rideshare drivers went on strike Wednesday over pay, safety and other concerns. A small group of them gathered at the Austin airport.
I-35 expansion project: Businesses along I-35 face displacement
As plans to expand I-35 get underway, businesses to the east and west of the freeway are facing a harsh reality. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Tax season is here: What you need to know before filing
A new tax season is bringing fresh changes. Perhaps the most notable change is that qualifying taxpayers can now file directly with the IRS.
Texas car safety inspections to change in 2025, but not the cost
The new Texas legislation eliminates vehicle safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles starting in 2025.
Hays County residents to continue fight against proposed concert venue
Hays County residents are continuing their fight against a proposed music venue outside of Austin on Fitzhugh Road. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Hutto residents frustrated over road conditions, county response
Hutto residents have been frustrated with road conditions in and surrounding their neighborhood. One showed FOX 7 Austin cracks, dips and potholes in the road, some of which have resulted in flat tires and even injury.
Austin PD non-emergency service requests being closed due to missed callbacks: data
Data shows thousands of Austin Police Department non-emergency service requests are still being closed due to missed callbacks. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Millions of uninsured Texans eligible for subsidized health insurance: study
Nearly 5 million Texans are uninsured, the largest percentage of any state, says nonprofit public policy organization Texas 2036.
Passport applications go missing at Georgetown post office
With an international trip just weeks away, a Georgetown resident is at a loss. She was told the post office lost her passport application.
Multiple 'near misses' at Austin airport prompt changes
From the highways to the ‘sky ways,’ traffic in and out of Austin is booming. But a recent string of ‘near misses’ at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has raised concerns. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Feeling generous this holiday season? Investigate before you donate
With the season of giving come fraudsters and charity scams. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at ways to avoid falling victim while donating this holiday season.
TxTag bill sent to dead Driftwood man
The man's daughter says the bill said her father had been driving on a Houston-area toll road in November, however he died in late October.
How to safely store, charge lithium-ion batteries
A power source that has become a household item is raising alarms. AFD is warning people about fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries. 7 On Your Side Reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
What you should know when shopping online this holiday season
According to the BBB, online purchase scams have been the costliest. Already this year, $1.2 million has been reported lost from 1,400 reports of online purchase scams in Texas.
Pflugerville residents upset about limestone blocks blocking lake access
Limestone blocks blocking one access route to Lake Pflugerville is leaving residents frustrated. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails during open enrollment period
Open enrollment is underway, and the BBB scam tracker has already received numerous reports of scam calls pretending to be from Medicare. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.