CrimeWatch: Juvenile suspects in homicides
Statistics show the number of juveniles involved in homicides this year is on track to be at least the same number as last year. This comes after Austin police say a 16-year-old shot a man just a couple days ago. FOX 7 Austin's CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis joins us in the studio.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. It's often a painful and debilitating condition that can lead to infertility, and federal health officials with the Office on Women's Health say it may affect more than 11% or more than 6.5 million American women between the ages of 15 and 44.
Vanessa Fuentes speaks on what's to come in Austin
Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss different issues the city council is addressing
Preventing wildfire destruction in Austin
Unfortunately, wildfires have been burning all over Central Texas, and the risk of more destruction remains high. Austin City Council member Marc Duchen joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss
Building Austin's light rail system
The public comment period on an environment report concerning Austin's light rail project has ended. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas sits down with KUT transportation reporter Nathan Bernier to talk about what's next.
Blue Hole Park potential renovations
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what is going on in his city, including changes for Blue Hole Park
Ongoing discussions for the Austin City Council
Austin mayor pro tem and district 2 council person Vanessa Fuentes joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss ongoing issues being discussed within the Austin City Council
Rural transportation for seniors
A regional transportation service, CARTS, is taking down barriers to help senior citizens get to the grocery store and medical appointments. Cards Community Engagement director Dana Platt spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Realtor.com is coming to Austin
Realtor.com announced on Thursday the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas from Santa Clara, Calif.
Improving Austin's storm disaster response
A multi-day freeze and winter storm went smoothly in Austin. FOX 7 Austin's Casey Claiborne spoke to Mayor Watson about the city's response to this week's arctic blast.
Preparing for the arctic blast
Many communities are bracing for next week's arctic blast. We're expecting several freezing nights and the possibility of snow. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan to discuss.
Program to help people diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer's is life changing and it's always better to detect it sooner rather than later. Robert Slack, ADRD coordinator and dementia resource specialist with the Area Agency on Aging, speaks on a new program to support people facing Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Challenges to 89th Texas legislature
Lawmakers are back in Austin for the 89th Texas legislature, and a lot of the same concerns from two years ago are going to be back on the block this time around. Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss
Is Austin prepared for a wildfire outbreak?
Fixing housing prices and keeping residents safe from wildfires. Austin City Council District 10's newest council member Mark Duchin joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss
How do I help my aging relative?
The holiday can be a difficult time, especially for those with aging relatives. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas speaks with Jennifer Scott, Director of the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, on how to know when your aging relative is having issues living independently.
Helping elderly loved ones during the holidays
The holidays can be extra tough for people going through a difficult time, including many older adults. Nancy McCranie, director of volunteer and bereavement service at Hospice Austin, joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Holiday stress on caregivers
The holiday season is here, bringing with it all of the joy and extra stress that we've come to expect from this time of year. But the holidays can also make things extra difficult for caregivers. Shirley Trapani, special projects manager with the Area Agency on Aging, discusses.
Fredericksburg, Gillespie County working on updated fire, EMS plan
Cary Burgess with the Fredericksburg Standard joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren with the latest on what's happening in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
What's happening in Fredericksburg?
Cary Burgess with the Fredericksburg Standard joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren with the latest on what's happening in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
Changes are coming to Georgetown's town square: FOX 7 Council Report
Some changes are coming to Georgetown's town square. City Manager David Morgan joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss in the FOX 7 Council Report.