Silver Alert canceled after missing Austin man found
A Silver Alert for a missing Austin man has been discontinued as of 5:30 a.m. Thursday.
Solar eclipse 2024: Texas power grid could be impacted
The upcoming solar eclipse could impact the Texas power grid. With the sun essentially blocked out, solar generation will no doubt take a major hit, at least for a little while.
Austin residents voice concerns on 'Environmental Investment Plan'
Several Austin residents and organizations voiced their concerns about environment improvement and funding at the city's joint sustainability committee meeting.
Man shoots, kills another man after argument in Riverside: police
Austin police arrested 23-year-old Adam Brown at the scene of a shooting in the Riverside neighborhood on Saturday.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat entisemitism
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
Montgomery County couple charged with bestiality, child pornography possession
A Montgomery County couple was arrested after the man was arrested for indecency with a child and his wife was seen on video engaged in disturbing acts with their Great Dane.
Texas Panhandle fires: Special committee to investigate cause, response
A series of legislative hearings will start next week into the massive, and deadly, wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.
Round Rock Express kicks off its season March 29
The Round Rock Express will take on the Sugarland Space Cowboys this Friday for the first game of the season. The baseball team is the Triple A affiliate for the World Series Champion Texas Rangers.
Georgetown increases utility rates to pay for agreement
As the City of Georgetown grows, city council is trying to make sure all of its residents have access to water year-round. It has secured a deal to meet the needs of the city through 2050, but it comes with a price.
Man shoots, kills roommate after argument in east Austin: APD
A man was charged with murder for shooting and killing his roommate in East Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
Woman arrested for injuring infant in North Austin: APD
A woman was arrested for injuring an infant in North Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
Texas man captured in Mexico after fleeing trial in Williamson County
A Texas man was captured in Mexico after fleeing his trial in Williamson County.
Crash in downtown Austin kills elderly man: APD
Austin police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that killed a man in downtown Austin.
Solar eclipse 2024: We Are Blood asking for donations boost ahead of influx of visitors
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the Austin area for April's total solar eclipse. We Are Blood is asking for more blood donations in anticipation of the influx of visitors.
Possible explosion, fire at northwest Austin dental office: AFD
AFD crews are at the scene of a fire at a dental office in northwest Austin. AFD says there are reports of pressurized gas containers involved, with a possible explosion.
Easter 2024: Travis County Parks warn of busy holiday weekend
Travis County Parks is preparing for Easter Sunday, which they say is one of the busiest days of the year for the entire parks system.
Former Olympic athlete, parent of college champion aim to diversify professional sports business
FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel spoke with a local Austin organization that's making sure young athletes who end their sports careers at graduation continue in the sports industry as decision makers and business leaders.
I-35 shut down after vehicle hits pedestrian in Downtown Austin
Southbound I-35 is closed in Downtown Austin after a crash that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
Texas Space Commission launched by Gov. Abbott, other state leaders
Gov. Abbott and other state leaders officially launched the Texas Space Commission at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Huston.
Round Rock residents can borrow tools from city
The City of Round Rock has launched a free service for residents to help them maintain their homes. It is a tool lending center with more than 100 tools available for use 24-hours a day, seven days a week.