Winter weather: Austin & Travis County prepare for next storm
Three years ago a major winter storm hit Austin and another followed in 2023. Both caused major problems and today there was an exercise to see if first responders and the city and county are ready for the next big storm.
I-35 expansion project sees first long-term closure in Austin
The first extended road closure connected to $4.5 billion I-35 expansion project in Austin went into place this week.
Austin leaders preparing for winter weather ahead
Leaders in Austin are preparing for the worst that winter has to offer.
Austin massage parlor shut down over suspected human trafficking
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation says they found at least two employees were living at the spa.
Asteroid named after University of Texas professor
University of Texas professor Maruthi Akella is the latest Longhorn to receive the out-of-this-world honor.
Texas bill would allow state to run Austin
A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.
Austin Weather: Early rain will move out, clouds stick around
A rainy Wednesday morning will give way to a chilly and cloudy day. The FOX 7 weather team says more rain is headed our way later this week.
South Congress H-E-B reopens after years of rebuild
H-E-B reopened its South Congress store on Wednesday morning. Some H-E-B superfans started lining up at 10 p.m. for a chance to get inside first.
VIDEO: DPS trooper trainees perform field training exercise
Throughout the training, trainees learned everything from penal codes to pursuit driving to the use of force. The Joint Field Training Exercise includes dozens of scenarios they could encounter in the field.
How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates this holiday season
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.
Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years in prison following guilty verdict
A Travis County judge has sentenced Austin police officer Christopher Taylor to two years in prison.
2 people arrested for stealing around $1K in merchandise in Northwest Austin
Two people were arrested for theft after stealing around $1,000 worth of merchandise from several department stores.
Eanes ISD considers closing Valley View Elementary School
Parents who have kids in Eanes ISD were at a school board meeting trying to prevent one school from being closed, and several programs from being cut.
Man killed, robbed by suspects in North Austin shooting: APD
A man killed in a shooting, and then robbed, in North Austin was identified by the Austin Police Department.
Woman dies from injuries in Northeast Austin 2-vehicle crash
A woman has died from injuries she received in a crash that happened last month.
New Austin police chief, Travis County DA trying to work together
The Travis County District Attorney and Austin police officers have had a tense relationship in recent years. However, the new Austin police chief and DA say they are trying to work together.
Yappy Y'allidays dog costume contest: How to enter your pup
If you believe your pup can strut its stuff, dress them up in their best holiday attire and enter them into the first ever Puppy Costume Contest at the Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll on Dec. 7 in Downtown Austin.
Man with machete-like knife prompts SWAT situation in SE Austin
The Austin Police Department says a SWAT situation in Southeast Austin has ended peacefully.
Little to no traces of forever chemicals found in Austin water: report
The City of Austin said after years of testing to meet EPA standards, they found the city's water has “little to no traces of forever chemicals.”
Project Connect MetroRapid Lines coming to East Austin next year
The multi-billion-dollar Project Connect transit plan is set to roll out MetroRapid lines in East Austin next year.