'Critical incident' in downtown Austin cleared: ATCEMS
ATCEMS and first responders have cleared the scene of a "critical incident" in downtown Austin.
Child struck by vehicle, hospitalized: ATCEMS
A child was injured and hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in South Austin, says ATCEMS.
Highway racing causes crash that injures 6 people; 1 suspect arrested, 1 at large
The Austin Police Department has arrested one of the suspects accused of racing on I-35 in March 2024 and causing a crash that injured 6 people. Police continue to look for a second suspect.
When is the first day of winter?
December is here and temperatures are dropping in Central Texas, but the first day of winter is still a ways away.
Light displays across Central Texas celebrate holiday season
The holiday festivities are in full swing across Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin checked out some lighting displays in downtown Austin, Marble Falls and Johnson City.
Austin-area WWII veteran finally gets grave marker
Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.
Suspected fentanyl dealer charged with first-degree murder in man's death
A man suspected of selling fentanyl to Troy Cernosek who died last September has been charged with his murder.
Manor man sentenced to 40 years for fake cartel protection scheme
The man told victims a Mexican drug cartel was after them and offered them protection in exchange for money while claiming to be a Delta Force veteran.
4 men break into East Austin home; 1 shot at homeowner: APD
APD is looking for four men who broke into an East Austin home in early November, one of whom fired at the homeowner who came home during the burglary.
Could 6th Street be open to cars on weekends?
E. 6th Street has been closed to cars for decades now, but that could change in an effort to crack down on crime.
Texas won't require vehicle inspections starting Jan. 1, do you still need emissions testing?
While vehicle safety inspections are going away for some Texans, residents in certain counties will still need emissions tests.
Temporary emergency homeless shelter extends stay at Marshalling Yard
The City of Austin’s temporary emergency homeless shelter at the Marshalling Yard plans to extend its operations, after homeless services there were set to stop next year.
Porch pirates: Austin man says neighborhood targeted this holiday season
An Austin man is warning others: his neighborhood appears to be the target of a group of "Porch pirates" this holiday season.
Runoff election for Austin City Council District 7 between Mike Siegel & Gary Bledsoe
Six candidates were on the November ballot but none received more than 50% of the vote. The top two now face each other in a runoff election.
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.