Election 2024: Strong turnout in Texas for early voting
Strong early voting turnout continued on Wednesday, as more Central Texans opted to head to the polls ahead of Election Day.
Man steals phone, threatens employee with knife: APD
Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole a phone and then threatened an employee with a knife.
4 people arrested in connection to dozens of high-value thefts across Austin
Four people were arrested in connection to more than a dozen high-value thefts in Austin, police said.
Texas teen accused of killing San Antonio Sonic employee arrested
A teen accused of killing a San Antonio Sonic employee was arrested in Dallas, Texas DPS said.
No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994
The nearly 30 years since a Democrat has held a statewide office in Texas is the nation's longest current losing streak.
I-35 expansion: TxDOT breaks ground on $4.5 billion project
The Texas Department of Transportation is breaking ground on the I-35 Capital Express Central project.
58th annual Zilker Holiday Tree put up by Austin Energy electricians
An Austin Christmas classic makes its return to Zilker Park as the annual tradition enters its 58th year.
Austin police give Halloween safety tips
Halloween is coming up and Austin police have important safety tips for families.
City of Austin, police union formally sign 5-year contract for APD
The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association formally signed a five-year contract for the Austin Police Department.
Scammers using people's home addresses for fake business
A woman in Southwest Austin says a fake business is using her home address, with very confused customers showing up at her door.
Travis County has not yet released records to FOX 7 Austin following Ken Paxton's ruling
Travis County has yet to release records to FOX 7 after the Texas Attorney General ruled they must.
Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, on Tuesday, arguing that Leach cannot effectively serve in the Texas House after improperly pleading with a judge to reconsider a death row inmate’s case.
Election 2024: Large number of people turnout for early voting in Travis County
In Travis County, the vote count may be coming from a large number of first-time voters. There is also a possibility some of those casting a ballot now haven't voted in a while.
Cruz-Allred Senate race the most expensive of 2024 election cycle
Both Ted Cruz and Colin Allred have raised more than $80 million in the most expensive Senate race of 2024.
Texas AG announces indictments against 5 people who are charged in scheme endangering teacher certifications
Texas Attorney Ken Paxton announced indictments against five people involved in a scheme to help unqualified individuals fraudulently obtain Texas teacher certifications.
Teen charged with murder in stabbing death of student at Manor Senior High School
An 18-year-old was charged with murder in the stabbing death of a student at Manor Senior High School, Manor police said.
Austin to launch on-demand collection of bulk, brush and household hazardous waste
The City of Austin is launching on-demand collection for bulk, brush and household hazardous waste.
WilCo requests more ballot boxes due to significant voter turnout
Due to a significant increase in voter turnout, and a problem with their vendor, Williamson County has requested additional ballot boxes.
I-35 expansion project: TxDOT expects to break ground this week
TxDOT is expected to break ground this week on a massive I-35 expansion. However, protesters are still trying to stop the project from moving forward.
Harris County crime: Felony charges filed in massive teacher certification cheating scheme
Harris County DA Kim Ogg has announced felony charges against five individuals in a cheating scheme that may have granted certifications to hundreds of teachers across Texas.