Texas Supreme Court issues opinion on Robert Roberson's execution delay
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that lawmakers cannot stop executions through a legislative subpoena after the execution of Robert Roberson was delayed last month.
Big decisions impact political careers, controversial death row case: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
Austin real estate developer Nate Paul behind bars for contempt of court
Austin real estate developer Nate Paul is serving ten days in jail for contempt of court in a long-running civil lawsuit.
Lee County robbery suspects stole from South Austin man the same morning: officials
Officials say a South Austin man's vehicle was burglarized by the same men who would later be arrested in Lee County following a robbery and high-speed chase.
Southbound lanes of I-35 closed at West Parmer Lane due to semi-truck crash
If you're traveling on I-35 in North Austin, be aware that southbound lanes at West Parmer Lane are closed due to a crash.
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.
APD investigating five homicides in nine days across Austin
Austin police are investigating five homicides across the city in nine days.
Woman killed in SE Austin; police looking for vehicle that hit her, left the scene
Austin police are looking for a vehicle they say struck and killed a female pedestrian in Southeast Austin last Sunday evening.
Deadly Northeast Austin shooting: Man arrested, charged with first-degree murder
Austin police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a 33-year-old man in Northeast Austin earlier this month.
Texas Supreme Court opinion clears path for Robert Roberson's execution
The Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers cannot stop executions through a legislative subpoena. The opinion clears the way for the execution of Roberson, who was convicted of murder in a 2002 shaken baby case.
Road closures in downtown Austin for Texas Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival is taking place in downtown Austin and there will be several roads closed due to the event.
Body found in North Austin; police investigating as homicide
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's latest homicide after a body was found in in the 8400 block of Goldfinch Court.
I-35 expansion project: Austin officials show off new renderings
The city of Austin is giving a visual update on its Cap and Stitch program. The project is part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of I-35.
Round Rock Fire Department opens new station to cut back on response times in growing area
The Round Rock Fire Department opened a new station to cut back on response times in a growing area.
Lee County officials work to identify remains of child found in bag in 1975
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is working to identify the remains of a young child that were found in a trash bag nearly 50 years ago.
Kirk Watson re-elected as Mayor of Austin
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to the seat to serve a full four-year term
Suspected terrorist arrested after officials say he showed support for ISIS
A suspected terrorist is in custody after a seven-year federal investigation. FBI Houston said 28-year-old Anas Said admitted to planning a terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
Round Rock PD offers holiday package pick up program
Round Rock police are offering their headquarters as a safe place to have packages delivered this holiday season.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis releases 100-day plan; wants community's input
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said her goal is to build officer and community safety and trust.
Travis County grand jury indicts construction company, project head for employee death
A Travis County grand jury has indicted a construction company and a project superintendent in the 2021 death of a 24-year-old worker who died after a trench collapsed.