Assault charges dismissed on 11-year-old Hays CISD student
KYLE, Texas - Assault charges are being dismissed against an 11-year-old Hays CISD student. Back in May, a surveillance camera at Science Hill Elementary captured the boy appearing to bump into a school counselor while walking. FOX 7 was able to obtain the video from the boy’s father, Bobby Lowe,...
City plans relocation of homeless services hub from South Austin’s Sunrise Community Church
Austin is exploring the relocation of many services that have been offered for years at South Austin's Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center off Menchaca Road. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Austin is looking to relocate a homeless services hub from the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center to a new location off I-35 in...
Person found dead at N Austin bus stop, police investigating
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are investigating after a person was found dead at a North Austin bus stop Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to a welfare check call at 2:56 p.m. in the 7700 block of Burnet Road after a caller reported an unresponsive individual at the bus stop, according to the Austin Police Department.
Cole Sprouse Movie Elastic Hearts Shooting in Austin
Cole Sprouse of Riverdale fame is coming to Austin to shoot the new movie Elastic Hearts. Though plot details remain under wraps, we know that the character driven drama is set to shoot September 8 through October 12, 2025. Here’s Everything We Know About Elastic Hearts Starring Cole Sprouse.
Austin Police SWAT deployed near Manor, 1 person in custody
The Austin Police Department said on social media its SWAT team responded to "an incident" Wednesday morning near Blue Goose Road and US-290.
Father killed in violent North Austin robbery
A father of nine was killed in a violent robbery in North Austin last month. Now his family is fighting for justice. FOX 7 Austin CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis reports.
One of the oldest barbecue restaurants in Texas suddenly closes its doors
A cherished barbecue establishment, and one of the oldest in Texas, abruptly shuttered its operations last week. Sam's Bar-B-Que announced on its Instagram page Saturday that it would remain closed for now. The family-run establishment has served East Austin continuously since 1957. The Texas eatery isn't alone among...
Dollar Tree discount store to open in East Austin
Dollar Tree sells a wide selection of merchandise for $1.25 from seasonal decor to household essentials. (Jarrett Whitener/Community Impact) A new Dollar Tree store is slated to open in East Austin off Airport Boulevard this fall. The international discount chain sells items at a primary price point of $1.25....
Austin police seek public’s help in locating seven suspects in park vehicle break-ins
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are seeking public assistance in locating suspects connected to vehicle burglaries within the city's park system. The Austin Police Department said that recent weeks have seen a concerning trend of break-ins targeting vehicles parked at city parks. Several arrests have been made, but...
City of Austin gets ‘AAA’ credit rating upgrade from agency
The city of Austin announced in a Wednesday morning press release that it received a "AAA" credit rating from Fitch Ratings on Aug. 28. The ranking is the credit agency's highest.
