Austin City Council delays vote on putting surveillance cameras in city parks
AUSTIN, Texas — On the heels of Austin ending its contract with Flock Safety, the license plate camera company is pausing its pilot projects with federal agencies. One example is Flock Safety pausing a pilot program with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. There are concerns that some of FLOCK Safety's federal...
Leander ISD implements new school bus seatbelt policies after rollover crash
LEANDER, Texas — Nearly two weeks after a school bus rollover crash in Northwest Travis County, the Leander Independent School District announced the driver involved is 'no longer with the district'. They also announced changes to their bus safety policies. Tuesday morning, Leander ISD confirmed that Tim Gall, the...
Austin family law attorney indicted
An Austin family law attorney has been indicted on charges of possession of child sex abuse material. His lawyer says he’s innocent. FOX 7 Austin Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis reports.
Man charged with manslaughter in girlfriend’s April death after argument near downtown
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his girlfriend following an argument that turned violent near downtown back in April. According to an affidavit, Reginald Crosby, 43, called 911 on April 24, 2025, at around 5:49 a.m., reporting his...
Tesla Quietly Expands Robotaxi Zone To Nearly Double Waymo’s Coverage In Austin
An updated geofence encompases several suburbs, the downtown area, and even the Gigafactory
Texas Cracks Down on Foreign Powers With New Security Laws
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three new laws to block hostile foreign powers from buying land, forming city ties, or intimidating Texans.
APD: 90-year-old woman dies days later after 2-vehicle crash in north Austin
A 90-year-old woman died days later after a two-vehicle crash that happened in north Austin on Aug. 16, according to the Austin Police Department.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Texas DPS shares ‘first day’ pictures at K-9 school
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK)– As students head back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) K-9s are too. The DPS K-9 School is back in session, and 13 new K-9 partners completed their first day of classes last week. Texas DPS said that the K-9s are excited to learn and train hard so they […]
Travis County commissioners approve new contracts for voter-approved child care program
AUSTIN, Texas — Leaders have approved new contracts for Travis County's voter-approved child care program. On Tuesday, county commissioners formally approved nearly $10 million worth of contracts with Austin, Del Valle and Manor ISDs to provide after-school care for over 2,000 students each year. Austin ISD will...
3 Terrifying Texas Spots Every Ghost Hunter Needs to Visit
Curious about Texas’ haunted history? Explore three terrifying spots you can still visit — if you dare.
