Now we know the fee for puking in a Tesla robotaxi
Tesla’s robotaxis in Austin are still in their early days, but riders already know exactly how much it will cost if a night out ends badly in the back seat. The company has quietly attached specific cleaning charges to its autonomous rides, turning spilled fries and biowaste into line items on a futuristic fare...
Man allegedly ordered dogs to attack Texas DPS officer in East Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was taken into custody Tuesday morning after allegedly ordering his dogs to attack a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer in East Austin. A DPS officer told KVUE that an officer approached a homeless encampment in the 5400 block of Airport Boulevard when the suspect reportedly...
Austin mayor pitches new rules for city council office spending
After concerns were raised about how Austin City Council offices are spending money, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson put forward a draft council office budget policy that could make the rules more clear and help the public better see where their taxpayer dollars are going.
APD seeking woman who allegedly stole $75K worth of watches
Police alleged the woman stole two Rolex and an A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia watch at 44 East Avenue. APD provided the image of the stolen property below.
Premium tax credits set to expire in 2026, raising concerns over health insurance affordability
AUSTIN, Texas — As the new year approaches, concerns are mounting over the future of health insurance affordability for millions of Americans. Subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which were expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, are set to expire in 2026 unless Congress takes action. These...
Austin to cut social services funds with new budget
The City of Austin is cutting more than $5 million from social services contracts for the 2026 fiscal year. This comes after voters said "No" to a tax rate increase in November, which forced the city to revise its budget. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.
Austin ISD names principals for schools affected by closures and turnaround plans
Superintendent Matias Segura and Guerrero Thompson Elementary Principal Briana Garcia visited classrooms on the first day of school Aug. 19. About 75% of Barrington Elementary students will attend Guerrero Thompson next school year. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Austin ISD is taking its first steps to prepare for...
Texas officials warn of DWI dangers around holidays
AUSTIN, Texas - With New Year's around the corner, millions across Central Texas are getting ready to ring in 2026. Beyond the celebrations, this time of year is also known for a spike in DWI-related crashes, say state officials. Two deadly weekend crashes. Local perspective:. Investigations continue into two deadly...
Police search for shooting suspect after man found dead in car in South Austin
Austin police are investigating after Elias Mejia was found fatally shot inside a parked car on West William Cannon Drive. The suspect remains at large, and detectives are asking for tips.
Abbott calls for ‘Chief State Prosecutor’; gets backing from Elon Musk
Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing the creation of a new "Chief State Prosecutor" to override certain decisions made by local prosecuting attorneys, citing two alleged cases from the X account "@AustinJustice" as proof the state needs the role.
