Austin Community College confirms arrest after campus ‘swatting’ incident
In a letter sent to students and staff, Austin Community College confirmed a “swatting” incident that launched police responses near two of its campuses Tuesday morning.
CBS Austin lays off two TV anchors amid newsroom shakeup
The local TV station's morning news will look a lot different this fall.
One dead, one critically injured after shooting near Pflugerville
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — One person is dead and another is critically injured after a shooting at a home in Travis County near Pflugerville Wednesday evening. Travis County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the reported shooting in the 15900 block of Cameron Road at 7:21 p.m. Investigators believe an...
Manor Police: Intoxicated driver faces 3 felonies after mom, infant die from crash
Three arrest warrants were issued for a man Wednesday in connection with a June 21 crash that killed a woman and her 11-month-old daughter, as well as severely injuring a 1-year-old.
APD reviewing ‘internal processes’ after stolen truck owner hit with $700 bill
The Austin Police Department confirmed is reviewing its "internal processes" after a Central Texas man let police hold his truck to gather evidence, and ended up with a roughly $700 bill after the truck was released to a tow yard without him being notified.
‘The world was robbed of her’; Austin creative showcasing mother’s art 40 years after...
Maggie Cook Polacheck is described as an "influential yet largely unseen figure of Austin’s 1970s psychedelic creative scene." Maggie's life was cut short by uterine cancer at the age of 38, but now, 40 years later, her daughter Angeliska is putting Maggie's work in the spotlight.
Westlake Dermatology Files Bee Cave Clinic Permit
Westlake Dermatology could soon be opening its doors in the Bee Cave area, according to a permit recently filed with the state for a $5 million clinic at 14418 W. Hwy. 71. The 4,262-square-foot facility is expected to break ground this month and wrap up construction by May 2027, per the filing.
Round Rock OIS suspect had prior run-ins with police
Round Rock police say a son stabbed his parents before officers shot and killed him at their home Tuesday morning. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: July 30 – Aug. 5
Abbott Data Center Freeze: Data centers have become a focal point in the race to claim the state’s governor seat between House Rep. Gina Hinojosa and incumbent Greg Abbott. In June, Gov. Abbott released recommendations on data center developments for the 2027 legislative session, his first step backward on the issue af
Thrift shop thief caught on camera
The Austin Police Department is investigating a shoplifting incident at a North Austin thrift shop after surveillance footage captured a woman stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt has the story.
