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The Austin police officer shot at Zilker Park this week has been involved in multiple prior shootings. APD Chief Lisa Davis said his actions speak to his character and commitment to the job.

The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 3 Exceptional Drought, effective Oct. 1, marking only the second time in its 38-year history. The declaration follows a sharp drop in groundwater levels at the Lovelady monitor well, which fell below the district’s drought threshold. The...

AUSTIN, Texas — A 33-year-old man was arrested following a significant drug bust in Austin, according to the Austin Police Department. Jesse Carrillo, of Austin, Texas, was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Red River Street. The investigation, led by the Austin...

A fatal traffic crash at the intersection of E Ben White Boulevard and E Riverside Drive in Austin has led to a Murder charge for 22-year-old Casandra Barron-Manzanarez, who allegedly fled from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) following a traffic violation. According to the City of Austin official report,...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - Travis County officials said one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on FM1431 at Tessera Parkway. Travis County Emergency Services said the road would remain closed for several hours because of the severity of the accident. Emergency crews were performing a vehicle rescue. Austin-Travis...

TEXAS - A credit card and gas pump skimming operation spanning across the state has been uncovered by the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. The FCIC has criminally charged ten men for their roles in a skimming operation targeting fuel pumps in Texas, including Austin and Pflugerville. Texas card skimming...

At the recent 2025 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin, Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to first responders for their unrivaled dedication and courage in the line of duty. During his keynote speech, Abbott underscored the significance of educating Americans about the events of September 11, 2001, and stressed the...

Floodwaters receding in Central Texas’ Sandy Creek uncovered rare 115-million-year-old dinosaur tracks. Travis County Judge Brown and UT paleontologists confirmed the find.

Home Alone celebrates 35 years with Texas events featuring Macaulay Culkin, special screenings, and Q&A in Austin and Grand Prairie.

FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera gets all the details about this year's event.