11/29/2022
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time since 1984
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
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11/29/2022
Pilot survives plane crash, walks 6 miles to make call
Authorities said the pilot had to walk several miles to find a spot with good cell service.
11/29/2022
Former Virginia state trooper 'catfished' teen girl before murdering California family: police
Police said 28-year-old Austin Lee Edwards, a former state trooper, traveled from Virginia to Riverside to meet a teen girl he 'catfished' online, then murdered the girl's mom and grandparents.
11/29/2022
Will Smith discusses Oscars slap ahead of new film 'Emancipation'
Ahead of Will Smith's highly anticipated new film "Emancipation," the actor spoke with FOX 5 DC for the first time about his infamous Oscars slap that rocked the world.
11/29/2022
Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
11/29/2022
Family of Melissa Highsmith, toddler abducted 51 years ago, 'overjoyed' after being reunited
Melissa Highsmith was raised just minutes from where she was abducted from her mother's Fort Worth, Texas, apartment on Aug. 23, 1971, when she was just 21 months old.
11/29/2022
Police investigating deadly shooting in East Austin
Investigators found a man with gunshot wounds around 1:30 a.m. near the Travis County Expo Center.
11/29/2022
Experts explain what to do in active shooter situations
In San Marcos, experts at the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University instruct law enforcement and civilians on what to do if you’re ever in a similar situation.
11/29/2022
Jeep is giving away a $40,000 ski trip to the first person who names its new SUV
The Electric Wagoneer S will be called something else when it goes on sale
11/29/2022
Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
11/29/2022
East Austin deadly shooting suspect released amid questions of self-defense
Police took the suspected shooter in for questioning, but released him shortly after. They said the decision was made after “[they] discussed details with the District Attorney’s Office.”
11/29/2022
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
11/29/2022
Authorities: 2 men from India drown in Lake of the Ozarks
Authorities said one man tried rescuing the other, but they both drowned.
11/29/2022
Family of man shot, killed by APD officer pushes for answers
Family members and friends of Rajan Moonesinghe, who was shot and killed by an Austin police officer, are pushing for answers on his death.
11/29/2022
Quinton Simon case: FBI confirms remains found in landfill belong to Georgia toddler
On Monday, the FBI confirmed that the bones found in a Georgia landfill belong to Quinton Simon, the 20-month-old boy who was reported missing by his mother in October. The mother was arrested and charged with his disappearance and murder a week prior.
11/29/2022
Several Austin bars to provide Narcan to prevent overdoses
Moreland’s bar staff, at their 13 locations, are being trained how to administer the medication, essentially becoming a new type of first responder.
11/29/2022
Police asking for help identifying East Austin bank robbery suspect
Austin police said on Nov. 28, at 1:02 p.m., officers responded to a bank robbery at the IBC Bank located at 2817 E Cesar Chavez St.
11/29/2022
Patriots team plane flies UVA football players to teammates' funerals
The New England Patriots arranged for UVA players and staff to attend all three out-of-state funerals of the three football players.
11/28/2022
Mother charged with murdering daughter, child cruelty in fire at East Point apartments
MOTHER ARRESTED: Investigators say the 27-year-old metro Atlanta mother started the fire that destroyed her apartment building and left her two daughters inside the burning building.
11/28/2022
3 Arlington schools 'sheltering' after nearby shooting injures 1
Arlington police say a man was shot near the schools. Police are searching for the suspect.
11/28/2022
British feline, 27, becomes ‘world’s oldest living cat’
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
11/28/2022
Local officials offer tips after numerous reports of scam calls
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says people have reported numerous spam phone calls from people claiming to be with Medicare, the IRS, or other agencies.
11/28/2022
Green Sprouts recalls 10,500 stainless steel bottles, cups for toddlers over lead poisoning risk
Consumers are urged to throw out these products and to call Green Sprouts for a full refund. The voluntary recall covers 6-ounce Stainless Steel Sippy Cups, Sip & Straw Cups, and 8-ounce Stainless Steel Straw Bottles.
11/28/2022
Pflugerville police investigating shooting death
Investigators say a man was killed during a disturbance on N. Heatherwilde.
11/28/2022
Pilot survives plane crash, walks 6 miles to make call
Authorities said the pilot had to walk several miles to find a spot with good cell service.
11/28/2022
Giving Tuesday: Help someone in need pay their City of Austin utility bill
This Giving Tuesday, you can bring some holiday cheer to a loved one, friend, or neighbors by making a payment toward their City of Austin utility bill.
11/28/2022
Prince William and Kate making 1st trip to US in 8 years
The trip's purpose is to award a prize to environmental innovators, but will likely be clouded by tensions in the U.S. with Harry and Meghan.
11/28/2022
For the USMNT, the knockout round has arrived early
The U.S. men's team is looking at its matchup with Iran as nothing more than an early start to the knockout stage.
11/28/2022
Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
11/28/2022
Warm start to the week, another cold front coming
A couple of warm days ahead, but be sure to enjoy it while it lasts. Another cold front is coming. Carlo Falco has the details in his full forecast.
11/28/2022
Family of Melissa Highsmith, toddler abducted 51 years ago, 'overjoyed' after being reunited
Melissa Highsmith was raised just minutes from where she was abducted from her mother's Fort Worth, Texas, apartment on Aug. 23, 1971, when she was just 21 months old.
11/28/2022
Warm start to the week, another cold front coming
A couple of warm days ahead, but be sure to enjoy it while it lasts. Another cold front is coming. Carlo Falco has the details in his full forecast.
11/28/2022
Will Smith discusses Oscars slap ahead of new film 'Emancipation'
Ahead of Will Smith's highly anticipated new film "Emancipation," the actor spoke with FOX 5 DC for the first time about his infamous Oscars slap that rocked the world.
11/28/2022
Zilker Holiday Tree draws generations of attendees
For 56 years, the Zilker Holiday Tree has been delighting generations of Austinites, including one family that has been enjoying the tradition for about half a century.
11/28/2022
Travis County Judge to address drug overdose issue
Later today, the Travis County Judge will talk about drug overdoses in Central Texas. This update comes after a report that showed that fentanyl was involved in one third of overdose deaths in 2021.
11/28/2022
Virginia man 'catfished' teen girl before murdering California family: police
Police said a 28-year-old law enforcement officer traveled from Virginia to Riverside to meet a teen girl he'd met online, then murdered the girl's mom and grandparents.
11/28/2022
Pilot, passenger rescued after small plane crashes into power lines in Montgomery County
Two people were rescued early Monday morning hours after a plane crashed and was suspended in the air from power lines in Montgomery County Sunday night.
11/28/2022
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time since 1984
Residents have been told to start reviewing emergency plans in case lava flows from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano threaten local communities.
11/28/2022
Houston issues boil water notice following power outages to water treatment plants
The Houston Independent School District announced its schools, offices, and facilities would be closed on Monday due to the boil water notice.
11/28/2022
'Gaslighting' is Merriam-Webster's word of 2022
Lookups for the word “Gaslighting” on Merriam-Webster's site increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before.
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Uvalde shooting families attend Texas DPS meeting
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: An Austin community is offering a reward for information leading to the identity of the person caught stealing a 14-foot skeleton from a front yard. MORE DETAILS >> https://bit.ly/3CPX3ui
NEW DETAILS AT 5: Dash cam video shows the moment when an Austin Uber driver's car was hit by another vehicle while he was transporting a passenger. >> http://bit.ly/2WDPUrI
2020 protests After Action Report update from APD
HAPPENING NOW: The Austin Police Department is providing an update on the After Action Report regarding the 2020 protests. MORE DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3ROEPj6
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"Largest property tax cut in history of Texas" GovernorGreg Abbott talks to Rudy Koski on FOX 7 about priorities for the next Texas legislative session. MORE #TXTheIssueIs: bit.ly/3eoKopy Texas Democratic Party Republican Party of Texas
Would Gov. Greg Abbott accept exemptions to Texas's abortion law? His answer to Rudy Koski on FOX 7 ⬇️ #TexasTheIssueIs Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3eoKopy
FOX 7's Pets of the Weekend are three wonderful animals at Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter! 🐶 Bentley is a senior pup who's ready to comfortably rest in a loving home. 🐈 Julie and Scarlett are a pair of bonded sisters who love to snuggle and nap. More: https://bit.ly/3TiQ3O0
WATCH: The iconic Battleship Texas moved into Galveston today to begin overdue renovations for its recurring leaks. Full story: https://bit.ly/3cDMCRG
An #Austin woman is behind bars after fleeing the scene of a crash and leaving her child inside a rolled vehicle alone on I-35. FULL STORY: bit.ly/3PTc17u
Dallas, Texas flooding updat
WATCH LIVE: Governor Abbott is holding a news briefing to discuss state's response to flooding in Dallas area. MORE DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3CrosEc
Live look from Austin Eye Tower Camera
WATCH LIVE: A live look at Austin from the FOX 7 Austin Austin Eye Tower Camera. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect as scattered showers and storms are expected in the area. MORE DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3PRr5Ta
Check out this video from viewer Alex Wild of water in the road on Lake Austin Blvd at Exposition in West #Austin. #atxwx LIVE UPDATES HERE: bit.ly/3Aeat1R
FLOOD WARNING: Check out this video of Shoal Creek. A flash flood warning has been issued for Travis County until 7:15 p.m. >> bit.ly/3KeoEsu 📷: Brian Rawson
Shoal Creek is spilling over into the parking lot of the Shoal Creek Saloon at the corner of N Lamar Blvd and W. 9th Street. #atxwx WATCH LIVE: bit.ly/3Aeat1R
A flash flood warning is in effect for Travis County. Here is a look at Shoal Creek waters following a downpour of rain ⛈ Download the FOX 7 Weather App to view radar, hourly, and 7-day weather information: bit.ly/3QK5Aoc
VIEWER VIDEO: Check out this video sent to us by Michael McCluskey in Liberty Hill ⛈️ STAY WEATHER AWARE: https://bit.ly/3pMPMFL
Bastrop County wildfire: Pine Pond Fire 10% contained
HAPPENING NOW: Officials in #BastropCounty provide an update on #PinePondFire which has burned more than 300 acres and is currently 10% contained. MORE DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3C1djdb
Austin ISD introduces new police chief
Interim superintendent Anthony Mays announced at a recent school board work session that current Austin ISD police Lt. Wayne Sneed has been selected to lead the department. Sneed will be the department's first Black chief of police. MORE: https://bit.ly/3cX57An
FOX 7 Austin's Pet of the Weekend is a six-and-a-half year old dog named Darwin from Texas Humane Heroes! Darwin has been at the shelter since 2018, and is more than ready to find his fur-ever home. ❤️🐾 Learn more about this happy, energetic pup: https://bit.ly/3zIct3x
Chicken Wing Eating contest
Tierra Neubaum on FOX 7 is out at Pluckers Wing Bar where a chicken wing eating challenge is underway.
The San Gabriel Fire in Liberty Hill has grown to 500 acres and is now 25% contained. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3omGBuV (Video courtesy: Shelby Eastwood)
Authorities announce capture and return of cycling murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong
WATCH: Authorities announce capture and return of cycling murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong. https://bit.ly/3P9XS5F
Highland Park PD hold press conference
WATCH LIVE: Authorities provide update after deadly shooting at 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois https://bit.ly/3ahbVaV
Fourth of July celebration in Austin
WATCH LIVE: The H-E-B Austin Symphony Fourth of July Fireworks are happening now. Happy Fourth of July, Austin! 🎆 >> https://bit.ly/3NIFwHK
2022 Independence Day Parade in Round Rock
The 2022 Annual Sertoma Independence Day Parade is bigger and better than ever and will once again feature giant helium and cold air inflatables, community groups and patriotic spirit, according to the City of Round Rock. https://bit.ly/3NH60JK
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‘A GENTLE GIANT’: About two weeks ago, an Austin Police Department officer shot and killed a man on his own front porch in South Austin. His family & friends want answers as they wait for APD to release body cam video.
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We're kicking off this spectacular event at 1 PM today in hopes that our community will come to volunteer, donate diapers, and make a gift to support the families and babies of Central Texas.
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We're kicking off this spectacular event at 1 PM today in hopes that our community will come to volunteer, donate diapers, and make a gift to support the families and babies of Central Texas.
Stop by our warehouse Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to make a difference this holiday season.
Learn more about the ways to give at www.austindiapers.org.
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Austin Parks and Recreation Department lights the 56th annual Zilker Holiday Tree. One family that spans four generations has been coming for about 50 years. FOX 7 Austin Austin Energy
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