Katie Pratt

6 days ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own. Local perspective: The Diocese of Austin has anticipated the moment a new pope would be selected and is anxiously awaiting his designation as a bishop.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefPope Leo XIV was selected as the new pope in Rome on May 8The Diocese of Austin is awaiting its new bishopAUSTIN, Texas - For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own. Local perspectiveThe Diocese of Austin has anticipated the moment a new pope would be selected and is anxiously awaiting his designation as a bishop.

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

The City of Austin is replacing the damaged fencing on 6th Street. Fencing on 6th Street What they're saying: Over the past few months, historic Sixth Street in Downtown Austin has seen changes, which have been met with mixed emotions. "I visit Austin often enough to know that there are a lot of positive changes being made," said Joseph Arrington. "You kind of get a different story talking to everybody."  "I think they need to take away the barricades," said Emily Wade.

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

There are new details in a police pursuit that involved a stolen vehicle in Austin. Several law enforcement agencies, along with a helicopter, responded to the crash involving a CapMetro bus on May 1. High-speed chase in Austin The backstory: Rion Bronson contacted FOX 7 Austin after reporting on the stolen truck that was involved in a high-speed chase on Thursday, May 1. "I did not know that a 10,000-pound truck could move like that," said Rion Bronson.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefA chase involving a stolen truck ended with a crash in Austin on May 1The F-250 crashed into a CapMetro bus in the intersection of 53rd Street and Duval Street3 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuriesThe owner of the stolen truck is now asking for help buying a new truckAUSTIN, Texas - There are new details in a police pursuit that involved a stolen vehicle in Austin.