KTBC-TV (Austin, TX)

KTBC, also known as channel 7, is a television station in Austin, Texas, that is owned and operated by Fox. It is part of the Fox Television Stations group, which is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox. The station has its studios situated on East 10th Street close to the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin, while its transmitter is located at the West Austin Antenna Farm on Mount Larson.

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Austin weather: More showers on the way?

23 hours ago | fox7austin.com | Leslie London

Austin weather: More showers on the way? Scattered storms are possible this afternoon and then a wave of storms could arrive this evening from West Texas. Leslie London has the details in her full forecast.
SpaceX's Starbase is on the ballot in South Texas

1 day ago | fox7austin.com | Adam Fullerton

The Starbase facility is seen a day before Starship Flight 3's scheduled launch near Boca Chica beach on March 13, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Early voting is now underway across Texas. Most voters will decide on things like bond issues and city council candidates, bu in Cameron County voters will decide on making Starbase, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX headquarters, an official Texas city. What is Starbase?
Mountain lion spotted in San Marcos

1 day ago | fox7austin.com | Adam Fullerton

FILE: Mountain lion on a rock. (Photo by DEA / C. DANI I. JESKE/De Agostini via Getty Images) Officials in San Marcos are warning residents about a mountain lion spotted near a trail last week. Mountain lion spotted in San Marcos (Source: City of San Marcos) What we know: A worker for the city of San Marcos spotted a mountain lion on Thursday morning in the area known as Purgatory Creek. The mountain lion was seen climbing down from a tree near Dante Trail before moving away.
Austin house explosion: Elderly neighbor is still recovering from injuries

1 day ago | fox7austin.com | Meredith Aldis

An elderly woman is recovering after being trapped under rubble when part of her home collapsed. She was right next door to the home that exploded about a week ago in Northwest Austin. Investigators said a substantial propane leak that ignited is what caused the eruption. Neighbor still recovering from house explosion Local perspective: "I'm shocked that she's alive," David Schacherl said. Schacherl’s 70-year-old mother, Carol, was in her home on Double Spur Loop in Northwest Austin on April 13.
Austin weather: High humidity and mostly sunny

2 days ago | fox7austin.com | Leslie London

The warm front came through last night so the Gulf breeze has returned. Storms are possible but where? Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.
Haruka Weiser: Safe Horns continues to fight for improvements 9 years after UT student's murder

2 days ago | fox7austin.com | Meredith Aldis

It has been nine years since University of Texas student Haruka Weiser was brutally killed on campus. Since, an advocacy group of UT parents has been fighting to make safety improvements on campus. The backstory: A body was found in a creek on campus in April 2016. "It’s hard to believe it’s been nine years. Sorry, it makes me emotional," Safe Horns President Joell McNew said. McNew remembers that day.
3 deaths in 3 days in the same neighborhood, police say

2 days ago | fox7austin.com | Meredith Aldis

The Austin Police Department is investigating three deaths in the same East Austin neighborhood within just three days. Austin Police said there isn’t a connection between these homicides that they know of at this time. 2 dead at Aldrich 51st Apartments What we know: The latest homicide happened on Sunday night. Blood-stained concrete was still visible Monday afternoon in the parking garage of the Aldrich 51st Apartments in the Mueller neighborhood.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know

2 days ago | fox7austin.com | Chris Williams

The Education Department will start collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. What they're saying: The Trump administration ’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin police searching for missing 62-year-old man

2 days ago | fox7austin.com | Adam Fullerton

The Austin Police Department is looking for a 62-year-old man who was last seen on Friday. Search for Ernest Amaro Ernest Amaro (Courtesy: Austin Police Department) What we know: Police say Ernest Amaro, 62, was last seen on Perlita Drive in East Austin around 5 p.m. on April 18. Amaro is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and has black and gray hair, a gray mustache and beard.
Austin weather: Cooler and drier start to the week

3 days ago | fox7austin.com | Leslie London

Austin weather: Cooler and drier start to the weekEnjoy today because things are going to get warmer and more humid as the week goes on. Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.