How will interest rate cut impact Austin's real estate market?
After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also announced there are plans for more cuts later this year, and into next year.
Austin garbage truck dumps trash on side of the road
A pile of trash dumped by a city employee in a North Austin neighborhood left a resident questioning why.
Travis County neighborhood frustrated that 'Harold Green Extension' has yet to be built
Some people who live in East Travis County are getting frustrated. A road they voted to build seven years ago has yet to even begin construction. Travis County said the responsibility to get this road built no partially lies with Tesla.
How to spot fake tickets for games, concerts or events
Before you head to a game this fall, make sure the tickets you’re buying online are legit. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
Round Rock woman wanted home movies digitized, but store lost originals
A Round Rock woman says she is heartbroken that her family memories are gone for good. She took her family films to a store to be digitized, only to have them lost.
Dripping Springs mobile home residents in danger of becoming homeless
Residents in a mobile home community in Dripping Springs are in danger of becoming homeless
Georgetown residents frustrated with frequent year-round power outages
A group of Oncor customers in East Georgetown say power outages are an issue they deal with frequently and are calling on the utility to fix the issue.
Federal government cracking down on dark patterns online
The federal government is taking some steps to crack down on subscription services tactics. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
After losing a child, Carrollton couple loses $50,000 in alleged surrogacy scam
After losing their 2-year-old in a drowning accident, the couple turned to surrogacy to grow their family. But not too long after they heard the baby’s heartbeat, the couple says nearly $50,000 of their money was gone.
Truck damaged from chair flying from balcony; Austin man frustrated apartment complex didn't pay
An Austin man is frustrated because an apartment complex refused to pay for damage to his truck. He believes they’re liable, but the complex said they aren’t.
Employment scam: New Braunfels woman nearly falls victim
The Better Business Bureau has recently received about a dozen reports of employment scams in the area. FOX 7 Austin 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details
Hamilton Pool visitors frustrated with closed swimming area
Visitors to Travis County's Hamilton Pool are growing frustrated over the often-closed swimming area. Much of the pool itself has been shut down indefinitely since the 2021 winter storm.
Apartment prices in Austin have come down, experts say
Apartment prices in the Austin area have come down significantly in the last year, and there are plenty of bargains to be had. Experts say it’s a renter’s market, meaning if your landlord is trying to raise your rent, you can likely negotiate it down.
Woman uses funds intended to surrogates to fund 'music persona': lawsuit
A woman is being accused of using money intended for pregnant surrogates to fund her “music influencer persona” on social media, a new lawsuit states.
West Campus condo owners find squatters in their units
Condo owners at 1700 Nueces Street in West Campus found squatters in their homes over the weekend.
Austin tenant asks for more help from complex after car crashes into unit
After a car crashed into an affordable housing unit in South Austin, the tenant who used to live there is frustrated with how the situation is being handled.
Families unable to access thousands of dollars being held in surrogacy escrow account
Several intended parents and their pregnancy surrogates are missing thousands of dollars, and have lots of questions. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the latest.
Marble Falls man shares frustration with Tesla Insurance after April hailstorm
A Marble Falls man said a hail storm damaged his Tesla back in April, and he's still waiting on Tesla Insurance to step up.
BBB releases 2024 Mid-Year Report on top scams impacting Texans
Texans are on track to lose millions of dollars this year to bad actors. That’s according to the 2024 Mid-Year Report released by the BBB Serving the Heart of Texas.
Cryptocurrency fraud: How one company helps track and recover digital assets
Investment scams, including cryptocurrency-related scams, were the number one riskiest scam in 2023, according to the Better Business Bureau.