Man charged with threatening to kill Elon Musk, President Biden tells his side of the story
A man accused of threatening to kill President Biden and Elon Musk back in January is now out of jail. He claims he went a little crazy, and it wasn't what it seemed. He told his side of the story to FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis.
City, Austin police union to return to negotiations this week
A date has been set for the city and the Austin police union to come back to the negotiating table on a long-term police contract. Meredith Aldis talks with Mayor Kirk Watson in this CrimeWatch.
Cockfighting ring busts in Texas: Animal advocacy group speaks out
Cockfighting is a felony in Texas. It is punishable by up to two years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Naked man randomly kills veteran in South Austin: police
Austin police said Army veteran Warnero Young was shot and killed at random by a naked man in South Austin. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Austin interim city manager pushes for improvements within Austin Police Department
The Austin Interim City Manager is pushing for improvements within the Austin Police Department before city council finds a new city manager.
Man faces 99 years in prison for murder charge involving fentanyl-laced pill
A Williamson County man is facing 99 years in prison for a murder charge. He’s accused of selling a pill laced with fentanyl to a man who later died.
Austin parents of OnlyFans model accused of killing boyfriend speak publicly for first time
The Austin parents of the OnlyFans model accused of stabbing and killing her boyfriend are speaking publicly for the first time. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Austin hookah lounge gunshot survivor speaks out on recovery
A gunshot survivor is speaking out. She was recovering after being hit by gunfire outside a Hookah Lounge in North Austin back in November.
Woman's mother's ashes stolen from Austin storage unit
A woman is pleading for the criminal who stole her mother’s ashes to return them. It happened last month at the Public Storage in Northwest Austin. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Caught on camera: Man hurls rocks at Austin brewery
Video captured a man throwing rocks and causing thousands of dollars of damage at South Austin brewery Last Stand Brewing Company.
Suspected fentanyl dealer accused of killing someone arrested
A car theft in Southeast Austin led to the arrest of a suspected fentanyl dealer for the 2022 death of a 20-year-old man in Travis County. Meredith Aldis has more in this CrimeWatch.
VIDEO: Friends escape during armed home invasion in Austin
Two Austin residents are traumatized after three men kicked down the door to their apartment. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Texas father fights to keep man who killed his daughter in prison
A father is fighting to keep the man who killed his daughter in prison. Fifteen years ago, Amanda Brown’s boyfriend fatally shot her in Southwest Austin. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
New leadership begins at Austin Police Association
Michael Bullock, the new president of the Austin Police Association, spoke one-on-one with FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis, discussing his goals and what he says needs to happen to ensure the community is safe.
Murdered Kyle woman honored by Kyle Police Department
The Kyle Police Department has dedicated its victim services rooms to Samantha Dean, the woman who first started the program. Dean was murdered in 2015. Meredith Aldis has the details in this week's CrimeWatch.
Man charged with seventh DWI, accused of killing two people is out on bond
Two families are frustrated with the justice system in Travis County. The man they said was drinking, driving, and who killed their children is out on bond. The same man, Roberto Rangel, has been charged with six DWI’s in the past.
Family of woman killed in crash with APD officer claims city isn’t providing resources
A woman honored her friend who was killed in a car crash involving an Austin Police Officer earlier this year. She says the city is not providing the surviving family with the resources needed.
'Dangerous': Hookah lounge warning from Austin father whose daughter was shot
A woman is recovering after being shot outside a hookah lounge in North Austin about a week ago. FOX 7 Crime Watch Reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Kyle police catch suspects during jugging incident
Kyle police are warning holiday shoppers to be careful as criminals are taking advantage during this time.
Murder victim's family outraged at Travis Co. DA as he works to exonerate confessed killer
The family of Anita Byington says the Travis County DA has betrayed them after learning that he is working to exonerate the man who had originally confessed to her murder.