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VIDEO 8 hours ago

No foul play suspected in recent Lady Bird Lake deaths, police say

FOX 7 Austin reports. 

U.S. 8 hours ago

Texans sounding safety alarms after latest body found in lake

A man's body was identified after being pulled from Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. Jonathan Honey, 33, was reportedly visiting from Washington, D.C.

VIDEO 8 hours ago

Latest body found in Lady Bird Lake renews safety concerns

FOX 7 Austin reports. 

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin murder trial begins for Army sergeant who claims he shot armed protester in self-defense in 2020

The murder trial for an Army sergeant who shot and killed a protester during demonstrations in the summer of 2020 began on Monday in the Texas state capital of Austin.

Media 8 hours ago

Austin city council under fire for police shortage after family in suspected DUI crash waits hours for help

Texas couple says the suspect sobered up and walked away with a minor traffic violation after it took police over two hours to respond to their 911 calls.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Defunded Austin PD takes so long to respond to DUI crash, driver sobers up and walks free: family

An Austin, Texas, family says the understaffed police department took 2.5 hours to respond when they were hit by a drunk driver, allowing the driver to sober up and avoid jail.

World 8 hours ago

Our greatest threat: China, Russia or climate change? Americans weigh in

People in Austin share what they believe is the biggest threat currently — China, Russia or climate change — and explain the reasoning behind their answers.

Media 8 hours ago

Is Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership good for comedy? Attendees weigh in

Attendees of Joe Rogan's new Comedy Mothership shows in Austin, Texas, shared whether they think the anti-woke venue is good for the state of stand-up comedy.

Entertainment 8 hours ago

At $900 per ticket, there's no canceling Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership shows

High demand for Joe Rogan's new comedy club shows proves that Americans are hungry for anti-woke media and tired of cancel culture, club attendees told 91±¬ÁÏ.

VIDEO 8 hours ago

91±¬ÁÏ Digital Originals Headlines

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U.S. 8 hours ago

Texas woman dead after her car plunged into Lake Austin

A woman was pronounced dead after being pulled from a vehicle in Lake Austin Tuesday morning.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin firefighters investigating arson at historic Black church that caused $200k in damages

The Austin Fire Department is investigating a suspected arson at a historic Black Church in South Austin, Texas, officials said on Tuesday.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Soros DA put murder case on 'back burner' because it doesn't 'fit' liberal agenda: victim's family

The brother of a man killed in Austin, Texas, is slamming the city's Soros-funded district attorney for his handling of the case that he says has been put on the "back burner."

U.S. 8 hours ago

Girl Scouts robbed in grab-and-go theft at Texas grocery store, police say

Austin police are looking for who committed a "grab-and-go theft" against a Girl Scout troop selling cookies at a grocery store while a security guard was on duty.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Texas alligator seized after living in backyard for more than 20 years

Wildlife officials in Texas posted a video of an alligator rescue. The reptile had reportedly been living in a woman's backyard for more than 20 years.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Soros-backed DA cuts deal giving no jail time to 'wasted' bus driver who killed cyclist in crash

Progressive Austin District Attorney Jose Garza is facing criticism for negotiating a deal that involved no jail time for an intoxicated bus driver who killed a cyclist.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin Police Department staffing crisis: 77 officers could retire by end of March as vacancies pile up

Up to 77 Austin Police Department officers could retire by the end of March when the current contract with the city expires, potentially exacerbating an ongoing staffing crisis.

Media 8 hours ago

'Huge' parts of Austin left 'unpoliced' after city contract fight triggers mass officer exodus

Austin Retired Officers Association President Dennis Farris joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss how the lack of support from city officials is triggering a mass officer exodus.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin civil rights director resigns after employees file complaints about workplace mistreatment: report

The director of Austin's Civil Rights Office reportedly submitted her resignation this week, several months after multiple city employees filed complaints against her.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Severely understaffed, defunded Austin PD on verge of retirement wave after city council 'pulls rug out' again

Police in Austin, Texas, told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital that the city's already slim police force is set lose at least 40 more officers in response to the city's handling of a new contract.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Texas man who blamed elderly neighbor's killing on 'Lucifer' charged with murder

A man accused of murdering his elderly neighbor in Austin, Texas, reportedly told police that he blacked out and "Lucifer" actually killed the victim.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin City Council passes temporary ordinance to fund police after contract negotiations break down

Austin passed a temporary ordinance guaranteeing pay for police on Thursday after contract negotiations for a long term deal broke down with the union earlier this month.

Politics 8 hours ago

Texas Gov. Abbott launches task force to crack down on street takeovers after Austin chaos, police crisis

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new effort to crack down on organized street race takeovers such as the one that recently threw intersections in the state capital into chaos.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin police seize drugs, guns in street takeover aftermath as chief says force is understaffed every night

Six arrests have been made resulting in the seizure of multiples guns, marijuana, and meth in the after math of the street takeovers on Saturday night in Austin, Texas.

Media 8 hours ago

Austin, Texas residents 'living in fear' as critics blame street racing chaos on police staffing 'crisis'

Austin residents Patricia Potyka and Matt Mackowiak joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss how the city is failing to provide enough police resources to keep citizens safe.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Fired Austin city manager warned mayor, city council about police staffing days ahead of street race takeover

Former Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk warned in a memo before he was fired earlier this month that a short term contract would exacerbate understaffing issues at the city's police department.

Media 8 hours ago

Aftermath of defund the police movement in spotlight after street racing incident: 'We created these monsters'

'The Five' co-hosts react to the street racing incident in Austin, Texas, over the weekend that left one police officer injured and several patrol cars damaged.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin man threatened with fines for code violations after suspected drunk driver plows through spare bedroom

A homeowner in Austin, Texas was threatened with code violations after a suspected drunk driver plowed into his spare bedroom around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 19.

VIDEO 8 hours ago

Loud crash heard on home surveillance as suspected drunk driver plows throw spare bedroom

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a man's spare bedroom in the early morning hours of Jan. 19 in Austin, Texas.

U.S. 8 hours ago

Austin mayor embroiled in fight with police officials amid fallout over street race takeover, contract dispute

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson accused the police union of making "false comments" about the street takeover on Saturday evening that "wrongly conflate this illegal incident with important community conversations."

U.S. 8 hours ago

The University of Austin offers 'forbidden courses.' Why are students praising them?

College students described their experiences attending the University of Austin's forbidden courses, a summer program focused on civil discourse skill cultivation.