Elizabeth Saab
FOX 7 Austin
Austin, TX, United States
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City weighs affordable housing strategic plan
The City of Austin wants to get back to its roots when it comes to housing prices. According to a research paper included in the city’s Strategic Housing Plan, “from 1970 to 1990, Austin was one of... → Read More
FOX 7 Tommy is back in Austin
Fox 7's favorite service dog is back in Austin. He’s in the Capital City on behalf of Patriot Paws to help get a law passed. → Read More
Judge denies motion to dismiss felony charges against Dawnna Dukes
450th District Court Judge Brad Urrutia has denied the motion to dismiss 4 felony charges in the case against State Representative Dawnna Dukes. → Read More
APD talks city growth and safety
The Austin Police Department may be able to take the next step in their quest to get body cameras for their officers. On Friday, Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the City of Austin over their body camera contract. Utility associates had sued to block the city from awarding a body camera contract to Taser International after Utility Associates lost out on the bid. → Read More
Rick Perry weighs in on Texas A&M election
Texas A&M Sophomore Mason Mahan cherishes his right to vote, “I believe heavily in student participation and involvement here,” he says. → Read More
Police looking for hit and run pedicab driver
Austin Police are looking for a hit and run driver who injured a pedicab passenger on Wednesday night. She was headed to an event for SXSW when it happened. → Read More
"The Most Hated Woman In America" renews interest in Madalyn O'Hair
With the upcoming Netflix release of "The Most Hated Woman in America", there is renewed interest in the life and death of Madalyn Murray O'Hair. → Read More
Fight over open carry rages on at Austin City Hall
When Michael Cargill was barred from entering City Hall with his gun, even though he is licensed, he filed a complaint with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office. On July 8, 2016, General Paxton ruled in Cargill's favor. → Read More
Feds looking for undocumented convicted felon
There is more fallout from Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez’ policy on immigration holds. → Read More
421 animals seized at home in Caldwell County
The SPCA of Texas says they are caring for 421 animals rescued during an animal cruelty investigation in Uhland, near Kyle. → Read More
Hundreds testify in Senate Bill 4 hearing
A large crowd gathered at the state capitol today to hear testimony on legislation to ban sanctuary cities in Texas. Security was tight Thursday in the Senate Chamber where the committee hearing took place. Protesters still were able to make several outbursts and as a result were escorted from the chamber. → Read More
NTSB: Balloon pilot had prescription drugs in system at death
The six hour NTSB hearing into July’s Heart of Texas balloon crash revealed the pilot and owner, Alfred “Skip” Nichols’, 49, medical history at the time of his death. → Read More
Cleaning tablets found in woman's Starbucks coffee
A trip through a Starbucks' drive-thru in San Marcos has left a bad taste in one customer's mouth. → Read More
Walmart to check concealed handgun licenses at some stores
Texas is about a week into Open Carry and while the lists continue to grow over which businesses welcome the practice, Walmart is now weighing in. → Read More
The future of firearms: smart guns?
President Barack Obama's Executive Action on guns includes a directive to the Attorney General, The Secretary of Defense, and The Secretary of Homeland Security to take a closer look into "smart gun" technology, where a weapon will only fire for the person authorized to use it. The government could also become the technology's biggest client. In a memo along with his research mandate, he calls… → Read More
A Civil War themed dance in Williamson County is causing backlash
A Civil War themed dance in Williamson County is getting some serous backlash. The January 30, "Old South Ball" benefit is being held to coincide with the Williamson Museum's two year-long civil war exhibit. The museum's Executive Director Mickie Ross said its one of many events scheduled for the community about the exhibit. The dance, Ross said, has been on the calendar since last April. Guests… → Read More
Cedar Park arsonist arrested
Cedar Park Police say they have arrested the man responsible for setting a bank on fire last May. A skirt wearing suspect had been caught on the Lone Star Bank's surveillance camera. But all police say they had to go on was that video and a description of the car. 28-year old Kiril Belchenko was in jail on an unrelated charge when investigators made the discovery. "He basically admitted to the… → Read More
Unsolved Murders of 2015
It's been a little over a month since 73-year old Chris Whitmarsh was found murdered inside his South Austin home. "I miss cooking for him, I miss him walking to the mailbox, and complaining," says neighbor Reggie Jackson. "He went to church everyday, but the day they didn't have church," his other neighbor Sheila Thompson added. That's where Austin Police say Whitmarsh was headed when the woman… → Read More
FOX 7 Video Vault: Christmas 60 years in the making
Posted:Dec 25 2015 09:43PM CST Updated:Dec 25 2015 09:43PM CST → Read More
Little boy's gift more than a Christmas present
According to CPS, this year across Texas, there were 5,468 children adopted out of Foster Care. Megan and Josh Ransom's six year-old son Alpha was one of those children who found their forever family. "I've worked with at risk youth and teens for over ten years and learning what we know about the kids in foster care and adoption," Megan says. And that's why for her and Josh, the decision to… → Read More