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Austin police say a drunk driver hit an ambulance then a rock wall Sunday evening. It happened at the intersection of Hearthside and Putnam in North Austin. Full Story »

Christmas is coming early for hundreds of Austin families in need. The Salvation Army and Toys for Tots started their big give away Tuesday.   Full Story »

Kyle police say they are investigating a double shooting that happened Sunday morning on the 500 block of Zebra Drive. Full Story »

Officials with Austin/Travis County EMS say a pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday morning at the intersection of West Pecan and Vision Dr. in Pflugerville.       Full Story »

Last shopping season alone, the national retailers federation reports people shelled out more than 26 billion dollars on gift cards. Despite recent federal action there are still some problems. Fox 7's jenni lee reports. Full Story »

For nine months a billboard has been obstructing the view of Residents at the Bridges.  Randi Shade who refused an on-camera interview is sponsoring a resolution to reimburse Reagan, the billboard company, $25,000 to relocate the giant sign. Full Story »

Del Valle High School students got an opportunity to put their debate skills to the test by competing in the International Mock Trial contest. Video teleconferencing allows students to debate in real time with students in Taiwan, Honduras, and Canada. Full Story »

This week the city of Austin will debate whether to enact more restrictions regarding cell phone use while driving. The proposed measures would make it illegal to use a cell phone application while behind the wheel. Texting while driving will become illegal in January. Full Story »

Some University of Texas faculty members are upset at the recent $2 million raise given to Longhorn football coach Mack Brown. FOX 7’s Foti Kallergis reports. Full Story »

New programs are being launched to help returning veterans stay out of jail.  According to a study released Monday, on average, 150 veterans a booked into the Travis County Jail each month. Full Story »

Just before 5:00 a.m. on December 9 Austin Police received a robbery alarm activation from a Valero at 6306 Riverside Drive. The clerk told police who responded to the store that three men wearing masks and hoods robbed him. Full Story »

On Monday former gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman announced that he would seek the Democratic Party's nomination for agricultural commissioner. Friedman, who ran for governor as an independent candidate in 2006, had been considering running for governor as a Democrat in 2010. Full Story »

The Texas Department of Transportation is using a little humor to remind party-goers not to drink and drive during the holiday season. Full Story »

Burnet police need help finding a man wanted for theft. Investigators say they are looking for 37-year-old Jason Shon Wright.   Full Story »

Police need help finding a man who raped as many as 12 elderly women throughout central and south-central Texas. The assaults happened in Yoakum, Luling and in rural Bell, Falls and Leon counties between January and November of 2009.   Full Story »

A Texas State student died after a crash over the weekend just south of San Marcos. It happened at Highway 123 and FM 1978. Full Story »

A rollover wreck in Georgetown over the weekend killed a Kansas woman. It happened early Saturday morning on I-35 just north of Georgetown. Full Story »

A large turn out for a not so bright trail of lights at Zilker Park Sunday. Full Story »

Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened today in the 5500 block of South Congress Avenue. Full Story »

Friends gather at this Saxon Pub not just to listen to music but to help a close friend. It was just over two weeks ago that Deva Szymankiewicz life was changed forever. Full Story »

An exotic parrot was stolen from his cage during a home burglary in Southwest Austin. The homeowner says along with her pet parrot, the thieves also took thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.   Full Story »

It's been an ongoing effort of the YMCA for 21 years, providing a Christmas party for thousands of children who may otherwise not attend one this holiday season. "We identify under served children who we think would really appreciate the opportunity to participate in the party," said YMCA Chair Susan Hendricks. Full Story »

For weeks only those in the high risk category could get the H1N1 vaccine. However, not members of the general public are able to get the shot. Full Story »

The State Preservation Board has a plan in place to give the Capitol building dome a facelift next year. The project, expected to cost more than $2 million, will involve making repairs to the dome and repainting it to its original color. Full Story »

Police say they arrested one student at Stony Point High School in Round Rock after one student was injured with a knife. That student was treated by EMS at the scene. Full Story »