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8 Leander ISD schools to reopen after gas leak in area is fixed

Leander ISD will reopen eight of its schools after a gas leak closed them on Monday, Oct. 21.

Texans line up to cast their votes on first day of early voting

Teen found shot, killed at NE Austin apartment complex: APD

Austin driver killed in crash with truck tractor

Horseshoe Bay residents affected by chlorine gas released into air

2024 Election: State races to watch in Central Texas

Sports

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POTW Week 8: Johnson RB Kael Hatnot

This week's FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the Week is Johnson running back Kael Hatnot. Hatnot rushed for 219 yards on 29 carries, and six touchdowns in the Jaguars' 42-21 win over Schertz Clemens.

October 21, 2024 9:53pm CDT

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The Sports Office: Oct. 21, 2024

October 21, 2024 7:12pm CDT

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers’ opener to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history

October 21, 2024 6:30pm CDT

UT Austin students react to SEC's $250K fine due to trash thrown onto field

October 21, 2024 5:39pm CDT

No. 5 Texas Longhorns look to bounce back against No. 25 Vanderbilt

October 21, 2024 5:36pm CDT

Longhorns hope to bounce back after Georgia loss

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Longhorns hope to bounce back after Georgia loss

October 21, 2024 5:22pm CDT

Texas News

Houston helicopter crash: NTSB investigators continue investigation into deadly crash

A helicopter crash just east of downtown Houston led to “multiple fatalities" on Sunday night, according to officials.

Robert Roberson: Texas House committee hears testimony in death row inmate's case

Horseshoe Bay residents affected by chlorine gas released into air

Robert Roberson set to testify before Texas House committee after execution was halted

Kyle police respond to 3 fentanyl poisonings in one night

FM 620 road closures: Leander ISD closes 8 schools for October 21

National News

Woman goes missing in Maine forest for days, is rescued hundreds of feet from dead husband

Maine officials announced the rescue of Pamela Helmstadter on Thursday, who went missing with her husband John a few days earlier. John had died after suffering a fall.

Kamala Harris sign booby-trapped with shotgun shells raises safety concerns in Virginia

Booby-trapped Kamala Harris sign in Virginia sparks bomb squad response

Soldiers pause to help girl celebrate 9th birthday during hurricane relief efforts

Multiple people found dead, injured near Fall City, WA

Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say

Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel passes away at age 107, Navajo Nation announces

Good Day Austin

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At-home workout from F45

Looking to get moving but intimidated about going to the gym? Good Day anchor Katie Orth got a workout from the head coach at F45 Westlake that you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Mercedes-Benz takes over South Congress Jo's Coffee

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Meet Grippy Socks at Texas Humane Heroes

Politics

2024 Election: State races to watch in Central Texas

Texas' political landscape for the next two years may come down to a few key statehouse races in Dallas, San Antonio and South Texas. Here are the races to watch in Central Texas.