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Local News

Construction pushing pests into Austin-area neighborhoods

Austin-area homeowners are complaining of bothersome critters becoming more prevalent. One of the main reasons for that is something you see all over the city: construction.

Former Austin ISD teacher sentenced to 71 years for child sex abuse charges

Burnet County crash: Driver charged has history of DWIs, court docs show

These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds

I-35 expansion: MLK Jr. Boulevard bridge closing for continued demolition

Texas flooding: Mattress Mack, Gallery Furniture to give away 400 mattresses to flood victims

Texas News

Texas redistricting: Congressional map clears Texas Senate committee

While the Democrats' quorum break is now in its fourth day, Republican state senators attempted to make a political end run around the walkout with Senate Bill 4.

Former employee of Texas city gets prison time for stealing homeless housing funds

Burnet County crash: Driver charged has history of DWIs, court docs show

AG Paxton investigates Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC for potential bribery

Texas flooding: Padres, Red Sox to wear jerseys from impacted schools before Saturday game

U.S. Senator John Cornyn gets approval for FBI to help find 'runaway Texas House Democrats'

National News

Two Pennsylvania state troopers shot, suspect killed in Susquehanna County: PSP

Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot in Susquehanna County on Thursday afternoon, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who broke the news during an event in Bucks County.

Alligator Alcatraz: Future construction stopped for 14 days at Florida ICE facility over environmental issues

Spirit Airlines pilot arrested at airport on child stalking charges

VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach

Fort Stewart shooting live updates: Sergeant arrested for shooting 5 soldiers

Quornelius Radford: Who is the accused Fort Stewart shooter?

Good Day Austin

Robert Parker Jr. performs in FOX 7 Austin studios

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Robert Parker Jr. performs in FOX 7 Austin studios

Musician Robert Parker Jr. performs and talks about upcoming shows.

Central Market Hatch Chile pepper celebration

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Live music in Austin: Sun Radio recommendations

Politics

Texas redistricting: Congressional map clears Texas Senate committee

While the Democrats' quorum break is now in its fourth day, Republican state senators attempted to make a political end run around the walkout with Senate Bill 4.

AG Paxton investigates Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC for potential bribery

Former acting FBI director who resisted Trump demands 'forced out' of bureau: reports

Trump pursues changing how census data is collected and says non-citizens won’t be counted

Why parts of the Constitution went missing from US government website

U.S. Senator John Cornyn gets approval for FBI to help find 'runaway Texas House Democrats'

Texas Longhorns HQ

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New offensive linemen for UT Football

With all the hype surrounding Arch Manning taking over at quarterback for Texas, a lot of his success will be based on the guys around him

August 1, 2025 5:47pm CDT

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UT football preseason camp

July 30, 2025 5:14pm CDT

Texas Longhorns kickoff training camp this week

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Texas Longhorns kickoff training camp this week

July 29, 2025 5:15pm CDT

Former Longhorn returns to Austin to join campus police

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Former Longhorn returns to Austin to join campus police

June 21, 2025 6:18pm CDT

Former Longhorns linebacker returns to defend campus in whole new way

June 21, 2025 5:02pm CDT

Texas OL Nick Brooks was headed to strip club to meet recruits when he was arrested for DWI, docs show

April 30, 2025 12:15pm CDT

What's on FOX

‘The Masked Singer’ finale: Pearl wins Season 13

Pearl was revealed as the Season 13 winner of “The Masked Singer" on Wednesday. Here’s a look at who was under the costume.

Who is Lucky Duck on ‘The Masked Singer?’

Who is Nessy on ‘The Masked Singer?’ Famous singer revealed, sent home

Who is Yorkie? ‘The Masked Singer’ reveals popular reality TV star

Who is Stud Muffin? ‘The Masked Singer’ sends home Grammy-winning rapper

Who is Cherry Blossom? ‘The Masked Singer’ reveals ‘90s TV icon

Money

Big changes coming to 401(k) after recent Trump executive order

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.

August 7, 2025 5:36pm CDT