Local Muslim leader hit, killed along N. Lamar; CAIR, city officials address safety issues

After a local Muslim leader was struck and killed by a car while walking along N Lamar Boulevard, activists and city officials are highlighting safety issues in the area.

Hays County Jail renovations almost complete

Renovations to Hays County Jail are almost complete, and inmates who have been housed in another county may soon come back. FOX 7 Austin got an inside look at the renovations.

U.S. Army soldier with top-secret clearance accused of spying for Russia

An active-duty U.S. Army soldier has been arrested on espionage charges for allegedly attempting to provide classified information about the M1A2 Abrams tank to Russian representatives in exchange for citizenship.

Hays County renovations almost complete
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FOX 7 Austin got an inside look at the Hays County jail renovations that are almost complete. Inmates who have been staying in other counties may also soon come back.

San Angelo sex offender gets 80 years for sexual exploitation of multiple children

A San Angelo man was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of two young girls, a crime committed while he was a registered sex offender, federal authorities announced.

Leander man sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud scheme

According to court documents, the Leander man told victims he was a successful foreign exchange trader who would match their investments, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 to help their portfolios grow.

Florida nurse impersonator arrested after treating over 4,400 patients, deputies say

Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license at AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

Justice Department weighs release of Ghislaine Maxwell interview

The Department of Justice is considering releasing materials from Todd Blanche's two-day interview with Ghislaine Maxwell following mounting public pressure.

Congress continues Epstein investigation
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Congress subpoenaed eight former law enforcement officials and the Clintons to testify about Jeffrey Epstein as the Department of Justice debates releasing transcripts of last month's interview with Ghislane Maxwell. FOX's Rebekah Castor has more.

Leshon Johnson, former NFL player, convicted for role in large-scale dogfighting ring

Former NFL running back Leshon Johnson was convicted of six federal counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine per count at sentencing.

5 friends on way to celebrate a birthday killed in Central Texas crash

Five young women, friends since middle school and like sisters, were driving to Kingsland to celebrate a birthday when they were tragically killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Burnet County.

Tennessee man arrested in brutal family killings; baby found alive

Austin Drummond, 28, has been arrested in Jackson, Tennessee, in connection with the killings of an infant’s parents, grandmother, and uncle.

Accused Devil’s Den killer passed background checks and entered classrooms full of kids, expert says

Former teacher Andrew James McGann, who is accused of killing Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park, reportedly moved frequently between school districts without raising red flags.

5th suspect in brutal viral Cincinnati attack arrested in Atlanta

The fifth suspect wanted in a violent brawl in Cincinnati is in custody after FBI agents say they caught him in Atlanta.

5 homicides in a week reported in Central Texas

Central Texas has seen five homicides in the span of a week, with one death a day for the last three days.