Texas Coast Guard detains 11 Mexican fisherman, seizes illegally caught fish, 9 sharks

The Coast Guard intercepted four lanchas on Feb. 6 and detained 11 Mexican fishermen. They also seized approximately 1,595 pounds of illegally caught red snapper and nine sharks in federal waters off southern Texas.

Bomb scare on Austin plane causes delays; passenger onboard speaks out

A passenger who was on a flight out of Austin that was delayed by a bomb threat is speaking out. While on board the flight, someone changed their hotspot's Wi-Fi network name on the plane to “I have a bomb."

Austin rape survivor advocates for expansion of DNA technology used by FBI

A sexual assault survivor from Austin said DNA technology could help save others from the years of terror she experienced when her attacker wasn’t caught.

Florida stuntman, Texas author convicted of COVID fraud scheme

A Florida Hollywood stuntman and a Texas author and baker have been convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Multiple snakes, drugs found in apartment near Milam County middle school: TPWD

A Milam County man is facing multiple charges after multiple snakes, including about 25 rattlesnakes, drugs and drug paraphernalia was found inside his apartment by Texas Game Wardens.

Austin man accused of painting swastikas, profanity on properties around Travis County

An Austin area man is facing charges for painting swastikas and profanity on properties around Travis County over an 11-month period. Authorities said he’s involved in more than 40 reported incidents.

USPS warns of 'romance scams' ahead of Valentine's Day

Scammers are looking to exploit vulnerable people. Here is how to protect yourself and loved ones.

Truck passenger shoots fireworks at car in apparent WA road rage incident

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office are looking for a driver and passenger in a pickup truck in connection with an apparent road rage incident.

Beware of unpaid toll text message scam

A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.

THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3

A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak takes a closer look at Senate Bill 3 and its potential impact.

DNA evidence links man to 2003 sexual assault of Austin woman in Arizona

DNA evidence helped link a man to the 2003 sexual assault of an Austin woman in Arizona. 19 states currently require DNA collection during all felony arrests, including Texas.