Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know

While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.

Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group

Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

Armed robbery suspect arrested after returning to same store near UT Austin

University of Texas at Austin police arrested an aggravated robbery suspect after he returned to the same store less than two hours later.

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial

After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.

Missing 17-year-old girl believed to be in San Marcos area: HCSO

The missing girl was dropped off at school by her grandmother on Nov. 8, but did not return home that evening, says the Hays County Sheriff's Office.

Ohio woman charged after toddler accidentally fired her gun in a Walmart

An Ohio woman is facing charges after her toddler found a gun in her purse and accidentally fired it in a Walmart store last week, police said.

Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: Analyzing the verdict and sentencing

The Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial garnered national attention this week. FOX 7's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with Austin-based attorney James Wood to get his thoughts on the verdict and the sentencing.

San Marcos police searching for car break-in suspects

San Marcos police are asking the public's held in finding two burglary suspects seen breaking into cars at an apartment complex.

Kaitlin Armstrong sentenced to 90 years for murder of Moriah Wilson

Kaitlin Armstrong has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for murdering Anna Moriah Wilson back in May 2022. Wilson's family spoke to Armstrong after the sentencing.

Fallen APD officer Jorge Pastore remembered at memorial services

Fallen Austin police officer Jorge Pastore was remembered by other first responders and the community during a memorial service at COTA Friday, Nov. 17.