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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dramatic video shows officer pull woman from burning car after she fled from police
A Georgia police officer is being praised for rescuing a woman from a fiery car after she fled from police and led him on a high-speed chase.
A Georgia police officer is being praised for rescuing a woman from a fiery car after she fled from police and led him on a high-speed chase.
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.
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.
Memphis suspect accused of killing 3 women and teenager found dead, police say
Mavis Christian Jr. is accused of killing three women and a teenage girl, then critically injuring another teen girl.
Mavis Christian Jr. is accused of killing three women and a teenage girl, then critically injuring another teen girl.
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.
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.
Motorcyclist dead, suspect in custody after Leander hit-and-run: police
A motorcyclist is dead and a suspect is in jail after a hit-and-run crash in Leander, according to police.
A motorcyclist is dead and a suspect is in jail after a hit-and-run crash in Leander, according to police.
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.
San Marcos police are asking the public's held in finding two burglary suspects seen breaking into cars at an apartment complex.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy released to ‘private residence’ in rape case due to declining health
Former adult film actor Ron Jeremy was released to a "private residence" due to his deteriorating health.
Former adult film actor Ron Jeremy was released to a "private residence" due to his deteriorating health.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by CapMetro train in Leander: Police
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a CapMetro train in Leander, according to the Leander Police Department.
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a CapMetro train in Leander, according to the Leander Police Department.
Major crash in NE Travis County leaves two with life-threatening injuries: ATCEMS
Two people are in the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries after a major collision in northeast Travis County, according to ATCEMS.
Two people are in the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries after a major collision in northeast Travis County, according to ATCEMS.
Speaker Johnson to make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available for public view
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to publicly release hours of footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to publicly release hours of footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
AMBER Alert: Dallas County boy believed to be in Mexico, away from father, police say
Wilmer police say they believe the 10-year-old boy at the center of an AMBER Alert issued earlier this week is with family in Mexico.
Wilmer police say they believe the 10-year-old boy at the center of an AMBER Alert issued earlier this week is with family in Mexico.
Carrollton mother accused of stabbing husband, driving car with kids into pond
Carrollton police said a woman is accused of stabbing her husband and then driving her car into a pond with her kids inside.
Carrollton police said a woman is accused of stabbing her husband and then driving her car into a pond with her kids inside.
'JFK Was Here' banners put up in Dallas by Sixth Floor Museum to mark 60 years since JFK's assassination
The "JFK Was Here" signs were put up by the Sixth Floor Museum ahead of the 60th anniversary of the assassination of then-president John F. Kennedy.
The "JFK Was Here" signs were put up by the Sixth Floor Museum ahead of the 60th anniversary of the assassination of then-president John F. Kennedy.
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.
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.
Fallen Austin police officer Jorge Pastore was remembered by other first responders and the community during a memorial service at COTA Friday, Nov. 17.


















