Emergency SNAP benefits in Texas extended for January with increase

Emergency SNAP food benefits have been extended another month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and recipients will see an additional 15 percent increase in January.

No candy, ice cream, cake for kids under 2, new US dietary guidelines say

The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.

FOX 7 Discussion: Growth of homeschooling in Texas

Tim Lambert with the Texas Homeschool Coalition joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about recent data showing more Texas families choosing to homeschool their children.

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm a holiday tradition for some

For many - the holiday season is focused around family and deep-rooted traditions and for some, that includes the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm. 

Family suing Legoland after staff 'humiliated' boy with prosthetic leg

A family from Lithia is suing Legoland, saying a trip there on July 16 has become an unending nightmare for their 10-year-old son.

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for December in Texas

The emergency December allotments are in addition to the almost $1.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans between April and November.

Meghan Markle discusses miscarriage in hopes of helping other women

Meghan described the miscarriage in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Wednesday, writing that "I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second."

Austin ISD to provide free meal packs for Thanksgiving break

Austin ISD families can pick up seven days' worth of meals at the CTX Food Bank's mass distribution event on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Toney Burger Stadium.

Aubrey father delivers baby in SUV on the way to the hospital

The Taylor family was hoping to avoid a trip to the emergency room. Their son couldn't wait so his parents had to improvise.

50 foster children adopted by 30 families during celebration in Tampa

Typically adoption finalization takes place during a special court hearing, but on Saturday 50 foster children celebrated being legally adopted during a drive-thru celebration.

‘Home for the holidays’ takes on new meaning during pandemic

With Thanksgiving approaching, the CDC and mental health experts have some advice no coping with feelings of isolation.

Michigan couple with 14 sons finally welcome their first daughter

A Michigan couple with 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter nearly three decades after the birth of their first child.

Santa to visit in-person at Austin-area Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's

The free event will prioritize everyone’s safety while allowing kids and families to share their Christmas wishes directly with Santa Claus.

San Marcos PD Blue Santa applications to be accepted through Nov. 20

Applications are available in English and Spanish and may be found online or picked up at the Health & Human Services Department or at the San Marcos Police Department in San Marcos.

7-year-old celebrates Halloween with ‘Lion King’ VHS costume

Max, 7, used hot glue, foam board, duct tape, posters and a Styrofoam cooler to dress up as a VHS copy of the Disney classic “The Lion King.”