NASCAR drivers promoting upcoming Cup Series race in Austin

This is the second group of NASCAR drivers to take a spin around COTA this year. A group tested tires in early March.

Musically Fed hosts food distribution to help live music community

Musically Fed has been putting on drive-thru food distributions in several states since the start of the pandemic. Saturday, they came to Austin. 

Austin woman marks one year on journey to become pitmaster

Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020. 

Researchers say chemical used in food, beverage containers could ‘seriously damage’ brains

German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.

Crystal meth found in breakfast burrito at Hobby Airport security checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration officials working at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston found something you wouldn’t normally find inside of a breakfast burrito. They found crystal methamphetamine. 

Recipes inspired by Austin FC's first Major League Soccer match

Austin FC kicks off its inaugural Major League Soccer season and FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum is getting you ready with some recipes inspired by the team.

Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says

Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

Police kill man who opened fire outside San Antonio airport

San Antonio’s airport was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported police shooting, but authorities said there was no “active threat to the public.”

Austin Strategic Mobility Plan makes progress after 2 years

The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan guides Austin's transportation planning and implementation over the next 20 years.

Driver's license, registration expiration date waiver ends in Texas

The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to urge customers with an expired DL or ID to make an appointment or renew online today.

Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew

The beer brand is launching a contest to promote its Dog Brew and to find the perfect pooch to help expand the product line. 

Texas parents fight for child custody bill to get committee hearing

House Bill 803, currently awaiting a committee hearing, would change the default to equally shared parenting as long as both parents are deemed capable.

Time's up for Texans who need to renew driver’s licenses, registrations

A heads up for procrastinating drivers -- if you’ve been putting off renewing your license or registration during the pandemic, your time is up.

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.

Port of Galveston joins call to resume cruise ship sailing

The Port of Galveston is pushing hard to get cruise ships sailing from the island again after being idled by the pandemic.

White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate

President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.