117 illegal guns in downtown district seized by Austin police in 2021
All of the weapons were being used or carried illegally at the time they were taken, says Austin police.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas’ foster care problems are clear, how do we fix them?
Marcia Lowry, the executive director of A Better Childhood (one of the groups involved in the lawsuit against Texas), joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the state’s troubled foster care system.
Dog that attacked woman has been caught, victim pushing for changes
The 70-year-old woman who was attacked by a dog over the weekend is now pushing for Austin Animal Control to make some changes and to possibly hire more staff.
Burn ban issued for unincorporated areas of Travis County, expires Oct 27
If you have questions about the burn ban, contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 512-854-4621
City approves ACL Music Festival's COVID health & safety plan
A printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test will need to be obtained within three days of attending the event. Vaccinated people can show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination instead.
A look at conditions for Haitian migrants as US continues 'mass expulsions'
More than 13,000 migrants have crossed over from Mexico into Texas in recent days.
Abbott falls in polls as Beto, McConaughey consider entering race
New polling shows a majority of Texans think the state is on the wrong track and Gov. Greg Abbott’s popularity dropping below 50 percent.
Gabby Petito autopsy: FBI says 'initial determination' of manner of death is homicide
Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue confirmed that the remains discovered in the Bridger-Teton National Forest are that of Gabby Petito.
New Orleans Caesars Superdome fire ruled ‘accidental,’ 1 injured
The New Orleans Fire Department said one firefighter was burned while putting out a blaze at the Caesars Superdome Tuesday.
US sues to stop partnership between American Airlines, Jetblue
Government antitrust lawyers said Tuesday that the deal between the two airlines will reduce competition and lead to higher fares.
K-pop stars BTS talk climate change, COVID-19 vaccines in UN speech
Korean pop stars BTS addressed the United Nations Tuesday to advocate for COVID-19 vaccines and urge action to fight climate change.
15-year-old male charged with shooting 2 students at Newport News high school
A 15-year-old male has been charged with shooting two 17-year-olds at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia.
Kale recall: Brands sold in 11 states pulled over listeria concerns
Several brands of kale sold in nearly a dozen states have been recalled over concerns of listeria contamination, the FDA said.
Shooting in Southeast DC injures 13-year-old boy, 4 others; suspect photos released
Police have released photos of a suspect in a shooting in Southeast D.C. Tuesday morning where five people were shot, including a 13-year-old boy.
Governor Abbott provides border security update in Del Rio
The governor and other officials held a news conference as there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people trying to cross the border, many of them from Haiti.
Details of Gabby Petito's Utah fight with fiancé Brian Laundrie revealed in witness statement to police
'I think the male took the female’s phone,' the witness reported.
Biden says US 'not seeking a new Cold War' during UN address
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. is entering a “new era of diplomacy” during his first address before the U.N. General Assembly.
J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
St. Louis couple who waved guns at BLM protesters face law license suspension
A Missouri official asked the state Supreme Court to suspend the law licenses of Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who waved guns at protesters in 2020.
Governor Abbott headed to Del Rio to address crisis at border
As Haitian migrants continue crossing into Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting an emergency declaration from the Biden administration. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has a closer look.