San Marcos Iconic Village fire update: FULL
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Full news conference from San Marcos Fire Department and members of investigation task force providing update on investigation into deadly fire that happened at the Iconic Village apartments on July 20, 2018. The fire killed five people and injured seven others.

Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans renew in-state NFL rivalry this weekend

The two NFL teams from the Lone Star State will play in Houston for the first time in eight years, and both the Cowboys and Texans are looking to fix some early-season problems.

Hochul steps in, assigns state AG to Cornell fraternity sexual assault probe

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge.

Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station

A Milwaukee mother said baby formula bought at a gas station was replaced with cooking flour. Her 3-month-old baby ingested the substance and suffered constipation before recovering.

San Marcos sandbag distribution
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The City of San Marcos helped residents prepare for the rain with a large amount of sand.

2026 ACL: Festival goers weigh safety concerns
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With heavy rain expected across Central Texas this weekend, festival goers heading to Austin City Limits (ACL) are weighing safety, travel conditions, and tickets as they decide whether to brave the weather or stay home.

SpaceX's Crew-13 reaches space station in record-fast trip as mission begins

Four astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station after completing the fastest crewed flight by a U.S. spacecraft, reaching the orbiting laboratory about eight hours after launching from Florida.

Trump touts economic growth, reinforces support for Paxton during Denton visit

President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.

President Trump's trip to North Texas
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President Trump is back in North Texas. He is here to talk about the economy, jobs and to help Texas Republicans who have found themselves in very tight races.

How Texas' lethal injection protocol compares after failed Tennessee execution

Texas and Tennessee both use pentobarbital for lethal injection. After Christa Pike survived a failed Tennessee execution, experts explain how the states' protocols compare ahead of Texas' next scheduled execution.

Attack on the Texas Capitol foiled by law enforcement
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A man arrested for plotting an attack at the Texas State Capitol is now facing a federal charge. This comes after Texas DPS searched Benny Caldera Junior’s home.

Austin weather: Heavy rains could bring flooding
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As weather moves through the state, many agencies are getting ready to help Texans who might need it.

Richland, WA man charged with giving material support to Houthis

A Richland, Washington man was arrested and charged Thursday morning with attempting to provide material support for the Houthis, a terrorist organization based in Yemen.

Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday. 

Defense hints at strategy for in-laws charged in killing of NYT engineer

An attorney representing a 77-year-old woman accused alongside her husband of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park offered the first glimpse of her defense, portraying his client as a devoted grandmother while pointing to court records alleging that the slain man had abused his wife and children.

Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the 2018 murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean, after mistakenly entering his apartment.

Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt

A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.

4 Texas Lottery players win $5M in scratch ticket prizes

Four Texans are around $1 million richer after purchasing winning Texas Lottery scratch tickets at various convenience stores across the state. 

Hill Country weather: Look at conditions
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Fredericksburg and the Hill Country are expected to see the most rain from the storms. FOX 7 Austin's Cary Burgess has the details.