Concerns about the company running school choice program
An Austin lawmaker is raising questions about the selection of a New York-based company that has been hired to run the state's new school choice program.
An Austin lawmaker is raising questions about the selection of a New York-based company that has been hired to run the state's new school choice program.
Changes to APD's use of force policy
Austin police may soon change their use-of-force policy. This comes after a law enforcement expert highlighted issues with training and data collection.
Austin police may soon change their use-of-force policy. This comes after a law enforcement expert highlighted issues with training and data collection.
Texas plane crash kills 2 people
Two people were killed after a small plane crashed near Fort Worth's Hick's Airfield.
Two people were killed after a small plane crashed near Fort Worth's Hick's Airfield.
APD officer on restricted duty after 6th St. incident
An Austin police officer was caught on camera punching a man on 6th Street over the weekend. Now, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is calling for the officer to be terminated.
An Austin police officer was caught on camera punching a man on 6th Street over the weekend. Now, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is calling for the officer to be terminated.
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin
Austin police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Austin that took place on October 12.
Austin police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Austin that took place on October 12.
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025 wraps up
FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has a look at how some businesses fared as this year's event came to a close.
FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has a look at how some businesses fared as this year's event came to a close.
Lockhart rejects automated license plate readers
The Lockhart Police Department recently asked the city council to consider a contract to install automated license plate readers around the city. But after pushback from the community, council members decided against it. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll has the details.
The Lockhart Police Department recently asked the city council to consider a contract to install automated license plate readers around the city. But after pushback from the community, council members decided against it. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll has the details.
Israeli hostages released and return home
It was an emotional day in Israel as the recently released hostages returned home from Gaza. President Trump was in Israel to celebrate their return. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the details.
It was an emotional day in Israel as the recently released hostages returned home from Gaza. President Trump was in Israel to celebrate their return. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the details.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Trump speaks to Israeli Parliament as hostages freed, prisoners released
Hamas released the final 20 living hostages on Monday, according to the Israeli military as part of a breakthrough ceasefire following two years of war in the devastated Gaza Strip.
Hamas released the final 20 living hostages on Monday, according to the Israeli military as part of a breakthrough ceasefire following two years of war in the devastated Gaza Strip.
Austin ordered to erase rainbow crosswalks and murals
Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite
Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite
2 dead after small plane crashes near Fort Worth's Hicks Airfield
A twin-engine plane that departed Alliance Airport crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, killing two people, igniting a fire that damaged at least ten semi-trucks.
A twin-engine plane that departed Alliance Airport crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, killing two people, igniting a fire that damaged at least ten semi-trucks.
Blueprint Data Center back on track in city of Taylor
Lawsuit dismissed for construction of Blueprint Data Center in Taylor, as residents claimed the property was supposed to be used for a city park.
Lawsuit dismissed for construction of Blueprint Data Center in Taylor, as residents claimed the property was supposed to be used for a city park.
Data center back on track in Texas after case dismissal
A plot of land in the City of Taylor is on track to become a 135,000 square foot data center. But residents say that same plot of land was always supposed to be a park, and the development will cause irreparable damage to the families who call the neighborhood home.
A plot of land in the City of Taylor is on track to become a 135,000 square foot data center. But residents say that same plot of land was always supposed to be a park, and the development will cause irreparable damage to the families who call the neighborhood home.
Crowds return to Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Huge crowds returned to northern Gaza on Friday as the first stage of Israel's ceasefire with Hamas takes effect. There are still a lot of logistical hurdles that need to be cleared in the next 72 hours, ahead of an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners
Huge crowds returned to northern Gaza on Friday as the first stage of Israel's ceasefire with Hamas takes effect. There are still a lot of logistical hurdles that need to be cleared in the next 72 hours, ahead of an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners
Federal government shutdown continues
It is day 10 of the federal shutdown and lawmakers are no closer to an agreement to reopen it. The White House announced mass firings have begun of federal employees, while the union representing those workers announced a lawsuit aimed at stopping it.
It is day 10 of the federal shutdown and lawmakers are no closer to an agreement to reopen it. The White House announced mass firings have begun of federal employees, while the union representing those workers announced a lawsuit aimed at stopping it.
Family of victim killed in crash speaks out
The brother of a man killed in a South Austin crash is speaking out. We're also learning more about the suspect who has been charged in the case.
The brother of a man killed in a South Austin crash is speaking out. We're also learning more about the suspect who has been charged in the case.
More parents rally against AISD's plan to close schools
The pushback intensified on Friday to the plan to close and consolidate several schools in Austin. A protest rally followed a contentious school board meeting Thursday night.
The pushback intensified on Friday to the plan to close and consolidate several schools in Austin. A protest rally followed a contentious school board meeting Thursday night.
Ground stop at Atlanta's airport lifted after tower evacuated | What we know
Expect even longer delays at Atlanta's airport after the air traffic control tower was evacuated on Friday afternoon.
Expect even longer delays at Atlanta's airport after the air traffic control tower was evacuated on Friday afternoon.
'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.