Parents file wrongful death lawsuit against UT Austin frat
The parents of a University of Texas at Austin freshman have filed a wrongful death lawsuit over alleged hazing at a fraternity that they say drove their son into a psychological crisis that ended in his death by suicide.
The parents of a University of Texas at Austin freshman have filed a wrongful death lawsuit over alleged hazing at a fraternity that they say drove their son into a psychological crisis that ended in his death by suicide.
Parents react to AISD's approval of school closures
After months of parent protests, Austin ISD has finally adopted a school consolidation plan that may be shutting down schools.
After months of parent protests, Austin ISD has finally adopted a school consolidation plan that may be shutting down schools.
Supreme Court pauses ruling on new congressional map
The Supreme Court has decided to put a lower court ruling concerning the 2025 Texas congressional map on pause pending the state's appeal, per the Associated Press.
The Supreme Court has decided to put a lower court ruling concerning the 2025 Texas congressional map on pause pending the state's appeal, per the Associated Press.
Texas AG Paxton wants divorce docs to stay sealed, calls request to publicize 'intrusive'
The attorney general's brief of opposition, filed in Collin County earlier this week, argues that the motions filed by numerous media outlets to unseal the records are “intrusive."
The attorney general's brief of opposition, filed in Collin County earlier this week, argues that the motions filed by numerous media outlets to unseal the records are “intrusive."
NAACP's Austin headquarters vandalized
Austin police are investigating after the NAACP's Austin headquarters in East Austin was vandalized overnight.
Austin police are investigating after the NAACP's Austin headquarters in East Austin was vandalized overnight.
Air traffic controllers awarded bonuses
Air traffic controllers across the country are being awarded big bonus checks just days before Thanksgiving. The announcement follows the 43-day government shutdown which had many of them working without pay.
Air traffic controllers across the country are being awarded big bonus checks just days before Thanksgiving. The announcement follows the 43-day government shutdown which had many of them working without pay.
Whooping cough cases up 58% in Austin-Travis County
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Austin-Travis County with more than 130 cases so far this year.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Austin-Travis County with more than 130 cases so far this year.
Anita Byington case: Victim's cousin speaks out
A man who spent 30 years in prison for murder is now a multi-millionaire after the state paid him out. The victim’s cousin isn’t happy.
A man who spent 30 years in prison for murder is now a multi-millionaire after the state paid him out. The victim’s cousin isn’t happy.
Dog stolen from owner at North Austin carnival
An Austin grandmother was attacked, and her small dog was stolen by three men. Now, she is pleading for her dog's return.
An Austin grandmother was attacked, and her small dog was stolen by three men. Now, she is pleading for her dog's return.
Mamdani, Trump speak after meeting at the White House
After their Oval Office meeting, both President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described the conversation as productive and focused on shared priorities.
After their Oval Office meeting, both President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described the conversation as productive and focused on shared priorities.
Trump, Mamdani meet in the Oval Office l WATCH the full debrief
President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met in the Oval Office for the first time on Friday. Watch the full debrief here.
President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met in the Oval Office for the first time on Friday. Watch the full debrief here.
What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Austin ISD consolidation & turnaround plans pass
Early this morning, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees vote to close 10 campuses next school year. The board's vote comes nine months after the district began discussing consolidating campuses to address failed state ratings. FOX 7 Austin's education reporter Jessica Rivera has the details.
Early this morning, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees vote to close 10 campuses next school year. The board's vote comes nine months after the district began discussing consolidating campuses to address failed state ratings. FOX 7 Austin's education reporter Jessica Rivera has the details.
Leander ISD school board considers school closures
Leander ISD parents are pushing back against the district's possible school closures.
Leander ISD parents are pushing back against the district's possible school closures.
Austin finalizes priorities in amended city budget
The City of Austin has finalized its priorities that could impact emergency services and housing for homeless people. The amended city budget and tax rate were approved after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.
The City of Austin has finalized its priorities that could impact emergency services and housing for homeless people. The amended city budget and tax rate were approved after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.
Latest on Dallas motel beheading suspect
The man accused of beheading a Dallas motel manager in September will not face the death penalty.
The man accused of beheading a Dallas motel manager in September will not face the death penalty.
Austin City Council approves amended city budget
Austin City Council approved the amended budget and property tax rate on an 11-0 vote.
Austin City Council approved the amended budget and property tax rate on an 11-0 vote.
Austin ISD set to vote on school closures
Austin ISD is discussing the future of its district, which could include closing 10 schools.
Austin ISD is discussing the future of its district, which could include closing 10 schools.
NTX men planned to murder men, enslave women on foreign island: Indictment
Two North Texas men have been indicted for an alleged scheme to sail to a foreign island, murder all the men, and enslave the women and children.
Two North Texas men have been indicted for an alleged scheme to sail to a foreign island, murder all the men, and enslave the women and children.