Texas THC ban on hold until at least May 1

The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.

How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend

Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.

VIDEO: Kangaroo spotted on Texas highway
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A coffee truck owner stranded on Interstate 20 near Gordon had an unexpected moment while waiting for a tow truck.

SUV leads half-hour police chase across Los Angeles

A driver is in custody – but not before leading a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles.

Medical marijuana reclassified by new Trump order
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The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could have some implications in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.

Texas man sentenced to 30 years for purchasing child exploitation livestreams

A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.

Body found after house fire in South Austin
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Firefighters were called to a fire at a South Austin home and after extinguishing the fire, discovered a body.

Body found in apartment complex parking lot
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A Southeast Austin neighborhood remains on edge as police search for a killer. The investigation began early Thursday morning when a man was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has more.

Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county

The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.

City of Dallas updates ICE compliance policy after funding threat from Abbott

After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement. 

Train derailment in downtown Austin
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A cargo train derailed in downtown Austin early Thursday morning. It happened near 3rd Street and Bowie Street, where several train cars left the tracks. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.

2026 NFL Draft: Houston Texans trade up to No. 26 overall, selects Keylan Rutledge

The Houston Texans traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge, prioritizing interior protection for quarterback C.J. Stroud.

3 indicted in Atlanta Public Safety Training Center contractor attack

Three out-of-state individuals have been indicted for allegedly attacking a contractor’s office in Cobb County linked to the so-called "cop city."

Minneapolis ISIS supporter sentenced to 8.5 years after trying to join terrorist group

A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for trying to join and support ISIS, after federal investigators tracked his online activities and travel attempts.

Ex-Alabama girls high school basketball coach charged with ‘deviant’ sex with student, dumped by husband

A former Alabama girls high school basketball coach, who was once pegged as a great role model for young people, was charged with deviant sexual intercourse with a student, among other crimes.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 82 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 82 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges

The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.