Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Cargo train derails in downtown Austin
FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the latest on a train derailment.
FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the latest on a train derailment.
Austin weather: Crews deal with cleanup after lots of rain
This week's rain brings a boost for the region's most vital water sources, including the Edwards Aquifer.
This week's rain brings a boost for the region's most vital water sources, including the Edwards Aquifer.
AFD firefighter wins legal battle over cancer treatment
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
AISD budget deficit continues to grow
Austin ISD is facing even deeper budget cuts as its deficit continues to grow. Now we’re taking a closer look at just how big that shortfall has become and what's driving it.
Austin ISD is facing even deeper budget cuts as its deficit continues to grow. Now we’re taking a closer look at just how big that shortfall has become and what's driving it.
Investigation into CIA deaths & tourist shooting in Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wants to know why two Americans who worked for the CIA were involved in a drug raid in northern Mexico.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wants to know why two Americans who worked for the CIA were involved in a drug raid in northern Mexico.
War in Iran: Strait of Hormuz hostilities
President Trump is giving diplomacy more time before resuming military strikes in Iran. The regime has now gone back to attacking commercial ships while its military and political leaders differ on the best path forward.
President Trump is giving diplomacy more time before resuming military strikes in Iran. The regime has now gone back to attacking commercial ships while its military and political leaders differ on the best path forward.
Round Rock PD looking for robbery suspects
Round Rock police are looking for several people who stole jewelry from a store in the outlets. The suspects were caught on camera.
Round Rock police are looking for several people who stole jewelry from a store in the outlets. The suspects were caught on camera.
'Rich and Unemployed' podcaster sentenced for $3.8M scheme
An Atlanta podcaster has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of using stolen identities to obtain millions of dollar.
An Atlanta podcaster has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of using stolen identities to obtain millions of dollar.
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 81 latest updates
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 81 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 81 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as next CEO, Corie Barry to step down in October
Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.
Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.
San Antonio ISD teacher's viral STAAR TikTok video
As students get ready to take their STAAR test this month, some teachers are going the extra mile to motivate their students to do their best. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera has more.
As students get ready to take their STAAR test this month, some teachers are going the extra mile to motivate their students to do their best. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera has more.
Dave Mason, songwriter known as a co-founder of Traffic, has died at the age of 79
Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced.
Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Flooding in Georgetown leads to evacuations
Tuesday's downpour led to flooding and even evacuations in parts of Williamson County. Officials helped 20 families leave campgrounds in Georgetown as waters began to rise along the San Gabriel River.
Tuesday's downpour led to flooding and even evacuations in parts of Williamson County. Officials helped 20 families leave campgrounds in Georgetown as waters began to rise along the San Gabriel River.
Aerial drone view of San Gabriel River in Georgetown
Paul Briery gave FOX 7 Austin this video shot from his drone of the San Gabriel River after rainstorms Tuesday. The river swelled to almost double, from seven feet to almost 14 feet in less than 12 hours, according to county officials.
Paul Briery gave FOX 7 Austin this video shot from his drone of the San Gabriel River after rainstorms Tuesday. The river swelled to almost double, from seven feet to almost 14 feet in less than 12 hours, according to county officials.
Suspects caught on camera in Round Rock outlet robbery
A FOX 7 viewer sent in this video of suspects running from the scene of a robbery at the Marc Robinson Jewelers at the Round Rock Premium Outlets Tuesday.
A FOX 7 viewer sent in this video of suspects running from the scene of a robbery at the Marc Robinson Jewelers at the Round Rock Premium Outlets Tuesday.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Southern Poverty Law Center accused of paying $3M to extremists
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering charges after investigators alleged the group secretly funded the same extremist organizations it claimed to oppose.
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering charges after investigators alleged the group secretly funded the same extremist organizations it claimed to oppose.