Epic Universe death: Man identified, cause of death revealed; ruled 'accidental'

A guest at Epic Universe who died after riding the theme park's Stardust Racers roller coaster suffered "multiple blunt impact injuries," according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.

Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills

U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.

Police looking for man who stole from churches
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Police are looking for a man who they believe broke into two churches this week. One church is just west of Lago Vista and the other is in Jonestown.

Several Pennsylvania police officers killed
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A tragedy in rural Pennsylvania after three police officers were killed and two more were injured while they tried to serve a warrant. Officials identified James Ruth as the suspect, who is also dead.

Deadly Hays CISD bus crash: Truck driver sentenced
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The cement truck driver accused of killing two people in a crash with a Hays CISD school bus has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Victim's sister speaks out after Austin deadly shooting
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The man who shot an Austin police officer and shot and killed a woman in Zilker Park last week is now facing an additional felony charge. The woman?s sister is relieved to hear that the man is now charged with the murder

VIDEO: Jonestown church break-in
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On Sept. 15, a suspect broke into Trinity Anglican Church in Jonestown and stole a safe containing offerings from the previous day?s service. (Credit: Jonestown Police Department)

Hutson-Tillotson University receives historic donation
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Huston-Tilloston University is celebrating a major milestone, 150 years since they opened their doors. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera talks about that as well as a historic donation.

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA

Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.

National Emergency Preparedness Month: Hutto ISD
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Throughout the school year school districts partner with local law enforcement to ensure students and staff stay safe. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has a look at what one district is doing to keep students safe.

Austin OIS suspect charged with murder
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The suspect at the center of an officer-involved shooting near Zilker Park is now facing a murder charge.

Prayer service against mistreatment of immigrants
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Congregations from across the city are coming together to raise their voices against the mistreatment of immigrants. An interfaith prayer service made its way through parts of downtown Austin on Wednesday.

Pebbles Pay Tour pops up in Round Rock
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In Round Rock, residents took part in an event celebrating a nostalgic cereal brand.

Sunrise homeless center is moving locations
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The controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may have found a new home. The largest homeless service provider in the city is in the final stages of moving.

Sandy Creek bridge reopens after flooding
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More than two months after the devastating Fourth of July flooding, the Sandy Creek Bridge near Leander is now back up and running

Full U.S. Constitution on display
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The Full U.S. Constitution is now on display for the first time ever at the national archives. It's all to help celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of America's independence

Some Leander residents given flood recovery checks
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Recovery checks were handed out to several resident in Leander who were hit by the July 4th flooding. The money was handed out by Gov. Abbott and came from a relief concert

Update on Austin's zero waste goal
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The City of Austin is not on track to meet its zero waste goal. According to an audit, it's not even halfway there. It also found inconsistencies in recycling and composting messages