Backlog of testing forensic evidence shrinks
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The backlog of testing forensic evidence in Texas is now shrinking. It has been a big problem for the past several years, especially with cases involving sexual assault.

Pflugerville FD gets new alarm technology
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There is new cutting-edge technology that the Pflugerville Fire Department installed to notify its first responders.

Family of Georgetown victims speak out after murder
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As the search continues for the suspect in a Georgetown triple murder, the victims' families are once again speaking out

Student no longer at TXST after Charlie Kirk incident
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Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas State to expel a student over the student's actions that were caught on video at a Charlie Kirk memorial event. Now, the "individual is no longer at Texas State."

Domain apartment fire leaves several displaced
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The Austin Fire Department worked all Tuesday afternoon to put out a fire at an apartment complex at the Domain.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Texas shooting spree suspect has hearing
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A man accused of killing six people in 2023 had a hearing on Tuesday after being deemed competent to stand trial. FOX 7 Austin's Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis gave the latest details.

Charlie Kirk murder investigation
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The suspect accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged and made his first court appearance

Bill signed to expand career & tech educations
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Legislation to expand vocational-technical programs in schools across Texas was signed by Gov. Abbott. The goal is to keep students in school, with a pathway to good paying jobs that don't require a college degree

Travis Co. homeowners to see tax rate increase
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Travis County property taxes are going up. The county commissioners court has approved an 8-percent tax increase to help, in part, with flood recovery

Domain apartment fire: Several residents displaced
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The Austin Fire Department is working on putting out a fire at an apartment complex at the Domain.

Beyoncé unreleased music stolen in Atlanta: Arrest made in theft

The Atlanta Police Department said a man has been arrested in connection with the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music.