Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.

FIFA World Cup: Tourists document experiences
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Visitors to the U.S. coming for the World Cup are gaining a lot of attention on social media for their discovery of uniquely American things.

Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run

A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

FULL: New info in South Austin murder
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The Austin Police Department has released some new information in the investigation into the murder of 40-year-old Francesca Ortiz. She was found at a South Austin apartment complex last Wednesday afternoon.

Federal judge in San Jose blocks immigration courthouse arrests

A federal judge in San Jose has thrown out a Trump administration policy that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to make mass arrests inside immigration courthouses.

Austin police investigate deadly stabbing
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The Austin Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left one person dead. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the details.

South Austin hit and run victim returns home
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A 23-year-old is finally returning home to Omaha, Nebraska. The active-duty Air Force firefighter was visiting Austin for a brief vacation, but instead, he has spent the last 24 days in a trauma unit on a respirator trying to survive.

Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead

Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home.

San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season

University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16.

Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours

Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.

Nancy Guthrie: Suspect still not named in missing persons case
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Investigators still have not named a suspect or made an arrest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. But details from one of the alleged ransom notes may provide new insight unto what happened.

Hays Co. passes industrial high water use resolution
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Data centers are under scrutiny. State and local leaders are working to regulate large scale water usage from data centers across the state. The Hays County Commissioners passed what they call one of the strongest industrial high water use resolutions in the state.

Southeast Houston recycling facility fire continues to burn, air monitoring continuing

A massive plume of smoke is rising from a fire at a recycling facility in southeast Houston. The fire was reported near Kellogg Street and Manchester Street and is currently at three alarms.

NFL will not hold 2026 Supplemental Draft, blocking Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s NFL dreams are on hold after the league canceled the 2026 supplemental draft amid his ongoing college gambling scandal.

The hype on FIFA's new hydration break mandate

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is seeing a slight change from what many would normally expect to see in World Cup play, or any other soccer match. 

Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation

A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.

'We need your help': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie

The "Today" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.