FOX 7 Focus: Interview with State Rep. Ellen Troxclair
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FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke to State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about her concerns regarding a proposed high-voltage transmission line project that would cut through the Texas hill country.

Honduran man accused in New York beating, rape arrested in Fort Bend County

A suspect accused of beating and raping a man in New York was arrested in Fort Bend County while allegedly trying to flee to Mexico, officials say.

WHCA Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty

The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at last month’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner pleaded not guilty Monday to all charges. 

Hemp industry navigates back-and-forth over THC
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It's been a back-and-forth week in the legal battle over smokeable hemp. The state is currently appealing a court ruling which would keep those products on the shelves. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel spoke with those representing the hemp industry who believe they've provided more than enough evidence to have the court side in their favor.

Braves legend Bobby Cox passes away at age 84

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series title, has died at 84.

Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend

The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?

Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired

The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back. 

Canvas online after cyber attack
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Canvas, the system used by schools around the country, and here in Central Texas, is back online after a cyber attack disrupted it.

Pentagon releases hundreds of UFO files
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The Pentagon has launched a new website containing hundreds of files related to what most people call UFOs. It's the first release from the War Department, which says there will be more to come.

Podcast helps navigate grief ahead of Mother's Day
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Ryanne Saucier is the creator and host of the "How Do I Do This?" podcast. She unexpectedly lost her mother in November 2024.

Travis County wildfire awareness
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The spring flowers are in bloom all across Central Texas, but this patchwork of color is also a warning sign about the wildfire season that’s approaching. 

Man arrested for rock throwing incident in Austin
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Austin police have arrested a man in connection to the rock throwing incident in South Austin on Thursday.

FULL VIDEO: Man throws rocks at cars in Austin
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A man was arrested after he was caught on camera throwing rocks at cars in South Austin. (Video courtesy: Drew Capetillo)

Texas drought numbers improve with even more rain on the way

Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.

Harris County prosecutors seek gag order in Lee Gilley capital murder case

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is requesting a gag order in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife.