What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.

New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI

News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.

5th suspect in brutal viral Cincinnati attack arrested in Atlanta

The fifth suspect wanted in a violent brawl in Cincinnati is in custody after FBI agents say they caught him in Atlanta.

Hulk Hogan's funeral set for Tuesday in Clearwater

Family and friends of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan will say their final goodbyes Tuesday at a private funeral service in Clearwater.

5 homicides in a week across Central Texas
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An early morning homicide in Travis County marks the fifth violent incident in a week, which has left six people dead.

6th Street to get new concrete barriers
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Over the past six months, Sixth Sreet has seen some changes and it?s about to get another facelift.

Rep Casar holds protest over redistricting
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US Rep Greg Casar held a protest at the Governor's Mansion about redistricting efforts in the Texas special session. Casar's district is one of those impacted by the proposed new congressional map which would create five new potential GOP seats in Congress.

Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight

Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.

UT researchers test firefighting drone
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A group of researchers at UT Austin are in an international competition to detect and put out wildfires before they become destructive. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.

More starvation deaths reported in Gaza
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President Trump is pressing both sides for a quick resolution to the war in Gaza as more starvation deaths are reported. FOX's Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv.

911 calls reveal more about San Antonio floods
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911 calls obtained by FOX 7 reveal more about what people were experiencing during the flooding in San Antonio in June, including a woman recounting her partner's final words.

Texas Dems flee state to break quorum
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Texas Democrats have fled the state to break quorum over proposed redistricting and Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered their arrest and the Texas Rangers to investigate.

Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton on Texas Women's Privacy Act
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Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) is holding a press conference in the Texas Senate press room for Senate Bill 7 (SB7) dubbed the 'Texas Women's Privacy Act. PROTECT WOMEN?S SPACES: Legislation protecting women?s privacy in sex-segregated spaces.

Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

1 month since devastating Texas flooding
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It's been one month since the deadly floods in Kerry County that killed more than 100 people. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.

Texas Dems, NY governor talk redistricting efforts
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News conference from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum amid a redistricting fight.

Church vandalized as Austin Pride Month kicks off
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Life in the City, a United Methodist church that openly supports the LGBTQ+ community, experienced what they’re calling an action of violence just as Austin Pride Month started. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan has the story.

Redistricting: Texas Dems leave; Newsom fires back
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Texas Democrats leave the state to break quorum and California Governor Gavin Newsom says he's considering redistricting in his state.