Sarah Eckhardt announces run for U.S. Congress
Back in October, Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announced she's running for U.S. Congress. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with the candidate about her campaign.
Back in October, Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announced she's running for U.S. Congress. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with the candidate about her campaign.
San Marcos Christmas tree lighting
Hays County is ringing in the holiday season. The county judge invited the community out for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.
Hays County is ringing in the holiday season. The county judge invited the community out for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.
Man who killed child with bat in Georgetown found insane
A man accused of beating a young boy to death with a bat in Georgetown will not stand trial. A judge ruled that Daniel Logan is not guilty by reason of insanity for his role in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Diaz in 2023.
A man accused of beating a young boy to death with a bat in Georgetown will not stand trial. A judge ruled that Daniel Logan is not guilty by reason of insanity for his role in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Diaz in 2023.
Chauvin files for new trial over conviction in George Floyd's murder
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the death of George Floyd, has filed an appeal asking for a new trial.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the death of George Floyd, has filed an appeal asking for a new trial.
"Blue states" could lose SNAP benefits
Some Democrat-led states could be at risk of losing their SNAP benefits if they don't comply with a Trump administration request to provide recipient data.
Some Democrat-led states could be at risk of losing their SNAP benefits if they don't comply with a Trump administration request to provide recipient data.
Immigration processing stopped for several countries
In the wake of last week's shooting of two National Guard soldiers in D.C., the Trump administration is stopping all immigration processing for people from 19 counties, including Afghanistan where the suspect is from.
In the wake of last week's shooting of two National Guard soldiers in D.C., the Trump administration is stopping all immigration processing for people from 19 counties, including Afghanistan where the suspect is from.
Monk injured in crash during 'Walk for Peace' in Liberty County has leg amputated
According to “Walk for Peace" on Facebook, the monk, identified as Bhante Dam Phommasan, had surgery on Wednesday morning to have his leg amputated.
According to “Walk for Peace" on Facebook, the monk, identified as Bhante Dam Phommasan, had surgery on Wednesday morning to have his leg amputated.
Trump sends ICE to Minnesota
Democratic leaders in Minnesota slammed the Trump administration over reports of planned immigration enforcement targeting Somalians in the Twin cities. It comes after President Trump criticized the group during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.
Democratic leaders in Minnesota slammed the Trump administration over reports of planned immigration enforcement targeting Somalians in the Twin cities. It comes after President Trump criticized the group during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.
City of Austin spending review
Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.
Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.
AFD receives bulletproof vests
Austin firefighters now have more protection on the job. Nearly 200 bulletproof vests are being rolled out. It is equipment the firefighters said is essential as they respond to more dangerous calls.
Austin firefighters now have more protection on the job. Nearly 200 bulletproof vests are being rolled out. It is equipment the firefighters said is essential as they respond to more dangerous calls.
Small business Saturday highlights local stores
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays
Root beer fans who have ever wanted to - voluntarily - wear it, are in luck. Just in time for the holidays, Mug Root Beer is releasing its first-ever limited edition cologne.
Root beer fans who have ever wanted to - voluntarily - wear it, are in luck. Just in time for the holidays, Mug Root Beer is releasing its first-ever limited edition cologne.
Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
VIDEO: Waymo cited for school bus violations
Austin Independent School District has released video of 19 school bus violations involving Waymo vehicles.
Austin Independent School District has released video of 19 school bus violations involving Waymo vehicles.
Tunnels found, 4 arrested during drug bust in Houston's South Belt, officials say
Authorities say a "long-term narcotics investigation" led to them finding drugs, guns, stolen vehicles, and two suspected drug tunnels.
Authorities say a "long-term narcotics investigation" led to them finding drugs, guns, stolen vehicles, and two suspected drug tunnels.
Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar pardoned by Trump
President Trump has pardoned Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife of federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
President Trump has pardoned Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife of federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
World Cup 2026: Why AT&T Stadium will be called Dallas Stadium
AT&T Stadium in Arlington will go by a different name for the 2026 World Cup. Here's why.
AT&T Stadium in Arlington will go by a different name for the 2026 World Cup. Here's why.
ICE operations reported at south Minneapolis restaurant
A manager at a south Minneapolis restaurant tells FOX 9 that ICE was there Tuesday and Wednesday, but staff stood up to the federal agents, and they left without detaining anyone.
A manager at a south Minneapolis restaurant tells FOX 9 that ICE was there Tuesday and Wednesday, but staff stood up to the federal agents, and they left without detaining anyone.
Elden Campbell, former Laker and Clemson’s all-time leading scorer, dies at 57
Elden Campbell, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1990s and holds the record as the all-time leading scorer at Clemson, died at the age of 57.
Elden Campbell, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1990s and holds the record as the all-time leading scorer at Clemson, died at the age of 57.
'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.