Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refused to leave chamber
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Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.

Students stripped 6th grader of his clothes at Phoenix private school, police say

A 6th grader at an exclusive Phoenix private school was allegedly stripped in a bathroom by older students. Parents are questioning the school's response and transparency.

Baltimore cargo ship explosion near Key Bridge site: What we know

Video posted to social media appears to show a cargo ship exploding in the Baltimore Harbor, near where the Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed in March 2024. 

North Austin businesses hit by burglars
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A string of burglaries in North Austin left small business owners a mess to clean up, and at least one is rethinking how they're going to do business moving forward.

Missing Northern California mother, infant found dead in submerged vehicle

The bodies of a 36-year-old Northern California woman and her infant daughter, who had been missing for more than a month, have been found in a vehicle submerged in a waterway.

Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts

Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.

Israel-Hamas War: Ceasefire talks
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Israel's military is advancing plans for another operation in northern Gaza, though, mediators in Egypt and Qatar are trying to restart ceasefire talks

Hurricane Erin: East Coast prepares for storm
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Hurricane Erin knocked out power to thousands of people across Puerto Rico. Now, it's moving north. People up and down the East Coast are bracing for dangerous surf and rip currents

Texas Democrats return to House
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The quorum break at the Texas Capitol is over after a group of Democrat state lawmakers returned to Austin on Monday, August 18. This allows Republicans to jump start the second special session

Keeping AISD students safe this school year
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The first day of school for Austin ISD is August 19 and district leaders are assuring parents they are doing everything possible to keep their kids safe both on the way to school and in school.

Texas Democrats return to State Capitol
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Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin, ending their two-week walkout to protest redrawn congressional district maps.

Fire alarm in Reagan National Airport control tower pauses flights, causes delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said they paused flights heading to Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday morning due to a fire alarm in the air traffic control tower.

Back-to-school safety: Drivers urged to stay alert
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Class is officially back in session and officials want to remind drivers to stay alert. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the details.

Back-to-school shopping tips & advice
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Back to school shopping can quickly add up but experts say the earlier you start your shopping, the more money you'll be able to save. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the details.

After years of aliases, "Wedding Scammer" Carl John Butcho II finally charged

Authorities have arrested a man known as the "Wedding Scammer" on felony theft charges, alleging he defrauded more than a dozen couples out of over $200,000 in a wedding venue scheme.

Suspect in Austin Target shooting had criminal history
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One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.

Largest film, television production campus in Texas opens in Fort Worth

The facility is a partnership between developer Hillwood, SGS Studios, and Paramount Television. The second season of Paramount's "Landman" has already begun filming there.

12 people shot, 3 killed, inside Brooklyn nightclub; 4 suspects on the loose

Three people are dead, and nine others injured after police say several gunmen opened fire inside a nightclub in Brooklyn early Sunday morning.

Thousands protest redistricting at Texas Capitol
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Texas Democrats who oppose a controversial Republican-led redistricting plan appear to be shifting strategy from walkout to holding protest rallies.