WWII memorabilia stolen from Oakland man whose family served in military for generations

An Oakland homeowner is trying to recover priceless World War II memorabilia belonging to his family, marking generations of military service to this country, which were stolen over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Final week to pass bills for Texas Legislature
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The session ends on June 2nd so the clock is ticking. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more on what are called the washing days, when some bills are cleaned up and others get hung up to dry.

Liverpool soccer attack latest and other world news
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Police say more than two dozen have been taken to hospitals after a driver plowed into soccer fans in England. The latest on that story and other headlines from around the world.

Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms

"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.

Hail in Fredericksburg
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A hailstorm captured in Fredericksburg during the Memorial Day storms (Courtesy: Lydia Perales)

Mason County storms
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Mason County was under a Tornado Warning for over an hour Monday evening. (Courtesy: A Look Back: The Series)

Hail in Fredericksburg
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A video of hail seen in Fredericksburg on Memorial Day 2025 (Courtesy: Michelle Samford)

North Texas inventor unveils "smart mailbox" to combat porch pirates

A North Texas inventor has patented the world's first smart mailbox to combat package theft and is now seeking investors to bring his prototype to market.

'Audrii's Law' signed into effect by Governor Abbott

House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.

Jet ski hit-and-run kills 18-year-old kayaker on Grapevine Lake

An 18-year-old woman died after being struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake on Sunday. Police need the public's help finding the jet ski driver who fled the scene.

SWAT situation in North Austin
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Austin police are on the scene of a SWAT situation near East Rundberg Lane.

Foster parent talks about child adoption and care
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May is National Foster Care Month and many kids in the U.S. need a place to call home. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera spoke to one foster parent who shares her journey of transforming the lives of children through love, structure and advocacy.

Ziker Park: New transportation option available
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The Zilker Loop started over the weekend and lasts all summer. Austin Parks and Rec hopes it will make your visit to the popular area more enjoyable while also reducing traffic jams.

Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval

A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.

Williamson County sues Ken Paxton over reporting rules
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Williamson and Fort Bend counties' District Attorneys have sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging his new rules that demand extensive performance reports and access to case files, which they argue are unconstitutional and a costly overreach of power.

Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchanges
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A look some headlines around the world, including prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia, marking 5 years since George Floyd's death and an update on a New Orleans prison escape.