New pope elected: 1st American pope
FOX's Rebekah Castor has more on Pope Leo XIV.
FOX's Rebekah Castor has more on Pope Leo XIV.
Suspected DUI driver leads half-hour chase across Los Angeles
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a lengthy police chase across Los Angeles.
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a lengthy police chase across Los Angeles.
Diocese of Austin speaks on the new pope
For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own.
For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own.
Georgetown's new rideshare program
The Georgetown City Council rolled out a new public transportation system this week called rideGTX.
The Georgetown City Council rolled out a new public transportation system this week called rideGTX.
Family in Austin deported after traffic stop
Immigration attorneys say an Austin family, including their children who are U.S. citizens, were deported to Mexico after a traffic stop near Dobie Middle School last month.
Immigration attorneys say an Austin family, including their children who are U.S. citizens, were deported to Mexico after a traffic stop near Dobie Middle School last month.
Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
UT Austin gets school of civic leadership
The study of civics, with a strong emphasis on the constitution and capitalism, is getting a permanent home at UT Austin. The top two leaders in Texas were on hand this afternoon for the multi-million dollar announcement.
The study of civics, with a strong emphasis on the constitution and capitalism, is getting a permanent home at UT Austin. The top two leaders in Texas were on hand this afternoon for the multi-million dollar announcement.
Bill to help veterans claim benefits
In the FOX 7 Care Force, we are looking at a maddening problem many Texas veterans are having and a possible legislative solution to it. Mitch Fuller, the legislative chair for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
In the FOX 7 Care Force, we are looking at a maddening problem many Texas veterans are having and a possible legislative solution to it. Mitch Fuller, the legislative chair for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
AISD offers money to seasoned teachers
Austin ISD is offering money to seasoned teachers to come to failing schools in the district and help "turn them around." This is an effort to avoid a take over by the Texas Education Agency
Austin ISD is offering money to seasoned teachers to come to failing schools in the district and help "turn them around." This is an effort to avoid a take over by the Texas Education Agency
Settlement reached in deadly OIS in Austin
The City of Austin has reached a settlement with a woman who was injured when her boyfriend was shot to death by an Austin police officer in 2021. But, there is still another pending lawsuit in this case
The City of Austin has reached a settlement with a woman who was injured when her boyfriend was shot to death by an Austin police officer in 2021. But, there is still another pending lawsuit in this case
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
First words from Pope Leo XIV
American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the next pope and is now Pope Leo XIV. Here's the first time the world saw the new pope and the pope's first words the world.
American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the next pope and is now Pope Leo XIV. Here's the first time the world saw the new pope and the pope's first words the world.
New Pope Leo XIV addresses crowd at Vatican: FULL
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will take the name Pope Leo XIV, speaks to a crowd of the faithful at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Prevost is the first American born pope.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will take the name Pope Leo XIV, speaks to a crowd of the faithful at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Prevost is the first American born pope.
New pope: Cardinal Prevost to become Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? Chicago native Robert Prevost makes history as new pope
In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.
In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.
New Pope Elected: White smoke appears from Sistine Chapel
White smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave has chosen a new pope to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month. The College of Cardinals is expected to shortly reveal the name of the person who will become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and he'll make his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's. The election came one day after the papal conclave began on May 7.
White smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave has chosen a new pope to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month. The College of Cardinals is expected to shortly reveal the name of the person who will become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and he'll make his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's. The election came one day after the papal conclave began on May 7.
President Trump announces 'major trade deal' with UK: Full
President Donald Trump addressed the press Thursday morning in the Oval Office about a new trade deal with the United Kingdom.
President Donald Trump addressed the press Thursday morning in the Oval Office about a new trade deal with the United Kingdom.
Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
Vote for next Pope continues
Black smoke was seen in the air as the vote continues for the next Pope. Cardinals are apparently expecting a quick election. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the details.
Black smoke was seen in the air as the vote continues for the next Pope. Cardinals are apparently expecting a quick election. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the details.
WilCo homes suffer lightning damage
At least seven homes in Williamson County had lightning strike damage during Tuesday's storm, fire officials said.
At least seven homes in Williamson County had lightning strike damage during Tuesday's storm, fire officials said.



















