Texas Legislature in final stretch: FOX 7 Focus
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, to talk about the final weeks of the Texas legislative session and what's still on the table.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, to talk about the final weeks of the Texas legislative session and what's still on the table.
Gov. Abbott signs school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2 into law on Saturday, creating a school choice program that allows parents to use public school dollars to fund private school education.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2 into law on Saturday, creating a school choice program that allows parents to use public school dollars to fund private school education.
Gov. Abbott signs Senate Bill 2 into law
Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2 into law at a special event at the governor's mansion on May 3, 2025. Senate Bill 2 creates the largest day one school choice program in the country. In its first year, $1 billion in taxpayer money will be available to pay for private school costs.
Governor Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2 into law at a special event at the governor's mansion on May 3, 2025. Senate Bill 2 creates the largest day one school choice program in the country. In its first year, $1 billion in taxpayer money will be available to pay for private school costs.
Trump cuts federal funding for NPR, PBS
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR this week. Then hear about how Elon Musk is cutting back on his roles with the Trump administration.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR this week. Then hear about how Elon Musk is cutting back on his roles with the Trump administration.
1 person killed in Granger house explosion
A woman was killed, and an elderly man was taken to the hospital after a house exploded in Granger on May 2.
A woman was killed, and an elderly man was taken to the hospital after a house exploded in Granger on May 2.
Crews prepare for severe weather
Severe weather season in Central Texas has residents, first responders, and electricity providers on alert.
Severe weather season in Central Texas has residents, first responders, and electricity providers on alert.
Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Owner of stolen truck in police pursuit speaks out
There are new details in a police pursuit that involved a stolen vehicle in Austin.
There are new details in a police pursuit that involved a stolen vehicle in Austin.
President Trump set to host military parade to celebrate Army's 250th birthday
President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.
President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.
Texas bail reform and possible THC ban: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Trump staffing changes
President Trump made his first major staff move on day 101 with Mike Waltz headed to the UN and Marco Rubio adding national security advisor to his duties.
President Trump made his first major staff move on day 101 with Mike Waltz headed to the UN and Marco Rubio adding national security advisor to his duties.
Bee Cave warehouse fight continues
The City of Bee Cave?s former city manager is responding for the first time after being sued by the city. City officials claimed Clint Garza was heavily connected to the construction of a controversial warehouse.
The City of Bee Cave?s former city manager is responding for the first time after being sued by the city. City officials claimed Clint Garza was heavily connected to the construction of a controversial warehouse.
Storm debris and prep for bad weather
As storms come through Central Texas, you may have some weather damage. If you're filing an insurance claim, be sure you are safe first, then document everything.
As storms come through Central Texas, you may have some weather damage. If you're filing an insurance claim, be sure you are safe first, then document everything.
Woman saying racial slurs in viral Rochester video raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for herself
A woman in Rochester, Minnesota, was recorded in a viral video saying racial slurs when a man accused her of calling a child the "N-word" at a playground.
A woman in Rochester, Minnesota, was recorded in a viral video saying racial slurs when a man accused her of calling a child the "N-word" at a playground.
Illinois landlord sentenced in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy
A sentence has been handed down in the case of a landlord convicted in the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy in Plainfield.
A sentence has been handed down in the case of a landlord convicted in the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy in Plainfield.
Video of tornado near Briggs, Texas
A tornado was confirmed near Briggs, Texas, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued warnings for Burnet County during severe weather across central Texas on Thursday, May 1. Chad Casey captured timelapse footage along Highway 183 showing what he described as a ?tall? tornado. Video courtesy Chad Casey via Storyful.
A tornado was confirmed near Briggs, Texas, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued warnings for Burnet County during severe weather across central Texas on Thursday, May 1. Chad Casey captured timelapse footage along Highway 183 showing what he described as a ?tall? tornado. Video courtesy Chad Casey via Storyful.
Video of possible tornado spotted near Kempner
A possible tornado was spotted near Kempner as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado and thunderstorm warnings for parts of central Texas on Thursday, May 1. This footage was captured by Chad Casey, who said that he saw an ?incredible tornado? south of Kempner. Video courtesy Chad Casey via Storyful.
A possible tornado was spotted near Kempner as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado and thunderstorm warnings for parts of central Texas on Thursday, May 1. This footage was captured by Chad Casey, who said that he saw an ?incredible tornado? south of Kempner. Video courtesy Chad Casey via Storyful.
Austin leaders want funding to fight homelessness
The city of Austin has released its point-in-time count, which estimates the number of unhoused people on a single night.
The city of Austin has released its point-in-time count, which estimates the number of unhoused people on a single night.
Filling air traffic controller positions at Austin airport
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
Austin's 22nd homicide investigation
Austin police are investigating the city's 22nd homicide on May 1
Austin police are investigating the city's 22nd homicide on May 1