DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
Government shutdown comes to an end
The end of the shutdown comes at a significant political cost to Democrats. There is a growing call for new leadership after progressives slammed more centrist leaders for giving in to Republicans. FOX's Aishah Hasnie reports from Capitol Hill.
The end of the shutdown comes at a significant political cost to Democrats. There is a growing call for new leadership after progressives slammed more centrist leaders for giving in to Republicans. FOX's Aishah Hasnie reports from Capitol Hill.
Suspects identified in San Marcos shootings
Police have identified two suspects and arrested another in connection with the violent Halloween weekend in San Marcos.
Police have identified two suspects and arrested another in connection with the violent Halloween weekend in San Marcos.
Gov. Abbott speaks in Sun City
Governor Abbott's re-election campaign is already underway in Central Texas. He spoke Thursday night at the Sun City Republican Club. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll reports.
Governor Abbott's re-election campaign is already underway in Central Texas. He spoke Thursday night at the Sun City Republican Club. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll reports.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
City works to add beds for homeless shelter
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are homeless. The city is working to fix that.
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are homeless. The city is working to fix that.
Lawmakers re-examining college campus speech rules
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
State of veterans in Texas | FOX 7 Care Force
James Crabtree with the Texas Veterans Commission talks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about how veterans are doing in Texas.
James Crabtree with the Texas Veterans Commission talks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about how veterans are doing in Texas.
Man killed on e-scooter while visiting for F1
Austin police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who hit and killed a person on a scooter. It happened last month in downtown Austin while a group was visiting the city for Formula 1. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Austin police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who hit and killed a person on a scooter. It happened last month in downtown Austin while a group was visiting the city for Formula 1. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Stores brace for price rounding and cash register chaos as the U.S. Mint shuts down penny production
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Daniel Sanchez trial continues on Day 5
An Austin police officer facing time in jail will soon find out his fate. Officer Daniel Sanchez is charged with deadly conduct for the 2022 shooting death of tech entrepreneur Raj Moonesinghe. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the latest.
An Austin police officer facing time in jail will soon find out his fate. Officer Daniel Sanchez is charged with deadly conduct for the 2022 shooting death of tech entrepreneur Raj Moonesinghe. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the latest.
When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Former Texas gymnastics, martial arts instructor sentenced for child pornography crimes
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Lubbock's iconic Buddy Holly crosswalks to be removed after Texas DOT mandate
Lubbock city officials announced plans to remove all decorative crosswalks, including the iconic Buddy Holly glasses design downtown.
Lubbock city officials announced plans to remove all decorative crosswalks, including the iconic Buddy Holly glasses design downtown.
Central Texas Food Bank holds another distribution
The Central Texas Food Bank held another distribution to support those who have been impacted by the government shutdown.
The Central Texas Food Bank held another distribution to support those who have been impacted by the government shutdown.