Abuse investigation at North Texas school
Authorities in North Texas are investigating allegations made against a now former Plano ISD employee. The parents of a teenager with special needs say the employee abused their daughter and it was caught on camera. FOX's David Sentendry reports.
Authorities in North Texas are investigating allegations made against a now former Plano ISD employee. The parents of a teenager with special needs say the employee abused their daughter and it was caught on camera. FOX's David Sentendry reports.
Deadly NYC helicopter crash
Authorities in New York City say a sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed upside down into the Hudson River. The pilot and a family of five tourists were killed. FOX's Connor Hansen has more.
Authorities in New York City say a sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed upside down into the Hudson River. The pilot and a family of five tourists were killed. FOX's Connor Hansen has more.
Another body found on UT campus
A second body has been found on the UT campus within a week.
A second body has been found on the UT campus within a week.
Austin ISD in hot seat at board meeting
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
Abbott talks school choice
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin live Thursday about school choice in Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa also shared her thoughts.
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin live Thursday about school choice in Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa also shared her thoughts.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over fear tied to Trump's immigration policies, organizers say
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
Helicopter crash kills family of 5 from Spain, pilot
A tourist helicopter appeared to fall apart midair and plummeted into the Hudson River, killing a family of five visiting New York City from Spain and a pilot.
A tourist helicopter appeared to fall apart midair and plummeted into the Hudson River, killing a family of five visiting New York City from Spain and a pilot.
Council exploring options to make 6th Street safer
The Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer, building on a pilot program that started earlier this year reopening the street to cars on weekends.
The Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer, building on a pilot program that started earlier this year reopening the street to cars on weekends.
Austin-San Antonio mega-region
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region." Leaders from Austin and San Antonio met in San Marcos on Thursday to discuss how to make it work.
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region." Leaders from Austin and San Antonio met in San Marcos on Thursday to discuss how to make it work.
Latest on U.S. Congress
Congress is looking at daylight saving time and the U.S. House passed a budget blueprint, getting Trump's "big beautiful bill" one step closer to his desk.
Congress is looking at daylight saving time and the U.S. House passed a budget blueprint, getting Trump's "big beautiful bill" one step closer to his desk.
Former Texas WR Isaiah Bond turns himself in to police on sexual assault charge
Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond turned himself in to police in Frisco on Thursday on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault.
Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond turned himself in to police in Frisco on Thursday on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault.
FULL: State Rep. Gina Hinojosa takes school choice
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas on school choice in Texas.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas on school choice in Texas.
FULL: Gov. Greg Abbott on school choice
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts in Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts in Texas.
How helicopter crashed in the Hudson: Blades may have come off
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon, killing all six on board.
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon, killing all six on board.
Hudson helicopter crash: 6 dead, including 3 children
6 people were killed when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday. Officials say the 3 adults and 3 children were killed when the tour helicopter crashed.
6 people were killed when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday. Officials say the 3 adults and 3 children were killed when the tour helicopter crashed.
Houston man arrested, found with 15-year-old California runaway
Harris County law enforcement have arrested 28-year-old Tarik Jammer and charged him with sexual performance of a child.
Harris County law enforcement have arrested 28-year-old Tarik Jammer and charged him with sexual performance of a child.
DA charges 12 for felony vandalism at Stanford during pro-Palestinian protest
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Thursday charged 12 people with felony vandalism following a pro-Palestinian event at Stanford University last summer, where protesters stormed the president's office and destroyed property on the Palo Alto campus.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Thursday charged 12 people with felony vandalism following a pro-Palestinian event at Stanford University last summer, where protesters stormed the president's office and destroyed property on the Palo Alto campus.
Planes clip wings at DCA with members of Congress on board
A plane hit another plane's wing while on the runway at Reagan National Airport Thursday afternoon, according to American Airlines.
A plane hit another plane's wing while on the runway at Reagan National Airport Thursday afternoon, according to American Airlines.
Hippo Crawfish Stampede 2025
The Hutto community is being asked to lace up their shoes and head out the Nguyen Football Field for a morning full of fun. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the details.
The Hutto community is being asked to lace up their shoes and head out the Nguyen Football Field for a morning full of fun. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the details.



















