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.
"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
A hailstorm captured in Fredericksburg during the Memorial Day storms (Courtesy: Lydia Perales)
A hailstorm captured in Fredericksburg during the Memorial Day storms (Courtesy: Lydia Perales)
Mason County storms
Mason County was under a Tornado Warning for over an hour Monday evening. (Courtesy: A Look Back: The Series)
Mason County was under a Tornado Warning for over an hour Monday evening. (Courtesy: A Look Back: The Series)
Hail in Fredericksburg
A video of hail seen in Fredericksburg on Memorial Day 2025 (Courtesy: Michelle Samford)
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.
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.
House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.
Florida fishing captain sentenced to 30 days, fined $51K for poisoning, shooting dolphins
Zackery Barfield, a fishing captain from Panama City, Florida, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
Zackery Barfield, a fishing captain from Panama City, Florida, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
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.
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.
Charlie Rangel, former US congressman from Harlem, dies at 94
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
SWAT situation in North Austin
Austin police are on the scene of a SWAT situation near East Rundberg Lane.
Austin police are on the scene of a SWAT situation near East Rundberg Lane.
Foster parent talks about child adoption and care
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Chambers County: Man, teen grandson killed in Hankamer plane crash, officials say
Officials say the plane was found Sunday morning after they were alerted about the plane going missing Saturday evening.
Officials say the plane was found Sunday morning after they were alerted about the plane going missing Saturday evening.
Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchanges
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.
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.
Austin PD honors fallen officer with monument
Austin police unveiled a new monument in Liberty Hill for Officer Tony Martin, who died almost three years ago in a traffic accident while returning home from work.
Austin police unveiled a new monument in Liberty Hill for Officer Tony Martin, who died almost three years ago in a traffic accident while returning home from work.
APD honors fallen officer with monument
Austin police unveiled a new monument in Liberty Hill for Officer Tony Martin, who died almost three years ago in a traffic accident while returning home from work.
Austin police unveiled a new monument in Liberty Hill for Officer Tony Martin, who died almost three years ago in a traffic accident while returning home from work.
Crypto investor and woman accused of kidnapping, torturing Italian tourist inside SoHo apartment
A man and a woman are in custody after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting an Italian tourist inside a Lower Manhattan apartment.
A man and a woman are in custody after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting an Italian tourist inside a Lower Manhattan apartment.
Pres. Trump delivers West Point commencement address
President Donald Trump delivers a commencement address at West Point on Saturday, May 24, 225.
President Donald Trump delivers a commencement address at West Point on Saturday, May 24, 225.