Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle

Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped

Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners

A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.

Officer-involved shooting update from APD
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FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: The Austin Police Department provides an update on the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.

Powerful storm rips through Arizona backyard

A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.

Helpless dog left tied to fence during nor’easter

A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.

San Antonio Whataburger brawl caught on camera
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A fight at a San Antonio Whataburger was caught on video. Police say it happened on October 5 and lead to seven arrests.

Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.

Vigil held downtown for migrant justice
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Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King reports.

Round Rock's Tower Park closed for renovations
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Town Park in Round Rock is closed while the city invests about $5 million into renovations. FOX 7 Austin's Williamson County reporter Bryanna Carroll has more.

Hays County votes to end Flock Safety contracts
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Hays County officials have voted to end their contract with Flock Safety. The move is drawing criticism from law enforcement unions, who say the license plate readers are some of the most effective tools they have in catching criminals. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.

Judge blocks state law on 'expressive activity' for now
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A new state law placing stricter restrictions on "expressive activity" on college campuses is being met with a lot of pushback. A temporary restraining order was put in place Wednesday by a federal judge. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt has more from the UT Austin campus.

Brewers fan says ‘call ICE’ on Latino Dodgers fan; woman now out of job

Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.

Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor
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A state lawmaker from Austin is trying to make a big move into the governor's mansion. Gina Hinojosa announced today she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski spoke to Hinojosa about why she believes she should be the one to take on Greg Abbott.

Supreme Court seemingly inclined to gut key provision in Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.

City of Austin will remove street art
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The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the 'Black Artists Matter' mural on 11th Street. This is in response to a state declaration that roadways can't have political messaging. Otherwise, cities could lose grant funding. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from downtown.