Latest news in Burnet County
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dakota Morrissey, news editor for The Daily Trib, to discuss the latest Burnet County news
FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dakota Morrissey, news editor for The Daily Trib, to discuss the latest Burnet County news
Trump defends new tariffs
A new economic forecast predicts President Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation and slow growth for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
A new economic forecast predicts President Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation and slow growth for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
AISD teacher accused of having child pornography
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit material using photos of students in his classroom, says the school's principal.
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit material using photos of students in his classroom, says the school's principal.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Murder suspect back in jail for third time
A man charged with murder is back in jail after bonding out three times. This comes as the Travis County District Attorney?s Office filed a new charge against Stephon Morson.
A man charged with murder is back in jail after bonding out three times. This comes as the Travis County District Attorney?s Office filed a new charge against Stephon Morson.
Crabapple wildfire update: March 17
The Crabapple Fire is now over halfway contained, according to officials. The fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County.
The Crabapple Fire is now over halfway contained, according to officials. The fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County.
DC teen vanishes after police chase, mom demands answers
A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son disappeared following a police chase in Southwest D.C.
A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son disappeared following a police chase in Southwest D.C.
SXSW 2025: "Slanted" red carpet at ZACH Theatre
The cast and crew of the film "Slanted" talk on the red carpet during the film's world premiere at South by Southwest in Austin.
The cast and crew of the film "Slanted" talk on the red carpet during the film's world premiere at South by Southwest in Austin.
1st day of sex crime trial for former FCI Dublin guard 'Dirty Dick' Smith
Darrell "Dirty Dick" Smith is accused asking women at FCI Dublin to flash him parts of their breasts, pinning them against the wall and bribing them with cellphones in exchange for sex.
Darrell "Dirty Dick" Smith is accused asking women at FCI Dublin to flash him parts of their breasts, pinning them against the wall and bribing them with cellphones in exchange for sex.
VIDEO: APD searching for robbery suspects
Austin police are asking for the community's help identifying three aggravated robbery suspects.
Austin police are asking for the community's help identifying three aggravated robbery suspects.
French Parliament member wants US to return Statue of Liberty: 'Apparently you despise it'
A French Parliament member is demanding that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty to France, who gifted it to the Americans in the 1880s.
A French Parliament member is demanding that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty to France, who gifted it to the Americans in the 1880s.
Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
Crew-10 makes it to the ISS
The replacements for two NASA astronauts who have been in space for more than nine months have entered the International Space Station. This means Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can finally head back home. FOX's Jonathan Serrie reports from Kennedy Space Center.
The replacements for two NASA astronauts who have been in space for more than nine months have entered the International Space Station. This means Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can finally head back home. FOX's Jonathan Serrie reports from Kennedy Space Center.
Fire at Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150+
Fire tore through a packed nightclub in north Macedonia, killing at least 59 people. More than 150 people were injured as they tried to escape the club in the middle of a live concert. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
Fire tore through a packed nightclub in north Macedonia, killing at least 59 people. More than 150 people were injured as they tried to escape the club in the middle of a live concert. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
Latest on Crabapple Fire
A wildfire in Gillespie County has burned nearly 10,000 acres in the span of about 32 hours.
A wildfire in Gillespie County has burned nearly 10,000 acres in the span of about 32 hours.
Crash investigation turns into homicide case
Austin Police say they're investigating the city's ninth homicide of the year.
Austin Police say they're investigating the city's ninth homicide of the year.
More charges for Austin ISD teacher
Carl Innmon, a fifth-grade teacher at Baranoff Elementary, is facing two new charges that the school's principal says are stemming from AI-generated materials made from photos of students in his own classroom.
Carl Innmon, a fifth-grade teacher at Baranoff Elementary, is facing two new charges that the school's principal says are stemming from AI-generated materials made from photos of students in his own classroom.
Crabapple Fire: 40% contained, 9,500 acres burned
Crews have made progress in containing the spread of the Crabapple fire in Gillespie County on Sunday. The bad news is conditions are about to get worse for those working to stop the fire's spread.
Crews have made progress in containing the spread of the Crabapple fire in Gillespie County on Sunday. The bad news is conditions are about to get worse for those working to stop the fire's spread.
NTSB briefing on I-35 crash investigation: FULL
The NTSB shares an update for the second straight day on the deadly crash on I-35. The NTSB says it is still early in the process of investigating the crash.
The NTSB shares an update for the second straight day on the deadly crash on I-35. The NTSB says it is still early in the process of investigating the crash.
Sudiksha Konanki missing: Dominican AG grills key witness Joshua Riibe
The top prosecutor in the Dominican Republic personally questioned Joshua Riibe Saturday, the last known person seen with missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki, as authorities intensify their investigation into her disappearance.
The top prosecutor in the Dominican Republic personally questioned Joshua Riibe Saturday, the last known person seen with missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki, as authorities intensify their investigation into her disappearance.