Texas veteran has trouble getting benefits
A 97-year-old veteran said instead of getting assistance from Veteran's Affairs, he is getting ignored
A 97-year-old veteran said instead of getting assistance from Veteran's Affairs, he is getting ignored
Austin ISD responds to school ratings
The Texas Education Agency has released its ratings for school districts across the state. Districts like Austin ISD say the ratings don't accurately reflect student success due to a shift in standards.
The Texas Education Agency has released its ratings for school districts across the state. Districts like Austin ISD say the ratings don't accurately reflect student success due to a shift in standards.
Amber Alert: Missing North Richland Hills 15-year-old found safe
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen in North Richland Hills.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen in North Richland Hills.
Hutto ISD apprenticeship program
Hutto ISD created it's own pipeline for aspiring educators by launching a unique teacher apprenticeship program for a multitude of positions that provides hands-on experience in K-12 classrooms. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has details.
Hutto ISD created it's own pipeline for aspiring educators by launching a unique teacher apprenticeship program for a multitude of positions that provides hands-on experience in K-12 classrooms. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has details.
Earth Day: Local nonprofits help environment
Last year Goodwill Central Texas kept 95 million of pounds of waste out of landfills. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more on how you can be a little more green and Goodwill's partnership with Central Texas Food Bank and H-E-B.
Last year Goodwill Central Texas kept 95 million of pounds of waste out of landfills. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more on how you can be a little more green and Goodwill's partnership with Central Texas Food Bank and H-E-B.
Dallas Cowboys NFL Draft preview: Players to watch and more
The Dallas Cowboys are picking 12th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Tune in to FOX LOCAL for our Draft Special!
The Dallas Cowboys are picking 12th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Tune in to FOX LOCAL for our Draft Special!
New Jersey wildfire: Man, 19, charged with arson in wildfire that has burned thousands of acres
A 19-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with a massive wildfire that torched thousands of acres of woodland in Ocean County.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with a massive wildfire that torched thousands of acres of woodland in Ocean County.
Austin ISD responds to TEA ratings: FULL
Austin ISD received a C in the newly-released ratings from the TEA. The scores come from the 2022-2023 school year. District leaders talk about the changes they have made since 2023 and the difference in the rating system from the past.
Austin ISD received a C in the newly-released ratings from the TEA. The scores come from the 2022-2023 school year. District leaders talk about the changes they have made since 2023 and the difference in the rating system from the past.
Robert Crimo III sentenced to life for Highland Park Parade shooting, transferred to Stateville Prison
Crimo was transferred to Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill on Friday morning, where he will spend the rest of his life, according to the Lake County Sheriff.
Crimo was transferred to Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill on Friday morning, where he will spend the rest of his life, according to the Lake County Sheriff.
Overnight storms bring rain, hail to Central Texas
Tuesday night's storms brought some large hail in places and gusty winds. Some roads also flooded.
Tuesday night's storms brought some large hail in places and gusty winds. Some roads also flooded.
Peace talks hit wall for Russia, Ukraine
A planned meeting in London between top diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was canceled at the last minute. FOX's Greg Palkot has the details.
A planned meeting in London between top diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was canceled at the last minute. FOX's Greg Palkot has the details.
States sue over Trump's tariffs
A coalition of Democratic states are banding together to push back against the white house's tariff policy. The suit comes the administration considers softening its harshest import tax on China. FOX's Anna Eliopoulos explains.
A coalition of Democratic states are banding together to push back against the white house's tariff policy. The suit comes the administration considers softening its harshest import tax on China. FOX's Anna Eliopoulos explains.
U.S. citizens getting self-deportation letters
In an effort to alert immigrants that the government is ending parole for people without lawful status to stay in the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has threatened U.S. citizens with deportation. FOX's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a Houston immigration attorney who received the email.
In an effort to alert immigrants that the government is ending parole for people without lawful status to stay in the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has threatened U.S. citizens with deportation. FOX's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a Houston immigration attorney who received the email.
Toxic blue-green algae back
The city of Austin's watershed department says toxic blue-green algae is back in Lady Bird Lake. While it can occur at any time, the risk is highest when it's hot out.
The city of Austin's watershed department says toxic blue-green algae is back in Lady Bird Lake. While it can occur at any time, the risk is highest when it's hot out.
Man arrested for impersonating police officer
A man accused of impersonating a police officer in downtown Austin is facing several charges.
A man accused of impersonating a police officer in downtown Austin is facing several charges.
Employee accused of experiments on corpses
A North Austin mortuary employee is facing multiple felonies for allegedly experimenting on corpses and obtaining death certificates fraudulently.
A North Austin mortuary employee is facing multiple felonies for allegedly experimenting on corpses and obtaining death certificates fraudulently.
Lawmakers push for faster suspect DNA testing
Texas lawmakers are pushing for a faster way to test DNA collected by suspected felons. They claim it will help keep people across the country safe, but those against it say "quicker isn't better". FOX 7 Austin CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis discusses with Rebecca Thomas and Mike Warren.
Texas lawmakers are pushing for a faster way to test DNA collected by suspected felons. They claim it will help keep people across the country safe, but those against it say "quicker isn't better". FOX 7 Austin CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis discusses with Rebecca Thomas and Mike Warren.
Student loan payments to resume
In less than two weeks, millions of people will feel a financial hit they haven't felt in years: student loan repayments. FOX's Steven Dial has more.
In less than two weeks, millions of people will feel a financial hit they haven't felt in years: student loan repayments. FOX's Steven Dial has more.
Uvalde City Council approves $2M settlement
Uvalde City Council unanimously approved a settlement with families of the Robb Elementary School shooting victims.
Uvalde City Council unanimously approved a settlement with families of the Robb Elementary School shooting victims.
Trump admin to "incentivize" women to have kids
Plans are now in the works at the White House to "incentivize" more women to have children. FOX's Alexandria Hoff reports.
Plans are now in the works at the White House to "incentivize" more women to have children. FOX's Alexandria Hoff reports.