I-35 expansion project at risk
The Trump administration freeze on federal grants could jeporadize a little more than a billion dollars for the city of Austin. That includes a big chunk of money set aside for I-35 and airport expansion projects
The Trump administration freeze on federal grants could jeporadize a little more than a billion dollars for the city of Austin. That includes a big chunk of money set aside for I-35 and airport expansion projects
Bird flu in New Braunfels
Bird flu has been detected in New Braunfels, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife. This marks the second detection of bird flu in Central Texas this year.
Bird flu has been detected in New Braunfels, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife. This marks the second detection of bird flu in Central Texas this year.
Still no charges for 2024 murder
The family of a man killed last year wants answers. A woman has been arrested in connection to the killing but no one has been charged with murder.
The family of a man killed last year wants answers. A woman has been arrested in connection to the killing but no one has been charged with murder.
GLP-1 injections to lose weight
More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin physician to discuss.
More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin physician to discuss.
DOGE battle at Capitol Hill
The House subcommittee DOGE had its first meeting on Wednesday. President Trump and Elon Musk formed it to look into how the government is spending its money. But some people think its unnecessary.
The House subcommittee DOGE had its first meeting on Wednesday. President Trump and Elon Musk formed it to look into how the government is spending its money. But some people think its unnecessary.
'China seed packages' being delivered to Texans
Mysterious packages of seeds and liquids from China continue to arrive on Texans' doorsteps. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller spoke to FOX 7 Austin about what investigators have learned about the deliveries.
Mysterious packages of seeds and liquids from China continue to arrive on Texans' doorsteps. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller spoke to FOX 7 Austin about what investigators have learned about the deliveries.
Stores putting limits on egg purchases
Major grocery chains, like Trader Joe's and Costco, have began limiting how many eggs people can buy. It's all due to the spread of bird flu. Eggs are also becoming more scarce and more expensive.
Major grocery chains, like Trader Joe's and Costco, have began limiting how many eggs people can buy. It's all due to the spread of bird flu. Eggs are also becoming more scarce and more expensive.
Texas regulated sports betting market: It's one step closer
The push to bring regulated, taxed, and licensed sports betting in Texas is now one step closer.
The push to bring regulated, taxed, and licensed sports betting in Texas is now one step closer.
SXSW band scam warning
SXSW kicks off in a little over three weeks and a lot of musicians are excited about the chance to play. But scammers are targeting some artists with fake SXSW invitations requiring them to pay to perform.
SXSW kicks off in a little over three weeks and a lot of musicians are excited about the chance to play. But scammers are targeting some artists with fake SXSW invitations requiring them to pay to perform.
Police investigating Elgin murder-suicide
Elgin police have identified two people found dead in a home and says the investigation suggests this was "a tragic case of domestic violence."
Elgin police have identified two people found dead in a home and says the investigation suggests this was "a tragic case of domestic violence."
2 bodies found after apartment fire in SW Austin
Officials say two people have been found dead in an apartment on the third floor of an apartment building in Southwest Austin.
Officials say two people have been found dead in an apartment on the third floor of an apartment building in Southwest Austin.
New food pantry at Galindo Elementary
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary to benefit AISD families, with the help of Central Texas Food Bank.
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary to benefit AISD families, with the help of Central Texas Food Bank.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on House to pass bond reform
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Joan Huffman called on the Texas House to pass a bond reform package once it clears the Senate. The bills would change who sets bond in certain instances and expand the reasons that a bond could be denied.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Joan Huffman called on the Texas House to pass a bond reform package once it clears the Senate. The bills would change who sets bond in certain instances and expand the reasons that a bond could be denied.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
NYSE Texas to be headquartered in Dallas
“Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America," said Governor Abbott.
“Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America," said Governor Abbott.
Elon Musk at the White House: FULL NEWS CONFERENCE
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk came together in the White House on Tuesday for Trump to sign an executive order concerning the billionaire’s work leading the Department of Government Efficiency andwanting federal agencies to work with him. The Associated Press reviewed a White House fact sheet on the order, which is intended to advance Musk’s work slashing spending with his Department of Government Efficiency. Musk made his first public comments about his work overseeing DOGE. Trump put Musk in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency to help eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in spending and trim the more than 2 million-person federal workforce. Musk said there are some good people in the federal bureaucracy, but that they need to be accountable. He called the bureaucracy an "unelected" fourth branch of government and said the budget deficit must be addressed. He also said he wants to add "common-sense controls" to the federal spending adding taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely and that to cut the waste is not "draconian." "Transparency is what builds trust," he said. He also pushed back against critics who have accused him of mounting a hostile takeover of the government. "The people voted for major government reform, and that’s what the people are going to get," he said. "That’s what democracy is all about." "We're talking about billions of dollars that we've already found. We found fraud and abuse," Trump added. "We have a case in New York where a hotel is paid $59 million…because it's housing migrants, illegal migrants are all illegal, I believe," Trump added. However, according to the New York Times, the "the federal money had been properly allocated by FEMA under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. last year, adding that it was not a disaster relief grant and had not been spent on luxury hotels."
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk came together in the White House on Tuesday for Trump to sign an executive order concerning the billionaire’s work leading the Department of Government Efficiency andwanting federal agencies to work with him. The Associated Press reviewed a White House fact sheet on the order, which is intended to advance Musk’s work slashing spending with his Department of Government Efficiency. Musk made his first public comments about his work overseeing DOGE. Trump put Musk in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency to help eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in spending and trim the more than 2 million-person federal workforce. Musk said there are some good people in the federal bureaucracy, but that they need to be accountable. He called the bureaucracy an "unelected" fourth branch of government and said the budget deficit must be addressed. He also said he wants to add "common-sense controls" to the federal spending adding taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely and that to cut the waste is not "draconian." "Transparency is what builds trust," he said. He also pushed back against critics who have accused him of mounting a hostile takeover of the government. "The people voted for major government reform, and that’s what the people are going to get," he said. "That’s what democracy is all about." "We're talking about billions of dollars that we've already found. We found fraud and abuse," Trump added. "We have a case in New York where a hotel is paid $59 million…because it's housing migrants, illegal migrants are all illegal, I believe," Trump added. However, according to the New York Times, the "the federal money had been properly allocated by FEMA under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. last year, adding that it was not a disaster relief grant and had not been spent on luxury hotels."
Scottsdale Airport: Plane crashes into another plane, killing 1, injuring several others
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
APD UPDATE: 2 dead inside apartment after fire
Austin police provide update after two people were found dead in an apartment on the 3rd floor of an apartment building in Southwest Austin.
Austin police provide update after two people were found dead in an apartment on the 3rd floor of an apartment building in Southwest Austin.
East Bay man creates anti-Trump 'Grounds for Impeachment' coffee
Jay Maille of Pleasanton is resisting the Trump administration with coffee.
Jay Maille of Pleasanton is resisting the Trump administration with coffee.
Major winter storms impacting multiple states
The first major storm swept across the Mid-Atlantic and more bad weather is expected. FOX's Kennedy Hayes has the story.
The first major storm swept across the Mid-Atlantic and more bad weather is expected. FOX's Kennedy Hayes has the story.