Winter storm: TxDOT helping keep roads safe
This weekend's storm could make for some dangerous driving conditions. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more on what's being done to keep the roads safe.
This weekend's storm could make for some dangerous driving conditions. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more on what's being done to keep the roads safe.
Winter storm health risks
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
ICE in MN: ICE Out rally; arrests at MSP Airport
Organizers of a statewide "Day of Action" across Minnesota are calling for no work, school or shopping to take a stand against ICE operations in the state.
Organizers of a statewide "Day of Action" across Minnesota are calling for no work, school or shopping to take a stand against ICE operations in the state.
5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife
Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.
Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.
TxDOT treating roads ahead of winter storm
The Texas Department of Transportation has increased its crew presence across the region in anticipation of winter weather. TxDOT is concentrating efforts on high-traffic areas.
The Texas Department of Transportation has increased its crew presence across the region in anticipation of winter weather. TxDOT is concentrating efforts on high-traffic areas.
5 injured in shooting after fight breaks out on Metrobus in Northwest DC: police
Five people were injured in a shooting in Northwest D.C. Thursday evening, according to officials.
Five people were injured in a shooting in Northwest D.C. Thursday evening, according to officials.
Lemon pepper state flavor? Georgia lawmakers propose official wing status
Georgia House Bill 1013 seeks to designate lemon pepper as the official state chicken wing flavor.
Georgia House Bill 1013 seeks to designate lemon pepper as the official state chicken wing flavor.
5-year-old detained by ICE in Columbia Heights: Family came into US the 'right' way
The 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), came to the U.S. the "right" way, the family's lawyer said Thursday.
The 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), came to the U.S. the "right" way, the family's lawyer said Thursday.
ICE in Minnesota: JD Vance visits Minneapolis, church protesters still in custody
The surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota continues on Thursday. Find live updates on ICE operations in the state here.
The surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota continues on Thursday. Find live updates on ICE operations in the state here.
Family of 2023 murder victim still waiting for justice
More than two years after an Austin man was murdered, his family is still waiting for the suspects' cases to work through the court system. One of the suspects has a competency hearing scheduled for next month.
More than two years after an Austin man was murdered, his family is still waiting for the suspects' cases to work through the court system. One of the suspects has a competency hearing scheduled for next month.
Russia-Ukraine war: Peace deal still in the works
President Trump said he is "reasonably close" to finalizing a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. High level talks between the three countries will continue over the next several days.
President Trump said he is "reasonably close" to finalizing a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. High level talks between the three countries will continue over the next several days.
Austin airport prepares for winter weather
Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.
Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.
Texas prepares for winter weather
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas officials provided an update on the winter storm that will impact Texas this weekend.
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas officials provided an update on the winter storm that will impact Texas this weekend.
Texas winter storm: TxDOT preparations for roads
TxDOT crews began treating roadways in Texas on Wednesday and the operation will continue through the weather event. Officials are urging all Texans affected by the winter storm to avoid the roadways
TxDOT crews began treating roadways in Texas on Wednesday and the operation will continue through the weather event. Officials are urging all Texans affected by the winter storm to avoid the roadways
Austin winter storm: Budget-friendly power outage shopping list
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Mother killed by distracted driving on San Mateo Bridge: CHP
A deadly Tuesday afternoon crash on the San Mateo Bridge has been attributed by the California Highway Patrol to distracted driving, in a tragic situation that killed a 54-year-old mother who had fled Venezuela for a better life in the Bay Area.
A deadly Tuesday afternoon crash on the San Mateo Bridge has been attributed by the California Highway Patrol to distracted driving, in a tragic situation that killed a 54-year-old mother who had fled Venezuela for a better life in the Bay Area.
Wisconsin milk tanker crash; driver injured, dairy spilled
One person was injured after a milk tanker rollover crash in western Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Cashton, east of La Crosse.
One person was injured after a milk tanker rollover crash in western Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Cashton, east of La Crosse.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration ahead of storm
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening. State officials guarantee the Texas power grid is stable and prepared for record demand, though localized outages remain possible due to ice and falling tree branches. Travelers are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews and TxDOT plows to work; warming centers are opening statewide for those who lose heat.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening. State officials guarantee the Texas power grid is stable and prepared for record demand, though localized outages remain possible due to ice and falling tree branches. Travelers are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews and TxDOT plows to work; warming centers are opening statewide for those who lose heat.
Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.
Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.