Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
Memorial Day: Central Texas honors fallen soldiers
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has a look at how Austin and other communities honored fallen service members.
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has a look at how Austin and other communities honored fallen service members.
Drones could be used to help Austin Police Dept.
As the Austin Police Department works to hire hundreds of new officers, the APD Chief says she is interested in supplementing those job openings with drones. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the details in this week's CrimeWatch.
As the Austin Police Department works to hire hundreds of new officers, the APD Chief says she is interested in supplementing those job openings with drones. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the details in this week's CrimeWatch.
Photo release of Grapevine jet ski death suspect
Police continue for a person in connection to the death of an 18-year-old who died after being struck by a jet ski at Grapevine Lake in North Texas.
Police continue for a person in connection to the death of an 18-year-old who died after being struck by a jet ski at Grapevine Lake in North Texas.
WWII memorabilia stolen from Oakland man whose family served in military for generations
An Oakland homeowner is trying to recover priceless World War II memorabilia belonging to his family, marking generations of military service to this country, which were stolen over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
An Oakland homeowner is trying to recover priceless World War II memorabilia belonging to his family, marking generations of military service to this country, which were stolen over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Final week to pass bills for Texas Legislature
The session ends on June 2nd so the clock is ticking. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more on what are called the washing days, when some bills are cleaned up and others get hung up to dry.
The session ends on June 2nd so the clock is ticking. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more on what are called the washing days, when some bills are cleaned up and others get hung up to dry.
Liverpool soccer attack latest and other world news
Police say more than two dozen have been taken to hospitals after a driver plowed into soccer fans in England. The latest on that story and other headlines from around the world.
Police say more than two dozen have been taken to hospitals after a driver plowed into soccer fans in England. The latest on that story and other headlines from around the world.
Texas House approves $1.5 billion plan to attract movie and TV production
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
Hail in Fredericksburg
A hailstorm captured in Fredericksburg during the Memorial Day storms (Courtesy: Lydia Perales)
A hailstorm captured in Fredericksburg during the Memorial Day storms (Courtesy: Lydia Perales)
Mason County storms
Mason County was under a Tornado Warning for over an hour Monday evening. (Courtesy: A Look Back: The Series)
Mason County was under a Tornado Warning for over an hour Monday evening. (Courtesy: A Look Back: The Series)
Hail in Fredericksburg
A video of hail seen in Fredericksburg on Memorial Day 2025 (Courtesy: Michelle Samford)
A video of hail seen in Fredericksburg on Memorial Day 2025 (Courtesy: Michelle Samford)
North Texas inventor unveils "smart mailbox" to combat porch pirates
A North Texas inventor has patented the world's first smart mailbox to combat package theft and is now seeking investors to bring his prototype to market.
A North Texas inventor has patented the world's first smart mailbox to combat package theft and is now seeking investors to bring his prototype to market.
'Audrii's Law' signed into effect by Governor Abbott
House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.
House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.
Florida fishing captain sentenced to 30 days, fined $51K for poisoning, shooting dolphins
Zackery Barfield, a fishing captain from Panama City, Florida, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
Zackery Barfield, a fishing captain from Panama City, Florida, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
Jet ski hit-and-run kills 18-year-old kayaker on Grapevine Lake
An 18-year-old woman died after being struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake on Sunday. Police need the public's help finding the jet ski driver who fled the scene.
An 18-year-old woman died after being struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake on Sunday. Police need the public's help finding the jet ski driver who fled the scene.
Charlie Rangel, former US congressman from Harlem, dies at 94
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
SWAT situation in North Austin
Austin police are on the scene of a SWAT situation near East Rundberg Lane.
Austin police are on the scene of a SWAT situation near East Rundberg Lane.
Foster parent talks about child adoption and care
May is National Foster Care Month and many kids in the U.S. need a place to call home. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera spoke to one foster parent who shares her journey of transforming the lives of children through love, structure and advocacy.
May is National Foster Care Month and many kids in the U.S. need a place to call home. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera spoke to one foster parent who shares her journey of transforming the lives of children through love, structure and advocacy.
Ziker Park: New transportation option available
The Zilker Loop started over the weekend and lasts all summer. Austin Parks and Rec hopes it will make your visit to the popular area more enjoyable while also reducing traffic jams.
The Zilker Loop started over the weekend and lasts all summer. Austin Parks and Rec hopes it will make your visit to the popular area more enjoyable while also reducing traffic jams.