West Lake Hills PD to utilize license plate readers
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West Lake Hills is the latest police department to use license plate readers. It?s a controversial technology police, HOAs and businesses are using to fight crime.

TXST bobcat sculpture installed
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A new larger-than-life sculpture of a sleeping bobcat has been installed at Texas State University.

Texas firefighters deployed to California
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More than 100 Texas firefighters and equipment are in southern California to help battle the deadly wildfires. Some Austin-area firefighters are also making the trip.

Latest news in Gillespie County
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The Fredericksburg Standard's Cary Burgess joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the latest news from Gillespie County

Texas legislation session begins this week
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The Texas legislative session begins on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both republicans and democrats

Firefighters continue to fight multiple LA fires
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Firefighters are seeing progress as they continue to battle multiple wildfires in southern California. But, strong wind gusts this week could impact the fight

SWAT standoff in North Austin
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A SWAT standoff in North Austin came to a peaceful end. Police said a sexual assault suspect had barricaded himself inside of an apartment near Lamar and Rundberg

Homeless-related fires in Austin
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Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures

Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.

Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Police say he traveled to Indianapolis from North Texas and sent an overwhelming amount of explicit online messages directed to Caitlin Clark, including claims he was driving around her home.

Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office

A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.

Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy to part ways

The Dallas Cowboys will part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract with the head coach, according to reports.

SWAT situation in North Austin
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The Austin Police Department is investigating after an aggravated sexual assault call resulted in a SWAT situation.

RRPD looking to expand training center
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The Round Rock Police Department is pushing forward to expand its safety training center.

Latest on California wildfires
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The death toll has risen to 16 as devastating wildfires continue to burn in Southern California. The grim news comes as a new threat looms for Los Angeles with flames now threatening even more neighborhoods. FOX's Connor Hansen has the latest.