Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

Texas winter weather: Officials talk about response
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Governor Greg Abbott and other state officials talk about ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting parts of Texas.

Alleged drunk driving crash ends in fatal shooting
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The Round Rock Police Department says an alleged drunk driving crash ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the latest.

Jimmy Carter state funeral: What to expect

The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9. 

UT Austin president Jay Hartzell accepts SMU job
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UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.

Remembering former president Jimmy Carter
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The nation continues to honor former president Jimmy Carter. The man once known as a "Washington Outsider" was welcomed back to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday

Abbott expanding terror attack prevention
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Gov. Abbot is taking a proactive approach to prevent terrorism. He has directed Texas DPS to heighten anti-terrorism task force resources across the state.

California Palisades wildfire
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A massive wildfire in California is forcing thousands of people out of their homes in Pacific Palisades, just outside of LA.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather

Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.

AISD budget deficit and the Texas legislature
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The new legislative session starts soon. All this month, 7 On Your Side will be taking a look at some of the big issues at the state capitol. Among them is education after the legislature failed to pass a school funding measures during the last session. As a result, districts across Central Texas are finding themselves "in the red," including Austin ISD

Paxton's whistleblower case back in court
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The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court.�It?s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.

Kyle PD looking for info into dog shot to death
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Kyle police are looking for the person who shot and killed a family?s dog in their backyard. It happened late last month in the Waterleaf neighborhood.

Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'

“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.

President Jimmy Carter arrives in DC for official state funeral

The body of President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington, D.C. Tuesday as the nation prepares for the official state funeral for the former Commander-in-Chief.

Jimmy Carter honored in DC: How to attend memorial events

Nearly 44 years after leaving the nation’s capital in defeat, the 39th president, Jimmy Carter, returns to Washington for a three-day state funeral beginning Tuesday. Here is how the public can pay their respects.