Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
How to protect yourself from porch pirates
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.
DPS trooper trainees do field training exercise
Texas Department of Public Safety Class B-2024 held their Joint Field Training Exercise at the DPS Training Academy. This marks the end of a rigorous 30-week training program.
Texas Department of Public Safety Class B-2024 held their Joint Field Training Exercise at the DPS Training Academy. This marks the end of a rigorous 30-week training program.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years in prison
A Travis County judge sentenced Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor to 2 years in prison for the 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva. The judge determined this afternoon Taylor was not eligible for parole.
A Travis County judge sentenced Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor to 2 years in prison for the 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva. The judge determined this afternoon Taylor was not eligible for parole.
Possible Eanes ISD elementary school closure
Parents who have kids in Eanes ISD were at a school board meeting trying to prevent one school from being closed, and several programs from being cut.
Parents who have kids in Eanes ISD were at a school board meeting trying to prevent one school from being closed, and several programs from being cut.
'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield sentenced for killing her estranged husband
A judge has sentenced a former professional ballerina to 20 years in prison in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial in Manatee County.
A judge has sentenced a former professional ballerina to 20 years in prison in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial in Manatee County.
FBI: 'Loud' clusters of drones, aircraft spotted over NJ skies
The FBI is now investigating a “cluster of what look to be drones" and a “possible fixed wing aircraft" spotted flying in New Jersey skies over the past few weeks.
The FBI is now investigating a “cluster of what look to be drones" and a “possible fixed wing aircraft" spotted flying in New Jersey skies over the past few weeks.
South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of "anti-state" activity.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of "anti-state" activity.
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.
Winston Smith shooting: BCA unlocks phone, obtains video of shooting
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has unlocked a phone that captured video of the law enforcement shooting of Winston Smith Jr. in June 2021.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has unlocked a phone that captured video of the law enforcement shooting of Winston Smith Jr. in June 2021.
YSL RICO Trial: Verdicts reached for Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Shannon Stillwell
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
SWAT situation in Southeast Austin
Austin police posted on social media at around 1:40 a.m. about the SWAT situation in the 2500 block of Oltorf Street in reference to a barricaded subject.
Austin police posted on social media at around 1:40 a.m. about the SWAT situation in the 2500 block of Oltorf Street in reference to a barricaded subject.
Little to no forever chemicals in Austin water
The City of Austin said after years of testing to meet EPA standards, they found the city's water has ?little to no traces of forever chemicals.?
The City of Austin said after years of testing to meet EPA standards, they found the city's water has ?little to no traces of forever chemicals.?
Improving relationships between APD and the DA
The Travis County District Attorney and Austin police officers have had a tense relationship in recent years. The police union continues to blame Jose Garza for the recent spike in murders. However, the new Austin police chief and DA say they are trying to work together.
The Travis County District Attorney and Austin police officers have had a tense relationship in recent years. The police union continues to blame Jose Garza for the recent spike in murders. However, the new Austin police chief and DA say they are trying to work together.
Is Enron making a comeback? Here's what we know
Enron, the Houston-based corporation that once dominated the energy sector before its infamous collapse in 2001, now claims to, according to its website, focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethics in addressing critical energy challenges.
Enron, the Houston-based corporation that once dominated the energy sector before its infamous collapse in 2001, now claims to, according to its website, focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethics in addressing critical energy challenges.
Fans react to Texas Longhorns win
Longhorn football fans are looking ahead to this weekend's SEC championship. They'll be facing Georgia after their big win against Texas A&M this weekend.
Longhorn football fans are looking ahead to this weekend's SEC championship. They'll be facing Georgia after their big win against Texas A&M this weekend.
TDCJ admits they don't know the whereabouts of 5 inmates released for medical reasons, but won't identify them
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice admits they have no idea if the five inmates are dead or alive or where they are. But they are protecting their identities.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice admits they have no idea if the five inmates are dead or alive or where they are. But they are protecting their identities.
Rapid Rail coming to East Austin
The multi-billion-dollar Project Connect transit plan is set to roll out MetroRapid lines in East Austin next year.
The multi-billion-dollar Project Connect transit plan is set to roll out MetroRapid lines in East Austin next year.
Opportunities to help people in need
Thanksgiving is behind us, which means the holiday shopping season is in full swing. But this time of year, there are also opportunities to help people in need. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Ashley Kontnier, from the Hays Free Press, to discuss.
Thanksgiving is behind us, which means the holiday shopping season is in full swing. But this time of year, there are also opportunities to help people in need. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Ashley Kontnier, from the Hays Free Press, to discuss.