Austinites get closer look at light rail
The new light rail system is on track to start construction in Austin in 2027. It is part of the project connect transit plan.
The new light rail system is on track to start construction in Austin in 2027. It is part of the project connect transit plan.
MIT: Frank Guzman and Caroline Katba
A UT Austin graduate student and his wife were on their way to Chile last summer, but they lost contact with their family in Mexico. What happened to them remains a mystery.
A UT Austin graduate student and his wife were on their way to Chile last summer, but they lost contact with their family in Mexico. What happened to them remains a mystery.
Hutto's new plan for water requests from developers
Hutto City Council plans to start being more picky about who it gives its limited amount of water to.
Hutto City Council plans to start being more picky about who it gives its limited amount of water to.
6th Street opens up to traffic
Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.
Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.
Program to help people diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer's is life changing and it's always better to detect it sooner rather than later. Robert Slack, ADRD coordinator and dementia resource specialist with the Area Agency on Aging, speaks on a new program to support people facing Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer's is life changing and it's always better to detect it sooner rather than later. Robert Slack, ADRD coordinator and dementia resource specialist with the Area Agency on Aging, speaks on a new program to support people facing Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Organizations prepare for Trump policies
With just days left before President-elect Trump returns to office, many organizations are bracing for anticipated policy changes, especially when it comes to immigration. FOX's Jonathan Mejia has more.
With just days left before President-elect Trump returns to office, many organizations are bracing for anticipated policy changes, especially when it comes to immigration. FOX's Jonathan Mejia has more.
President Biden's final orders on AI
President Joe Biden has issued two new executive orders on artificial intelligence in the last week of his presidency. FOX's Eben Brown reports.
President Joe Biden has issued two new executive orders on artificial intelligence in the last week of his presidency. FOX's Eben Brown reports.
Latest on TikTok ban
It's looking more and more unlikely a TikTik ban will take effect on Sunday, the deadline for the Chinese-based developer to sell to a U.S. company. The incoming Trump administration will likely intervene. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the latest.
It's looking more and more unlikely a TikTik ban will take effect on Sunday, the deadline for the Chinese-based developer to sell to a U.S. company. The incoming Trump administration will likely intervene. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the latest.
Trump cabinet confirmation hearings continue
It's another day of high-stakes confirmation hearings from some of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. FOX's Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.
It's another day of high-stakes confirmation hearings from some of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. FOX's Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.
Latest on California wildfires
Firefighters are making progress in Southern California, but weather conditions next week have people on edge. FOX's Caroline Elliott is in Los Angeles County with the latest on recovery efforts.
Firefighters are making progress in Southern California, but weather conditions next week have people on edge. FOX's Caroline Elliott is in Los Angeles County with the latest on recovery efforts.
Lawmakers consider Texas firefighting Air Force
Texas state lawmakers are considering a plan to create a Lone Star Air Force to battle wildfire outbreaks. The operators of an aerial firefighting company were at the Capitol Thursday to help get the idea off the ground. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski has more.
Texas state lawmakers are considering a plan to create a Lone Star Air Force to battle wildfire outbreaks. The operators of an aerial firefighting company were at the Capitol Thursday to help get the idea off the ground. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski has more.
Manor water issues
A boil advisory has been lifted for some Manor residents, the result of a broken valve that led to a water shutoff for Cottonwood Creek MUD 1 customers. However, neighbors say they've constantly had problems with their water. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
A boil advisory has been lifted for some Manor residents, the result of a broken valve that led to a water shutoff for Cottonwood Creek MUD 1 customers. However, neighbors say they've constantly had problems with their water. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
San Jose State graduate hailed a hero, credited for saving lives in Eaton Fire in LA County
A 24-year-old climatologist who graduated from San Jose State University is being credited for saving lives when the fire erupted in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County.
A 24-year-old climatologist who graduated from San Jose State University is being credited for saving lives when the fire erupted in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County.
Who is Ashley Moody? Florida attorney general replacing Sen. Marco Rubio
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate, but who is Moody?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate, but who is Moody?
Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
Brewers announcer Bob Uecker passes away at 90; team "heartbroken"
The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has passed away at the age of 90.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis selects attorney general Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in Senate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.
VIDEO: Florida woman robbed of $200 in lotto winnings in Orange County; suspect arrested, officials say
An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
WATCH: Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on first test flight from Florida, loses booster
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.


















