Popular East Bay restaurant founder killed in Mexico during freak accident

 A popular East Bay restaurant owner was killed while attending a racing event in Mexico – Jim Goff's family said he left a lasting impact on them and the community.

San Francisco police arrest crew of retail theft suspects as young as 12

San Francisco police said they have arrested eight retail suspects as young as 12 years old, who they believe are responsible for 23 incidents at various Walgreens' stores totaling more than $84,000 in stolen merchandise.

Runner up in Austin mayor race calls for recount
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The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.

APD officer's mom's murder case is solved
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A 26-year-old Arizona cold case has been solved. One of the victim's sons, Garrett Miller, is a police officer in Austin. He wanted to help others who are going through what he did.

More money for homeless services
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Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.

Attempt to ban death penalty in Texas
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A Central Texas lawmaker is making a push to get the state to abolish the death penalty.

Shohei Ohtani named unanimous 2024 NL MVP after historic 50-50 season

Shohei Ohtani joins Frank Robinson as the only other player in MLB history to win the MVP Award in both the American and National Leagues.

Abbott working to mitigate threats from China
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Gov. Abbott continued his new crackdown on China. He issued an order for all agencies to divest from investments directly linked to China

Goodwill veteran support program
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A program to help veterans from an organization not normally affiliated with veterans. That would be Goodwill of Central Texas. They have a veterans support program that focuses on reintegrating veterans back into civilian life. Jason Stewart, an Army veteran with 20 years in the military, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump?s AG pick
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President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense met with senators to reassure them he's the man for the job. But, Matt Gaetz has taken his name out of the running

Kyle man faces more charges
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A Kyle man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacking her and her son is facing more charges.

Travis County DA receives threats
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The Travis County District Attorney is finally releasing some records from a 7-on-your-side investigation. They are about threats he has received over the past year and a half and the requests he made for security enhancements.

Elderly man arrested for 'brutal' murder
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An elderly man has been arrested for the "very brutal" deadly attack on his roommate and her dog, then using her credit cards and planning to flee the country. APD says he also had a criminal record including bank robberies.

FULL INTERVIEW: Garza on records release
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Travis County DA Jos? Garza is releasing records regarding security enhancements he requested from county commissioners this year, citing threats against his life and home. Garza sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis about the records and threats.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump AG pick
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Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as pick to be the attorney general in the next Trump administration.

APD briefing on Bryn Mawr Drive homicide
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The Austin Police Department is giving a media briefing on a homicide on Bryn Mawr Drive. An elderly man has been arrested for murder for allegedly killing his roommate and her dog.