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.

Winter storm: Snow, ice and freezing temperatures
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Many parts of the U.S. from the Midwest to East Coast are experiencing wintry weather. FOX's Caroline Shively has a look.

Stolen food truck reunited with its owner
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The Lotz of BBQ food truck in Southeast Austin has been reunited with its owner after it was stolen the morning after Christmas.

Texas Supreme Court hearing on 2021 winter storm lawsuits could signal plan to change ruling

The state's highest court will decide whether more than 15,000 plaintiffs can move forward with their claims against Texas utilities. One legal expert claims this could mean the justices want to make changes to the lower court's ruling.

Deaf woman sues ER for being denied interpreter
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A deaf woman is suing an emergency room in Round Rock. She claims the doctors and nurses denied her right to an interpreter and was treated against her will

Fire at homeless camp was attempt to cover up murder
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The Austin Police Department needs help identifying a victim killed in the first homicide of the year.

Homeless man Rami Zawaideh sentenced
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Homeless man Rami Zawaideh, accused of terrorizing a South Austin neighborhood for years, has been sentenced to more than 200 days of jail time

Kyle residents trying to save 400 year old tree
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Kyle residents are trying to save a piece of Hays County history. "Jolene" the tree sits on Old Stagecoach Road and is estimated to be about 400 years old. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Ashley Kontnier, from the Hays Free Press, to discuss.

Texas Governor activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Department of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this week.