SXSW 2025 kicks off
SXSW is officially underway. There are quite a few pop-ups bringing thousands of people to downtown Austin.
SXSW is officially underway. There are quite a few pop-ups bringing thousands of people to downtown Austin.
Lil Ronnie murder: 2nd suspect arrested in Forest Hill deadly double shooting
Both suspects wanted for the murders of North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter in Forest Hill have now been captured.
Both suspects wanted for the murders of North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter in Forest Hill have now been captured.
Debate to fill funding gap on school security
A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.
A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.
US military attends SXSW conference
Defense companies have gathered at the Austin 4 America conference to show off their latest innovations
Defense companies have gathered at the Austin 4 America conference to show off their latest innovations
Trump threatens economic attack on Russia
President Trump threatened a major economic attack on Russia following a night of heavy airstrikes on Ukraine
President Trump threatened a major economic attack on Russia following a night of heavy airstrikes on Ukraine
DOGE focuses on AMTRAK & USPS
DOGE may be settling in on its next targets: AMTRAK and the U.S. Postal Service
DOGE may be settling in on its next targets: AMTRAK and the U.S. Postal Service
SXSW festivities begin
SXSW is officially underway. Film and TV premieres start March 7 featuring movie stars including Blake Lively and Seth Rogan
SXSW is officially underway. Film and TV premieres start March 7 featuring movie stars including Blake Lively and Seth Rogan
APD officer shortage should stabilize, chief says
The Austin Police Department chief hopes to end the city's officer shortage in the next couple of years.
The Austin Police Department chief hopes to end the city's officer shortage in the next couple of years.
Kamala Harris reportedly considering run for California governor
If she runs, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited.
If she runs, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited.
Tony! Toni! Toné! guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland native, dies after battle with cancer
The Oakland musician was 64.
The Oakland musician was 64.
Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
Stanford bound! Del Valle ISD student accepted
Jesus Espinoza-Cervantes has attended Del Valle ISD since he was in Pre-K, and this fall he'll be making the move to the west coast to study at Stanford University. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has his story.
Jesus Espinoza-Cervantes has attended Del Valle ISD since he was in Pre-K, and this fall he'll be making the move to the west coast to study at Stanford University. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has his story.
Unexploded WWII bomb halts high-speed rail travel connecting Paris to London and Brussels
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.
SpaceX Starship explodes during 8th flight test: Video
SpaceX's Starship exploded during a test flight Thursday in Florida.
SpaceX's Starship exploded during a test flight Thursday in Florida.
State employees ordered to return to the office
Governor Greg Abbott is following President Donald Trump's lead in requiring federal and state employees to be in the office five days a week.
Governor Greg Abbott is following President Donald Trump's lead in requiring federal and state employees to be in the office five days a week.
Taylor struggles to grow amid WilCo boom
While there is rapid growth in Williamson County, businesses in downtown Taylor have struggled to stay open.
While there is rapid growth in Williamson County, businesses in downtown Taylor have struggled to stay open.
Lawmaker wants to stop pedestrian plaza on Congress
Rep. Ellen Troxclair is working to put a road block on plans for South Congress
Rep. Ellen Troxclair is working to put a road block on plans for South Congress
OSHA fines Tesla over Gigafactory death
OSHA is fining Tesla for the death of a Gigafactory worker last year
OSHA is fining Tesla for the death of a Gigafactory worker last year
SXSW travel woes
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
No threat found on Sun Country flight from MSP that diverted to El Paso: FBI
Federal investigators say there was no threat to the safety of the passengers on the flight that was diverted to El Paso after the security concern was determined to be a “hoax."
Federal investigators say there was no threat to the safety of the passengers on the flight that was diverted to El Paso after the security concern was determined to be a “hoax."