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A new session of the Texas Legislature is about get underway. FOX 7's John Krinjak and Scott Braddock discuss what to expect.
A new session of the Texas Legislature is about get underway. FOX 7's John Krinjak and Scott Braddock discuss what to expect.
Norovirus on the rise in Austin, doctor says
Norovirus cases are on the rise across the United States, and locally one doctor says he?s seeing the same uptick here in Austin.
Norovirus cases are on the rise across the United States, and locally one doctor says he?s seeing the same uptick here in Austin.
Jimmy Carter funeral: Father taught son, Chip Carter, 'the value of hard work'
Chip Carter, the son of former President Jimmy Carter, reflected on his father’s extraordinary life, legacy, and the deeply personal lessons he imparted.
Chip Carter, the son of former President Jimmy Carter, reflected on his father’s extraordinary life, legacy, and the deeply personal lessons he imparted.
Jimmy Carter funeral: 'His spirit fills' the Carter Center, Jason Carter says
Jason Carter delivered a heartfelt eulogy for his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, during a ceremony on Saturday.
Jason Carter delivered a heartfelt eulogy for his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, during a ceremony on Saturday.
Austin police investigating suspicious death
Austin police give an update on a suspicious death after a fire in a wooded area off Nelms Drive.
Austin police give an update on a suspicious death after a fire in a wooded area off Nelms Drive.
What happens during a presidential funeral and a look back at past funerals
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
6th Street tall curb edges coming soon
Sixth Street has been blocked off to vehicles from sunset until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday for several decades. However, the new police chief plans to change all that, a concept the city has been testing out.
Sixth Street has been blocked off to vehicles from sunset until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday for several decades. However, the new police chief plans to change all that, a concept the city has been testing out.
Lakeline Mall shooter still at large
Austin police are still searching for the suspect involved in a shooting at Lakeline Mall on Thursday.
Austin police are still searching for the suspect involved in a shooting at Lakeline Mall on Thursday.
500+ animals killed due to fire at Plaza Latina Bazaar in Northwest Dallas
Fire damaged part of the Plaza Latina Bazaar on Harry Hines Boulevard in Northwest Dallas on Friday morning. More than 500 animals were killed due to smoke inhalation, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.
Fire damaged part of the Plaza Latina Bazaar on Harry Hines Boulevard in Northwest Dallas on Friday morning. More than 500 animals were killed due to smoke inhalation, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.
Travis County property tax increase
Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.
Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.
Holiday spending increased in 2024
In a survey by credit reporting giant Experian, 89% of shoppers said they were tempted to overspend during the holiday season. Thirty-three percent also admitted they were stressed about holiday spending.
In a survey by credit reporting giant Experian, 89% of shoppers said they were tempted to overspend during the holiday season. Thirty-three percent also admitted they were stressed about holiday spending.
Local New Orleans officials facing scrutiny
The FBI is combing through hours of surveillance video and hundreds of tips after more than a dozen people were killed in New Orleans on New Year's Day. We are learning more about previous security concerns in the French Quarter
The FBI is combing through hours of surveillance video and hundreds of tips after more than a dozen people were killed in New Orleans on New Year's Day. We are learning more about previous security concerns in the French Quarter
APD still searching for murder suspect
The longtime friend of a man murdered days before Christmas is honoring him as police continue to search for a suspect.
The longtime friend of a man murdered days before Christmas is honoring him as police continue to search for a suspect.
'They deserved to die': Northfield murder suspect's expletive-laced outburst
The Northfield murder and abduction suspects were in court on Friday where one of them had an expletive-laced outburst, claiming that the victims 'deserved to die'.
The Northfield murder and abduction suspects were in court on Friday where one of them had an expletive-laced outburst, claiming that the victims 'deserved to die'.
Selena's killer, Yolanda Saldivar, to have case reviewed by Texas parole panel
The woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 shooting death of music star Selena will have her case reviewed by the parole board in March.
The woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 shooting death of music star Selena will have her case reviewed by the parole board in March.
Congressman Al Green booed, heckled during Speaker of the House vote on Friday
Congressman Al Green of the 9th Congressional District of Texas made his voice heard during Friday's vote for the next Speaker of the House.
Congressman Al Green of the 9th Congressional District of Texas made his voice heard during Friday's vote for the next Speaker of the House.
VIDEO: Lakeline Mall shooting suspect
Austin police are looking for a suspect in the shooting at Lakeline Mall on Thursday. No one was injured in the shooting. The suspect is seen wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and dark shoes.
Austin police are looking for a suspect in the shooting at Lakeline Mall on Thursday. No one was injured in the shooting. The suspect is seen wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and dark shoes.
Community helps those with food insecurity
The United Heritage Credit Union and FOX 7 Austin partnered up to help raise money for the Central Texas Food Bank in the Spirit of Sharing campaign.
The United Heritage Credit Union and FOX 7 Austin partnered up to help raise money for the Central Texas Food Bank in the Spirit of Sharing campaign.
Crime in Williamson County in 2024
FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel took a look at the crime stats from 2024 in three of Williamson County's major cities: Round Rock, Georgetown and Cedar Park.
FOX 7 Austin's Lauren Rangel took a look at the crime stats from 2024 in three of Williamson County's major cities: Round Rock, Georgetown and Cedar Park.
Shot fired during dispute at Lakeline Mall
Lakeline Mall is closed Thursday night after a shot was fired during a dispute between two groups of people, according to law enforcement.
Lakeline Mall is closed Thursday night after a shot was fired during a dispute between two groups of people, according to law enforcement.