Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years

A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 4 points in US Senate race, poll shows

A new University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows Republican Senator Ted Cruz leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 4 points.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

Texas vs Georgia ticket prices skyrocket
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Ticket prices have skyrocketed for the top-five matchup with the Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs.

Teen shot to death in North Austin
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A family is seeking justice after the shooting death of a 16-year-old in North Austin last month. The suspect, also 16, has a criminal history and is now facing a first-degree murder charge.

Austin AMBER Alert, double murder suspect arrested
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A man in connection to an AMBER Alert for three missing children from Austin and a double murder in Southeast Austin is in custody, the Austin Police Department said.

School vouchers are hot topic of debate
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School vouchers have been a hot topic of debate among lawmakers for years now. What do central Texans really think about it? The Fredericksburg Standard's Cary Burgess joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

3 missing children from Austin found
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An AMBER Alert has been canceled for three missing children from Austin. Officials said all three children were found.

Hurricane Milton aftermath
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Thousands of linemen are working to restore power to Florida's gulf coast following Hurricane Milton.

APD investigating burglar's death
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Austin police continue to investigate after a suspected burglar was found dead inside an office building in Downtown Austin. Police say that man had already tried breaking into a home in the area, but the resident was able to fend him off using pepper spray.

AMBER Alert issued for 3 children from Austin
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Officials are looking for Ninel Anseume Sayas, 10, Abraham Anseume, 4, and Elsi Anseume, 2, from Austin. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize. 

I Voted!: Is your Ballot Selfie Breaking the Law?
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With just 22 days until the election, "Battleground" takes you deep into the heart of the swing states that will decide the 2024 presidential race. From exclusive insights from undecided Wisconsin voters to the crucial Jewish vote in Western Pennsylvania, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the factors shaping the final weeks of the campaign. Plus, discover why your ballot selfie could land you in hot water! Don't miss this essential guide to the most critical battlegrounds in an election that's t

Dusty conditions cause 'ACL flu'
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With the dry and dusty conditions at Austin City Limits Festival, many who attended are suffering from what some doctors call the "ACL flu".

Vem Miller: What we know about the man arrested near Trump's rally

Vem Miller, 49, of Las Vegas, told authorities he was a journalist with access to the VIP area of Trump's Coachella rally. An investigation revealed he was driving in an unregistered vehicle with a "homemade" license plate and was armed with several firearms and boxes of ammunition.

How to download the free FOX 7 Austin FOX LOCAL app for mobile and smart TV

The FOX LOCAL app is your source for live FOX 7 Austin news, top stories, Austin and Central Texas weather updates, and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation. Here’s how to download.

San Francisco car break-in prompted JD Vance to make 'I hate police' comment: NYT

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is blaming a prior experience involving a San Francisco car break-in for his "I hate police" comment.

Murder trial of tech consultant Nima Momeni in the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins

The murder trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins Monday, a year and a half after the widely admired entrepreneur was found staggering on a deserted downtown San Francisco street seeking help.