Man arrested for murder in homeless encampment
A man was charged with murder in connection to killing a man and then burning his body last month, police said.
A man was charged with murder in connection to killing a man and then burning his body last month, police said.
Lake Travis ISD superintendent resigns
The Lake Travis ISD school board has accepted the superintendent's resignation after misconduct allegations.
The Lake Travis ISD school board has accepted the superintendent's resignation after misconduct allegations.
Del Valle ISD teachers under investigation
Two Del Valle ISD teachers are under investigation for allegedly cheating to get their certification.
Two Del Valle ISD teachers are under investigation for allegedly cheating to get their certification.
Police investigating San Marcos murder
A suspect is in custody following a murder in San Marcos, police said.
A suspect is in custody following a murder in San Marcos, police said.
Harris County crime: Deputy fires weapon at suspect fleeing from authorities, suspect apprehended
A search is underway after a shooting in East Harris County involving a deputy.
A search is underway after a shooting in East Harris County involving a deputy.
Rural transportation for seniors
A regional transportation service, CARTS, is taking down barriers to help senior citizens get to the grocery store and medical appointments. Cards Community Engagement director Dana Platt spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
A regional transportation service, CARTS, is taking down barriers to help senior citizens get to the grocery store and medical appointments. Cards Community Engagement director Dana Platt spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
More Texas tax relief ahead? SB 4 to add onto historic property tax relief
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead exemption.
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead exemption.
School choice and online sports betting: TWITP
School choice in Texas, gender identity, and online betting were hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics
School choice in Texas, gender identity, and online betting were hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics
French Bulldogs stolen in Austin
Austin police are investigating two aggravated robbery cases where two French bulldogs were taken in different parts of town in a matter of hours.
Austin police are investigating two aggravated robbery cases where two French bulldogs were taken in different parts of town in a matter of hours.
Seattle police hunting for Luna Park Cafe egg thieves
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
Texas lawmaker looks to block certain countries from owning land in state
A bill filed by Rep. Jeff Leach would prevent countries like China, North Korea, Russia and Iran from buying property in Texas.
A bill filed by Rep. Jeff Leach would prevent countries like China, North Korea, Russia and Iran from buying property in Texas.
TWITP: Feb. 7, 2025
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
Florida boy, 15, sentenced to 25 years in prison for beating and rape of 91-year-old
A 15-year-old Florida boy has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the beating and rape of a 91-year-old woman.
A 15-year-old Florida boy has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the beating and rape of a 91-year-old woman.
APD gives update on robbery of French Bulldogs
FULL VIDEO: The Austin Police Department gave an update on an aggravated robbery case that led to two stolen French Bulldogs.
FULL VIDEO: The Austin Police Department gave an update on an aggravated robbery case that led to two stolen French Bulldogs.
ICE use of Travis Air Force base for deportations 'deeply unsettling,' California lawmaker says
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
A California lawmaker said she finds it "deeply unsettling" that Travis Air Force Base is using its base for ICE deportation flights.
'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
TEA: 60 more educators to be investigated in certification cheating scheme
The Texas Education Agency has named 60 more teachers believed to be involved in a certification cheating scandal.
The Texas Education Agency has named 60 more teachers believed to be involved in a certification cheating scandal.
Cracker Barrel won't scramble prices on eggs despite spike caused by bird flu
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.
Lockhart rejects decrim. of marijuana
A nonprofit organization is speaking out after residents in Lockhart voted in favor of eliminating the penalty for low level marijuana possession.
A nonprofit organization is speaking out after residents in Lockhart voted in favor of eliminating the penalty for low level marijuana possession.
MIT: Murder of Amber Hagerman
The case of Amber Hagerman, who the AMBER Alert is named for, is still unsolved 29 years later.
The case of Amber Hagerman, who the AMBER Alert is named for, is still unsolved 29 years later.