Backpage.com founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $3M for money laundering
Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million for a single money laundering count in a sprawling case involving allegations of a yearslong scheme to promote and profit from prostitution through classified ads.
Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million for a single money laundering count in a sprawling case involving allegations of a yearslong scheme to promote and profit from prostitution through classified ads.
Beloved elderly Inland Empire couple, dog seemingly vanish after leaving nudist ranch
A desperate search continues for a beloved elderly couple and their dog after they vanished after leaving their Inland Empire home last weekend.
A desperate search continues for a beloved elderly couple and their dog after they vanished after leaving their Inland Empire home last weekend.
Little Joe of Little Joe y La Familia undergoes emergency heart procedure
Little Joe of Little Joe y La Familia is recovering after undergoing an emergency heart procedure.
Little Joe of Little Joe y La Familia is recovering after undergoing an emergency heart procedure.
New Downtown Austin mural
A new community came together to celebrate a new beginning in downtown Austin with a mural.
A new community came together to celebrate a new beginning in downtown Austin with a mural.
WilCo death investigator role
This week, the Williamson County Commissioners court approved a $635.1 million budget that will bring nearly 50 new positions to the county, including four new death investigators.
This week, the Williamson County Commissioners court approved a $635.1 million budget that will bring nearly 50 new positions to the county, including four new death investigators.
Teen Eagle Scout earns 138 merit badges
One teenager in West Austin made her scout troops proud as she rose through the ranks.
One teenager in West Austin made her scout troops proud as she rose through the ranks.
Project Connect lawsuit filed
A new class action lawsuit against the City of Austin wants to pump the brakes on collecting millions of tax dollars for Project Connect.
A new class action lawsuit against the City of Austin wants to pump the brakes on collecting millions of tax dollars for Project Connect.
Changes to polling locations in Austin area
Election Day is a little more than two months away, and in the Austin area, there will be a couple of changes voters should know about ahead of Nov. 5.
Election Day is a little more than two months away, and in the Austin area, there will be a couple of changes voters should know about ahead of Nov. 5.
Beekeeper worried construction could hurt bees
A Williamson County beekeeper is concerned a new development will kill off her livelihood.
A Williamson County beekeeper is concerned a new development will kill off her livelihood.
New details on foiled school shooting plot
Giana Castillo, 17, is charged with terroristic threat. She's accused of planning an attack on Graham Elementary, which she previously attended.
Giana Castillo, 17, is charged with terroristic threat. She's accused of planning an attack on Graham Elementary, which she previously attended.
Milwaukee park-and-ride fight; homeless encampments persist
A large fight broke out at a Milwaukee County park-and-ride lot on Saturday, and the people involved weren't supposed to be there at all.
A large fight broke out at a Milwaukee County park-and-ride lot on Saturday, and the people involved weren't supposed to be there at all.
Kyle PD increasing its staff
The City of Kyle is the 11th fastest growing city in America. Because of this, the Kyle Police Department is increasing its staff to meet the needs of the community
The City of Kyle is the 11th fastest growing city in America. Because of this, the Kyle Police Department is increasing its staff to meet the needs of the community
Brenna Swindell is back with family
One day after being found safe in Oregon, Brenna Swindell is reuniting with loved ones here in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin is also learning more about the domestic violence incident back in July.
One day after being found safe in Oregon, Brenna Swindell is reuniting with loved ones here in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin is also learning more about the domestic violence incident back in July.
New Jan. 6 attack indictment
The Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is back in the spotlight. A federal grand jury re-indicted Donald Trump on Election Interference charges
The Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is back in the spotlight. A federal grand jury re-indicted Donald Trump on Election Interference charges
Presidential campaigns in the swing states
The race for the White House could come down to just a handful of crucial swing states. Both campaigns are focusing their time and money in those swing states as we get closer to Election Day
The race for the White House could come down to just a handful of crucial swing states. Both campaigns are focusing their time and money in those swing states as we get closer to Election Day
APD searching for sex assault suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in an attempted sexual assault.
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in an attempted sexual assault.
Wise County crash: 4 killed, 10 injured after passenger van flips
Four people were killed and 10 others were injured when a passenger van crashed on Wednesday morning.
Four people were killed and 10 others were injured when a passenger van crashed on Wednesday morning.
Lockhart ISD upgrades to campus
Districts across Central Texas have been working all summer long to make sure campuses are ready for students to return. Jessica Rivera has a look at what Lockhart ISD has done.
Districts across Central Texas have been working all summer long to make sure campuses are ready for students to return. Jessica Rivera has a look at what Lockhart ISD has done.
West Nile Virus: Texas has most cases in U.S.
It's still peak mosquito season and Texas currently has more cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology shares some insight.
It's still peak mosquito season and Texas currently has more cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology shares some insight.
Woman gets kidney donation from best friend
For the past 33 years Andrei and Rhonda have been inseparable from small moments to hard times. Now they share even more. Jessica Rivera has the story.
For the past 33 years Andrei and Rhonda have been inseparable from small moments to hard times. Now they share even more. Jessica Rivera has the story.