APD seeks shooter in 1st homicide of 2026
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Officials now believe Atkinson was shot while inside the venue where he was attending a party for New Year's Eve.

Wildfire risk rises in Austin area
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Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.

Family seeks answer in Xmas Eve fatal crash
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The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.

Texas State wallops Rice at Armed Forces Bowl

The Texas State University Bobcats trounced the Rice University Owls at the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday 41-10.

These are the best places to stargaze in the Lone Star State

If you want to get a marvelous view of a meteor shower or a stunning scene of stars, there are lots of places to choose from in Texas.

Texas justice 2026: The high-profile trials to track this year

As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.

1st homicide of 2026 in Austin
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Austin has seen a violent beginning to 2026 with a fatal shooting in North Austin at a New Year's Eve party.

Seasonal affective disorder
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 Many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder also known as "SAD."  It's more than the winter blues. It's a type of depression that typically hits in the fall and gets a little worse in the winter. FOX's Anna Eliopoulos shares a few of those signs to look for in this HealthBeat.

Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
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Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims

Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.

Austin police investigate homicide
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The Austin Police Department is investigating the first homicide of 2026.

WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration

Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.

Report: 98 deaths on Austin roads in 2025
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It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King breaks the numbers down.

Christopher Taylor conviction overturned
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A Texas appeals court has overturned the deadly conduct conviction of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor. He had been convicted in 2024 in the fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva in 2019.

New Year's Eve in Austin
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The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.

Celebratory gunfire dangers
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As you're celebrating the New Year tonight, officials are reminding you to not fire your gun into the air. You could kill someone. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.

Making those New Year's resolutions stick
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 As the clock ticks down to midnight to signal the New Year, many people are preparing their resolutions for 2026. FOX's Gary Baumgarten spoke to a psychologist at Texas A&M about how you can help make your resolutions stick.