Iconic Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely

With the end of NYC summer in sight, the iconic Coney Island Cyclone in Brooklyn was placed out of service indefinitely on Friday after the 97-year-old roller coaster malfunctioned a day prior.

Babe Ruth jersey sells at auction for over $24 million

The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to center field, sold at auction early Sunday for over $24 million.

Man receives fentanyl victim's heart
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A Buda man became the recipient of a North Texas teen?s heart after he died from fentanyl poisoning. Now Jay de la Garza has dedicated himself to the fight to end the opioid crisis. De la Garza, the teen's mother Kelly Stovall, and Becky White, founder of "A Change for Cam", join FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.

Taylor in Stage 2 water restrictions
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The city of Taylor is now under Stage 2 water restrictions, which require residents to reduce their water consumption by 10%.

Free Mpox vaccines from APH
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Austin Public Health spent Saturday administering free Mpox vaccines to Austinites.

Mason County wildfire almost contained
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The North Art Complex fire in Mason County is almost completely contained.

120 lbs pot seized in traffic stop
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Pounds of marijuana were seized during a Georgetown traffic stop, says the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Child dies after apparent drowning
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A child is dead after police say they drowned in an apartment complex pool in Pflugerville.

Concerns about Rise at West Campus
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Students living at a West Campus apartment complex say they have no power, no water, no A/C and no answers.

Amber Alert Ryan Akagbusi: 8-year-old nonverbal boy last seen in Fort Bend County

A local Amber Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi out of Fort Bend County. He was last seen in the Richmond area at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Teen arrested for threatening school
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A teen is facing a felony charge after she allegedly posted 'concerning' statements on her Instagram about an Austin ISD elementary school.

Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s husband accused of murdering her, dragging body from home: court documents

Criminal complaint documents obtained by FOX 5 reveal gruesome details, accusing Naresh Bhatt of murdering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a missing Virginia mother presumed dead, and dragging her body from their Manassas Park home.

WATCH: Fulshear police officer wrangles gator with his bare hands

It was quite the day for the Fulshear Police Department on Friday. Lt. Bill Henry tells FOX 26 that he and Officer Stewart got a call around 7 a.m. regarding a gator in the backyard of a home in the Polo Ranch Subdivision.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid, endorsing Donald Trump

Ahead of a planned speech in Phoenix, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said in a Pennsylvania court filing Friday that he is endorsing Donald Trump for president.

Man indicted for shooting Texas cheerleader
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The man accused of shooting and severely injuring a Texas high school cheerleader last spring in Elgin has been indicted on two felony counts.

Texas shooting spree suspect in court
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Shane James Jr, the suspect in a multi-county shooting spree last December, was in a Travis County courtroom for the first time Friday.

Russia-Ukraine latest
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The Biden administration is preparing to send more aid to Ukraine, as troops continue their incursion into Russia. It comes as the pentagon acknowledges it was not given a heads up about this recent operation. FOX's Madison Scarpino has more.

Bastrop mayor recall faces setback
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A petition to recall the mayor of Bastrop is facing a setback after the legitimacy of some of its signatures was challenged. FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich spoke to one of the city council members, to see what led up to this petition, and what could happen next.

Secret Service agents on leave
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Just over a month after the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump, several Secret Service agents are being put on leave as the investigation into the shooting continues. FOX's CB Cotton has more.