White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.

Nearly $4M in fake designer purses, sunglasses, other items intercepted in Houston

Federal authorities in Houston seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods that include fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses, and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems, officials say.

Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home

Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.

Leander ISD police under investigation
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Leander ISD police are under investigation by the state for its vetting procedures.

Houston man arrested for terroristic threats
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A Houston man is facing a felony charge in Travis County after state investigators say he threatened to stab staff at the Texas Governor’s Office over online content restrictions blocking his access to anime.

U.S. and Iran's emergency ceasefire agreement
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An emerging ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S. would reportedly grant Iran authority over which ships may enter the gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.

City of Austin budget and possible bond election
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Austin voters will soon decide whether to spend nearly $300 million on parks and libraries. On Thursday, city council took the final step needed to put that proposal on the November ballot.

AISD parents concerned with new bus system
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Austin ISD officials shared details about the recently launched Bus Stop Finder and new hub stops across the district.

Royse City Police reviewing violent incident involving officer at public pool

A Royse City Police officer has been placed on administrative leave as the department reviews his actions during a disturbance at a neighborhood pool this week.

Texas appeals court upholds State Fair gun ban

The 15th Court of Appeals on Thursday said the State Fair of Texas' policy of prohibiting people from bringing firearms onto the fairgrounds was lawful and upheld an early ruling from a trial court.

AISD on Bus Stop Finder, new hub stops
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FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: District officials provide update on the changes to bus routes for the upcoming school year.

Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot

A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.

4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.

Screwworm cases in Texas continue climbing

A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces $16.8 billion SpaceX chip manufacturing plant in Texas

SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI.

State Fair of Texas 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists revealed

The State Fair of Texas revealed 15 finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards across savory, sweet, and drink categories. One of those entries is a chocolate version of the classic Fletcher’s Corny Dog.

Round Rock OIS suspect had prior run-ins with police
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Round Rock police say a son stabbed his parents before officers shot and killed him at their home Tuesday morning. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.