Austin's 2025 homicide wrap
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time, fewer homicides. Detectives said fewer cases doesn't mean less work though, and two killings this year remain unsolved.
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time, fewer homicides. Detectives said fewer cases doesn't mean less work though, and two killings this year remain unsolved.
U.S. seizes second oil tanker
The Coast Guard seized a second oil tanker off the Coast of Venezuela over the weekend and is in pursuit of a third, government officials said.
The Coast Guard seized a second oil tanker off the Coast of Venezuela over the weekend and is in pursuit of a third, government officials said.
Santa's helpers water ski on Lake Austin
On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.
On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.
Busy holiday travel at Austin airport
Austin airport officials say the next two weeks will be very busy for holiday travel. To speed things up, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Austin airport officials say the next two weeks will be very busy for holiday travel. To speed things up, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Texas faces increased wildfire risk as near-record heat expected during Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like spring in Texas this week as forecasters said much of the state can expect near-record warmth for Christmas.
It’s beginning to look a lot like spring in Texas this week as forecasters said much of the state can expect near-record warmth for Christmas.
FOX 7 Focus: Interview with Nathan Bernier
FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan sat down with KUT Transportation Reporter Nathan Bernier.
FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan sat down with KUT Transportation Reporter Nathan Bernier.
Social media influencer Ash Trevino arrested in Texas on felony fraud warrants
Social media influencer Ashley Nicole Trevino, known online as Ash Trevino, was arrested in North Texas on Dec. 17 on active felony warrants for healthcare and welfare fraud, according to court records.
Social media influencer Ashley Nicole Trevino, known online as Ash Trevino, was arrested in North Texas on Dec. 17 on active felony warrants for healthcare and welfare fraud, according to court records.
South Oak Cliff football player arrested for shooting teammate just hours after championship win
A South Oak Cliff High School football player is accused of shooting a teammate just hours after their state championship win over the weekend.
A South Oak Cliff High School football player is accused of shooting a teammate just hours after their state championship win over the weekend.
Entertainment headlines with TMZ
TMZ takes a look at the entertainment stories making headlines, including the aftermath of the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, the death of actor James Ransone and rapper Nicki Minaj at a TPUSA event.
TMZ takes a look at the entertainment stories making headlines, including the aftermath of the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, the death of actor James Ransone and rapper Nicki Minaj at a TPUSA event.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Tips to keep pets safe for the Holiday season
Austin Pets Alive give tips and tricks concerning gift giving for your pets and friends for the Holiday season.
Austin Pets Alive give tips and tricks concerning gift giving for your pets and friends for the Holiday season.
Texas begins policing public restroom access
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.
Tight GOP Primary in Texas Senate as race heats up
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
Rollingwood police investigate early morning gunfire and vehicle theft
Rollingwood police are investigating an early morning vehicle theft involving gunfire on Park Hills Drive that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order before the stolen car was recovered.
Rollingwood police are investigating an early morning vehicle theft involving gunfire on Park Hills Drive that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order before the stolen car was recovered.
Man accused of setting off explosions in South Austin
A man was arrested in connection to multiple explosions in the Austin area, police said.
A man was arrested in connection to multiple explosions in the Austin area, police said.
TikTok is staying in the U.S.
After a year of legal limbo, TikTok is staying in the U.S.
After a year of legal limbo, TikTok is staying in the U.S.
Hwy 183 North Project almost complete
The Hwy 183 North Project will fast track the link from Liberty Hill to downtown Austin, with new express lanes and no red lights.
The Hwy 183 North Project will fast track the link from Liberty Hill to downtown Austin, with new express lanes and no red lights.
Several CTX cities removed license plate readers
License plate readers played a key role in catching the Brown University shooting suspect, but several Central Texas cities recently got rid of theirs.
License plate readers played a key role in catching the Brown University shooting suspect, but several Central Texas cities recently got rid of theirs.
New details on Brown University shooting suspect
A frantic search for the suspect in last weekend's mass shooting at Brown University ended at a New Hampshire storage facility. The man was found dead inside, and then authorities revealed he was also suspected of killing an MIT professor.
A frantic search for the suspect in last weekend's mass shooting at Brown University ended at a New Hampshire storage facility. The man was found dead inside, and then authorities revealed he was also suspected of killing an MIT professor.
Luke Air Force Base lockdown lifted after reports of active shooter incident
The lockdown at Luke Air Force Base has been lifted following reports of an active shooter incident.
The lockdown at Luke Air Force Base has been lifted following reports of an active shooter incident.