I-35/US 290 East flyovers to close for repairs
Your commute this weekend could take a little longer as TxDOT is closing the I-35/US 290 East flyovers for repairs. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
Your commute this weekend could take a little longer as TxDOT is closing the I-35/US 290 East flyovers for repairs. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
FEMA sends money to Texas to stabilize eroding coastal road
Over half a million in federal relief funding has been allocated to Texas for repairs to an eroding coastal road in Aransas County.
Over half a million in federal relief funding has been allocated to Texas for repairs to an eroding coastal road in Aransas County.
2 men accused of stealing copper
Austin police have arrested two men for stealing hundreds of pounds of copper. Investigators say these crimes are part of a bigger problem, causing major outages across the city, even when thieves don’t find what they’re looking for. FOX 7 Austin CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has more.
Austin police have arrested two men for stealing hundreds of pounds of copper. Investigators say these crimes are part of a bigger problem, causing major outages across the city, even when thieves don’t find what they’re looking for. FOX 7 Austin CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has more.
Georgetown Red Poppy Fest returns
The annual Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown kicked off Friday. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more on how vendors are hoping the red poppies will put them into the black.
The annual Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown kicked off Friday. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more on how vendors are hoping the red poppies will put them into the black.
31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
Can Texas' power grid handle the meteoric rise of AI data centers?
Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.
Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.
Sloth World Orlando to file for bankruptcy, will no longer open; 'we have no other options'
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
The Amazing Acro-Cats! at Rollins Theatre
FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan gets all the details about the event that's going on from April 22 to May 3.
FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan gets all the details about the event that's going on from April 22 to May 3.
Earth Day Clean Up Day with Trail Conservancy
FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has all the details about the event at Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Lady Bird Lake as hundreds of volunteers signed up to help keep our lake beautiful again.
FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has all the details about the event at Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Lady Bird Lake as hundreds of volunteers signed up to help keep our lake beautiful again.
Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
Bus crash near Pentagon injures 23, including 10 Defense personnel
A collision between two commuter buses near the Pentagon injured 23 people Friday morning, including 10 Department of Defense personnel, according to a statement from the Pentagon Force Protection Agency obtained by FOX News.
A collision between two commuter buses near the Pentagon injured 23 people Friday morning, including 10 Department of Defense personnel, according to a statement from the Pentagon Force Protection Agency obtained by FOX News.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 83 latest updates
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 83 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 83 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Texas THC ban on hold until at least May 1
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend
Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.
Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.
VIDEO: Kangaroo spotted on Texas highway
A coffee truck owner stranded on Interstate 20 near Gordon had an unexpected moment while waiting for a tow truck.
A coffee truck owner stranded on Interstate 20 near Gordon had an unexpected moment while waiting for a tow truck.
SUV leads half-hour police chase across Los Angeles
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles.
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles.
Medical marijuana reclassified by new Trump order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could have some implications in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could have some implications in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
2026 NFL Draft Day 1: Cowboys take safety Caleb Downs, pass rusher Malachi Lawrence in first round
The Cowboys made two picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, both intended to improve the team's poor defense from last season.
The Cowboys made two picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, both intended to improve the team's poor defense from last season.
Texas man sentenced to 30 years for purchasing child exploitation livestreams
A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.
A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.