Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage

In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.

Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter

The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'

FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.

Northwest Hills Lawn Chair Brigade
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Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.

TXST officially joins the PAC-12 Conference
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Texas State University is entering a new era. On Wednesday, the Bobcats officially became a member of the PAC-12 Conference.

America 250: Betsy Ross & the founding of U.S. flag
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FOX's Pete Cuddihy has  a look at one of the nation's most recognizable symbols and the story of the woman widely credited for making the first one.

FIFA World Cup: Fans prepare for U.S. vs Bosnia
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The teams prepare for the big match, a must win for both as the loser's tournament will come to an end. FOX's Ashley Dvorkin has the details.

FIFA World Cup: U.S. takes on Bosnia
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FOX's Ashley Dvorkin has a preview of the knockout round match between Bosnia & Herzegovina and the U.S.

NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released

Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.

Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt

Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.

Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested

A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico vs Ecuador watch party
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FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan and Marco Bitonel joined Austinites at a watch party in Austin!

Fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July
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With the Fourth of July just days away, Central Texas firefighters and safety experts are urging everyone to exercise caution as communities prepare for historic celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday.

Deadly weekend on Texas waters
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After a deadly weekend on Texas waterways, Game Wardens are urging people to put safety first this Fourth of July.

SCOTUS transgender athlete ruling
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports. 

SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
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For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.

Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says

Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.

Rep. Greg Casar speaks after SCOTUS ruling
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Rep. Greg Casar speaks after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of birthright citizenship.

Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejects the attempt to limit birthright citizenship but did uphold state laws preventing transgender athletes in girls' sports. FOX's Rebekah Castor has the details.