Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
City works to add beds for homeless shelter
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are homeless. The city is working to fix that.
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are homeless. The city is working to fix that.
Lawmakers re-examining college campus speech rules
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
State of veterans in Texas | FOX 7 Care Force
James Crabtree with the Texas Veterans Commission talks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about how veterans are doing in Texas.
James Crabtree with the Texas Veterans Commission talks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about how veterans are doing in Texas.
Man killed on e-scooter while visiting for F1
Austin police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who hit and killed a person on a scooter. It happened last month in downtown Austin while a group was visiting the city for Formula 1. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Austin police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who hit and killed a person on a scooter. It happened last month in downtown Austin while a group was visiting the city for Formula 1. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Stores brace for price rounding and cash register chaos as the U.S. Mint shuts down penny production
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Daniel Sanchez trial continues on Day 5
An Austin police officer facing time in jail will soon find out his fate. Officer Daniel Sanchez is charged with deadly conduct for the 2022 shooting death of tech entrepreneur Raj Moonesinghe. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the latest.
An Austin police officer facing time in jail will soon find out his fate. Officer Daniel Sanchez is charged with deadly conduct for the 2022 shooting death of tech entrepreneur Raj Moonesinghe. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the latest.
When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Former Texas gymnastics, martial arts instructor sentenced for child pornography crimes
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Lubbock's iconic Buddy Holly crosswalks to be removed after Texas DOT mandate
Lubbock city officials announced plans to remove all decorative crosswalks, including the iconic Buddy Holly glasses design downtown.
Lubbock city officials announced plans to remove all decorative crosswalks, including the iconic Buddy Holly glasses design downtown.
Central Texas Food Bank holds another distribution
The Central Texas Food Bank held another distribution to support those who have been impacted by the government shutdown.
The Central Texas Food Bank held another distribution to support those who have been impacted by the government shutdown.
Wurstfest in New Braunfels is underway
Wurstfest is officially underway, and the longstanding German tradition is once again bringing plenty of food, music, and fun to New Braunfels.
Wurstfest is officially underway, and the longstanding German tradition is once again bringing plenty of food, music, and fun to New Braunfels.
Fund started for Marshawn Kneeland's girlfriend
The Dallas Cowboys have now started a fund for the late Marshawn Kneeland. The player took his own life after a chase with police. The proceeds will go towards Kneeland's girlfriend, who head coach Brian Schottenheimer said is pregnant.
The Dallas Cowboys have now started a fund for the late Marshawn Kneeland. The player took his own life after a chase with police. The proceeds will go towards Kneeland's girlfriend, who head coach Brian Schottenheimer said is pregnant.
Victim killed in downtown Austin shooting
The Austin Police Department says it is investigating a homicide in Downtown Austin.
The Austin Police Department says it is investigating a homicide in Downtown Austin.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
New Jeffrey Epstein files released
The House Oversight Committee has released more than 20,000 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This followed Democrats releasing several old emails written by the convicted sex offender, suggesting President Trump knew about Epstein's abuse of underage girls.
The House Oversight Committee has released more than 20,000 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This followed Democrats releasing several old emails written by the convicted sex offender, suggesting President Trump knew about Epstein's abuse of underage girls.