Leander ISD's VATRE proposal
School districts across Central Texas are looking for ways to bridge growing budget gaps. Now, some are turning to voters.
School districts across Central Texas are looking for ways to bridge growing budget gaps. Now, some are turning to voters.
A look at the controversial 'Dog's Head' development
We are getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called 'Dog's Head.' A few weeks ago, there was a lot of pushback against the Austin City Council. It approved development to move forward on land recently annexed by the city.
We are getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called 'Dog's Head.' A few weeks ago, there was a lot of pushback against the Austin City Council. It approved development to move forward on land recently annexed by the city.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
3 children killed in recent crashes across Texas
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes contain repeated writing quirks that could help identify suspect, expert says
Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities have said she was taken from her home in northern Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1, after a masked intruder appeared on her front steps in recovered doorbell camera video.
Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities have said she was taken from her home in northern Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1, after a masked intruder appeared on her front steps in recovered doorbell camera video.
Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Big Bend National Park border project paused
The controversial project is being put on hold as Customs Border Patrol commissioner Rodney Scott is headed to the area for an evaluation. FOX 4 Dallas reporter Amelia Jones has the story.
The controversial project is being put on hold as Customs Border Patrol commissioner Rodney Scott is headed to the area for an evaluation. FOX 4 Dallas reporter Amelia Jones has the story.
'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'
Georgetown ISD approves VATRE for teacher raises
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Former Ft. Hood doctor pleads not guilty
The former Fort Hood doctor accused of recording and sexually assaulting patients has pleaded not guilty to all charges. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt reports.
The former Fort Hood doctor accused of recording and sexually assaulting patients has pleaded not guilty to all charges. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt reports.
Back to school pediatric health
As kids head back to school, they’re also getting back to recess, PE and after school sports all while dealing with the Texas heat. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with some pediatricians from Texas Children's Hospital with what parents should know to help keep their kids healthy, hydrated and safe this school year.
As kids head back to school, they’re also getting back to recess, PE and after school sports all while dealing with the Texas heat. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with some pediatricians from Texas Children's Hospital with what parents should know to help keep their kids healthy, hydrated and safe this school year.
Back to school for Austin ISD
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students tomorrow. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more from Lamar Middle School.
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students tomorrow. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more from Lamar Middle School.
Austin man uses hidden camera to catch trail break-ins
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man and he decided to take action. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has the story.
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man and he decided to take action. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has the story.
Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
Austin back-to-school safety news conference
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis and other officials talk about back-to-school safety.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis and other officials talk about back-to-school safety.
Big Bend National Park: Lawsuit to stop work
A new federal lawsuit is trying to stop border security work inside Big Bend National Park. Amelia Jones with FOX 4 Dallas has the details.
A new federal lawsuit is trying to stop border security work inside Big Bend National Park. Amelia Jones with FOX 4 Dallas has the details.
D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
19-year-old arrested after shooting injures 5, including 1 student near VSU residence hall
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old Saturday in connection with a shooting outside Virginia State University residence halls that left five people injured.
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old Saturday in connection with a shooting outside Virginia State University residence halls that left five people injured.
Good Samaritan shot during struggle in TJ Maxx parking lot in Alameda
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect.
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect.