Michelle Obama nominated for a Grammy for best-seller 'Becoming'
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's “Becoming” is nominated for best-spoken word album - a category Barack Obama won twice.
Teen shot in head at Santa Fe HS signs to play baseball at University of Houston
Rome Shubert was one of 13 people that were injured in the shooting that killed 10 people. The athlete was shot in the back of the head. Now, Rome has announced that he will be signing to UH's baseball team.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on hotel occupancy tax negotiations
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plans to expand the Austin Convention Center and the current offer on the table from the county.
Gov. Abbott denounces Chick-fil-A in tweet: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight"
Governor Greg Abbott didn't seem very pleased with the update, retweeting an article about the decision with a caption supporting a San Antonio based barbecue restaurant: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight."
Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left
Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.
Gov. Abbott praises Kanye West for visiting Houston area prison
Governor Greg Abbott praises Kanye West for visiting a Houston area prison.
Mayor Adler calls hotel purchase 'right path' to address homelessness
The City says buying hotels is the new direction for providing support services, job training, substance abuse assistance and more.
‘What kind of person would do this?’: Nearly 97,000 meals for veterans stolen from Kansas-based nonprofit
A trailer filled with about 97,000 meals for veterans was stolen from a nonprofit organization in Kansas.
City of Austin looking to buy Rodeway Inn on I-35 to house homeless
On Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 in South Austin to start housing people.
Public hearings begin this week in Trump impeachment inquiry: Here's what you need to know
The House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump will go live before the public this week in televised hearings, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday.
President Jimmy Carter hospitalized for procedure to reduce pressure on brain after recent falls
Former President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized for a procedure to reduce pressure on his brain.
Waffle House customers jump behind counter to help lone, late-night employee
A recent late-night experience at a Waffle House location in Birmingham, Alabama left one customer truly humbled after he saw how fellow customers pitched in to support the lone employee on duty when he became overwhelmed.
Governor Abbott makes political comments during Veterans Day ceremony
Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.
Matthew McConaughey honors troops in Instagram post: 'Thank you for your service'
"Look up #thankyouforyourservice," he captioned the picture.
State opens up temporary campground for homeless community in Southeast Austin
Five acres of what was once a Texas Highway Depot has become a temporary home for the homeless community.
Former President George W. Bush holds 8th annual Warrior 100K bike ride for wounded veterans
It's Veterans Day weekend, and some who served at a high personal cost spent it with former President George W. Bush on his ranch in Crawford.
Two exonerated men travel to deliver letter to governor to stop Reed’s execution
Shujaa Graham and Juan Roberto Melendez traveled from Maryland and New Mexico to hand-deliver a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott's office, urging him to halt Reed's execution and allow time for new evidence that could prove his innocence to be reviewed.
As execution looms, Rodney Reed’s mother hopeful governor saves her son’s life
Sandra Reed's son Rodney has been locked up for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites, but with new witnesses and evidence that have appeared, many believe Reed is an innocent man and that Stites' former fiancé should be looked at.
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. John Bucy on Rodney Reed case
State Rep. John H. Bucy III joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what prompted a group of bipartisan lawmakers to support Rodney Reed and if the support Reed has received will convince Gov. Greg Abbott to grant a reprieve.
Business coalition pitches new shelter as Abbott opens campground
A coalition called ATX Helps wants to raise $14 million to build and operate a new temporary shelter. Construction could start by early 2020, but first about an acre of land in downtown is needed.