President Trump hears opposing viewpoints in debate over youth vaping

President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two months ago that he would ban most flavored e-cigarettes but later backtracking.

President Trump, first lady pay respects to Army officers killed in Afghanistan crash

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects Thursday evening to two U.S. Army officers who were killed this week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.