Students react to cell phone ban
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Iran-Israel ceasefire breaks
Israel and Iran accused each other of breaking a ceasefire during the early hours of their truce.
Israel and Iran accused each other of breaking a ceasefire during the early hours of their truce.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
Texas anti-NDA bill gets Abbott's signature, takes effect later this year
A law banning nondisclosure agreements in sexual assault cases will take effect later this year after getting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature Saturday.
A law banning nondisclosure agreements in sexual assault cases will take effect later this year after getting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature Saturday.
US House bill would close loophole that legalized THC products in Texas
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.
Texas to put warning labels on foods with certain food additives
A new Texas law will require warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives that are "not recommended for human consumption" by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK.
A new Texas law will require warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives that are "not recommended for human consumption" by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK.
House blocks progressive's Trump impeachment bid with bipartisan vote
The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.
The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.
Texas loosens gun laws, bans 'red flag' orders
Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.
The Texas News Show: 6/23/25
FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt highlights the top stories making headlines in Central Texas and across the state.
FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt highlights the top stories making headlines in Central Texas and across the state.
Melissa and Mark Hortman, their dog to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Israel-Iran updates: Ceasefire shaky as Israel says Iran launched more missiles
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be faltering Tuesday morning. Here's the latest between the two counties and the U.S. involvement.
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be faltering Tuesday morning. Here's the latest between the two counties and the U.S. involvement.
Al Green introduces articles of impeachment against Trump over Iran attacks
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to recent attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to recent attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Trump swearing video: Says Iran, Israel ‘don’t know what the f—’ they’re doing
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Cedar Park hemp business reacts to Gov. Abbott's veto of SB 3
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
Anti-Iran war protest takes place at Texas Capitol
An emergency anti-Iran war protest brought together a group of community members, students, and anti-war organizers on Monday night in Republic Square.
An emergency anti-Iran war protest brought together a group of community members, students, and anti-war organizers on Monday night in Republic Square.
Cedar Park hemp business react to veto of SB 3
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
Trending crime called ‘jugging’ now a felony offense in Texas
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
Trump claims ceasefire between Iran and Israel
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Iran attacks U.S. air base in Qatar
Iran retaliated against U.S. airstrikes by targeting American bases in the region. Now, the ball is in the President's court with the world watching to see what comes next
Iran retaliated against U.S. airstrikes by targeting American bases in the region. Now, the ball is in the President's court with the world watching to see what comes next
Dan Patrick reacts to veto of SB 3
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused Gov. Abbott of wanting to legalize recreational marijuana. Late Sunday night, Gov. Abbott vetoed SB 3, which would have banned the sale of most consumable hemp products
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused Gov. Abbott of wanting to legalize recreational marijuana. Late Sunday night, Gov. Abbott vetoed SB 3, which would have banned the sale of most consumable hemp products