North Carolina teacher suspended after allegedly segregating students based on political, religious beliefs
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
Demario Davis 'Man of God' headband sales explode after NFL fine, he's giving it all to charity
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
Share of Americans with no religious affiliation growing
.The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
$3G 'Jesus Shoes' filled with holy water sell out within minutes
A limited-edition sneaker, which is filled with holy water in the soles and blessed by a priest, sold out within minutes of its debut, despite each pair costing a whopping $3,000.
‘Demonstration of God’s love’: Indiana church pays off $7.8M in medical debt for 5,940 families
An Indiana church congregation is paying off $7.8 million in medical debt for approximately 5,940 families, the congregation said in a press release last week.
‘It’s hot where you’re going’: Church tells thief who stole AC unit to keep it with message on sign
An Ohio church used its message sign to condemn the actions of a thief who stole a brand new air conditioning unit from the grounds.
Atheist group's "In No God We Trust" banners stir controversy in Fort Worth
Banners saying “In No God We Trust" are stirring up controversy in downtown Fort Worth.
Additional security possible for religious organizations
Additional security measures could soon be available for religious organizations. It's in response to growing concern over mass shooting incidents in public spaces, including churches. FOX 7's Ashley Paredez has more.
East Austin pastor is unlikely 'open carry' advocate
As the battle for "open carry" was waged on the house floor on Friday, an unlikely open carry supporter cheered on from his church office.
Looking ahead to the debate over religious freedom laws
The head of a major state business association joined several civil rights advocates Tuesday to speak out against proposed religious freedom laws.
Some Texas lawmakers oppose changing religious objection law
Texas lawmakers and top business leaders are vowing to kill two proposed amendments to the state's existing religious freedom law.
Local church brings food, shoes to Austin's homeless on Easter
Sunday, members of the Austin New Church served an Easter meal to as many members of the homeless community as they could."It feels pretty incredible.
Church burglars in Austin strike again
A burglar was caught on surveillance video stealing from inside of a church auditorium last week.
Burnet County Sheriff's Office looking for info concerning incident at church
The Burnet County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for any information about an incident at Smoking for Jesus Ministry Church at 1804 FM 2342 in Burnet County on March 1.
Man makes bomb threat to Austin mosque, restaurant
The Austin Police Department has given the all clear after it investigated two bomb threats near UT campus.
FBI to investigate death of three Muslim students in North Carolina
A 46-year-old Chapel Hill man has been arrested and charged for the off-campus shooting that killed three University of North Carolina students Tuesday evening.
Local Muslim community condemns radicals in their faith
Members of the local Muslim community issued a blistering condemnation of radicals in their faith Tuesday.Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo joined the group and also had some tough words for those ma...
State Rep. Molly White defends "anti-Muslim" remarks
Republican State Representative Molly White is now fighting back against widespread criticism accusing her of being anti-Muslim.
Muslims and protestors gather for Texas Muslim Capitol Day
Thursday, hundreds from all over the state visited Austin for "Muslim Day at the Capitol," but anti-Muslim protestors did whatever they could to interrupt the event.
Bishop in Austin discuses Pope's controversial comments about family size
Pope Francis is back in the spotlight after making some controversial statements Monday.