Presidential candidates on media tours
With the 2024 presidential campaigns underway, Vice President Kamala Harris has been on a media tour, and former President Donald Trump has been holding rallies in blue states.
Preparing for elderly care
When a loved one reaches the later stages of life, their family many times will have to make difficult decisions about their care. Here to talk more about this is Sienna Lindemann with the Aging Services Council.
UT Austin professor speaks on Iran's attack
Jeremi Suri, a UT Austin professor of public affairs and history education, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk more about Iran launching missiles into Israel.
Austin City Council approves $5.9B budget
The Austin City Council has approved a nearly a $6 billion budget. It focuses on public safety and housing, but also increases the property tax rate. District five Austin City Council member Ryan Alter spoke on the budget.
United Auto Workers vs Trump and Musk
The United Auto Workers union has filed federal labor charges against former President Trump and Elon Musk. The UAW says it's over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. The action comes after Trump and Musk talked about workers walking off the job on Musk social media platform X.
Medicare Part D discussion
Lawmakers are asking for more information about a Medicare program meant to subsidize insurance companies. FOX 7 Austin was joined by an expert to discuss
Race for U.S. President
Vice President Kamala Harris chose Governor Tim Walz for her running mate this week, and former President Trump announced his choice for vice president, Senator JD Vance, during the Republican convention. So who will take the ticket in November?
Controversial Project 2025 raises concerns
The director of the controversial group Project 2025, Paul Dance, has stepped down. Project 2025 is a 1,000 page handbook outlining far right policies aimed at overhauling the federal government in favor of government workers more loyal to a Trump presidency. FOX 7 Austin was joined by political analysts to discuss.
Social security benefits from ex-spouses?
Some ex-spouses could qualify for Social Security benefits from a previous marriage, even years after the divorce. Sylvia Gordon, also known as the Medicare Mama, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Biden wants changes to the SCOTUS
President Joe Biden is calling for major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak to discuss.
President Biden calls for major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court
President Joe Biden is calling for major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak to discuss.
Lake levels are up after recent rain
Last week's rain not only brought some relief from the July temps, but it also gave local lakes a mid-summer boost. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to Dakota Morrissiey from the Daily Trib to discuss.
How does Biden's exit change the race?
So much has happened so fast since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection just days ago. In that time, Vice President Kamala Harris has catapulted to the front as the presumptive Democratic nominee
Not all prescription costs will be capped for people enrolled in Medicare, expert says
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
Not all prescription costs will be capped
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
Hays County district clerk Avrey Anderson resigns
A Hays County district clerk resigns, and Kyle city leaders are also in the spotlight for their spending. Hays Free Press publisher Ashley Kontnier joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Avrey Anderson resigns
Avrey Anderson has resigned from his position as the Hays County District Clerk amid a lawsuit to remove him from office.
Prescription costs for people enrolled in Medicare will soon be capped
Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Medicare expert speaks on prescription costs
Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Gun violence in the U.S.
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling on Americans to take a different approach to gun violence. Vivek Murthy issued a report calling firearm violence in our country a crisis. He's asking people to start treating it like a public health issue.