'Ghost neighborhoods' in Austin
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Imagine living next to a new neighborhood development, but the developer never finishes?construction. That's the reality for some people in South Austin, who say a so-called "ghost neighborhood" is unsightly and potentially dangerous.

Suspect has extensive criminal history
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The man at the center of a homicide investigation this week has an extensive criminal history, court records revealed.

FOX 7 Espa?ol - 11/19/24 Titulares
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El presidente Joe Biden pide un alto el fuego mientras las fuerzas israel?es atacan Beirut. Una explosi?n mortal destruye un almac?n en N?poles. Beyonc? actuar? en el primer espect?culo de medio tiempo de la NFL el d?a de Navidad de Netflix este a?o en Houston. El combate de boxeo Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson se ha convertido oficialmente en una de las retransmisiones m?s vistas de Netflix.

Texas shooting spree suspect declared incompetent
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A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.

The Sports Office: Nov. 18, 2024
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FOX 7 Austin's Dennis de la Pena and producer Julian Martinez talk about the latest in sports!

Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent

A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.

Drippings Springs ISD athletics on a roll
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In this edition of the Local Bulletin, FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Ashley Kontnier, from the Hays Free Press, to discuss Wimberley roads, Dripping Springs ISD sports, and how to help during the holidays.

Manor Senior High School deadly stabbing suspect has court hearing

A teen accused of stabbing another teen to death at Manor Senior High School had his first court hearing Monday morning. Mac Brown Mbanwei is charged with first degree murder.

Manor HS stabbing suspect has court hearing
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The teen accused of stabbing another teen to death at Manor Senior High School last month had his first court hearing on Nov. 18.

APD investigating 6 homicides in 10 days
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Austin police have responded to six homicides over the last 10 days. The most recent involved a woman who was caught in the crossfire as two men were fighting over a gun that went off

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.

Texas high school football playoffs: Area round begins this week

Which Central Texas teams are continuing on to the postseason? Check out the schedule for the area round of the 2024 Texas high school football playoffs.

The Austin Empty Bowl Project
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The Austin Empty Bowl Project is an effort by Austin Area Potters to help fight hunger in Central Texas. And to get ready for the community event, FOX 7's Tierra Neubaum is making soup to get us in the spirit.

Good Day Cooks: Via 313
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Via 313 is a Detroit-style pizza. Via 313 means by way of Detroit, because 313 is the area code. They make pizzas in a square pan.

Keeping Score: Texas Sports Academy
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At Texas Sports Academy, they aggressively believe students don't have to sit in a chair at a desk for six hours a day. They spend two hours on academics and four hours for life skills like financial literacy, public speaking, and teamwork. They deliver those skills through sports.

Thanksgiving pies at Manana
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Thanksgiving is soon and Meghan Briseno is talking about Thanksgiving pies.

Meet Cleveland Cavalier and Chicago Bull
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Cleveland Cavalier and Chicago Bull are littermates, both boys and about three months old. They can be adopted together, but not required because they're not bonded. One is an explorer the other is more relaxed.

Texas man gets life in prison after 6th DWI; prosecutors say punishment fits the crime

A Comal County man has been sentenced to life in prison for his sixth DWI. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the prosecutors of his case about why they believe that the punishment fits the crime.

FOX 7 Focus: Man gets life for sixth DWI
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A Comal County man is set to spend life in prison after pleading guilty to his sixth DWI. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the prosecutors in this case about why they think the punishment fits the crime.