FOX 7 Discussion: Backpacks for Hope helps kids of domestic violence survivors

Amanda Elkanick Oder, the Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy at Texas Advocacy Project, Inc., joins Rebecca Thomas to share more on the 10th Annual Backpacks for Hope Campaign.

Richard Sherman faces five criminal charges, says he's 'remorseful'

Sherman was belligerent, had been drinking heavily and spoke of killing himself when he left his home in the Seattle suburb of Maple Valley late Tuesday, according to police reports. His wife, Ashley Sherman, called 911 to try to have police stop him.

Music in the Morning: Ley Line
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The group performs "Oxum" and don't miss Ley Line at the Long Center and ACL Radio's The Drop In on July 22. You can reserve your free ticket by heading to thelongcenter.org.

Richard Sherman released from jail on personal recognizance

Former Seahawks player Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after police said he crashed his car in a construction zone and then tried to break into his in-laws’ home in the Seattle suburb of Redmond.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abortion providers suing to stop SB 8

Dr. Bhavik Kumar with Planned Parenthood joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the controversial "Heartbeat Bill" and what's being done to block it.

Music in the Morning: Mike Donello
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Musician Mike Donello is joined by the New Essentials to perform a song.

FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on bipartisan infrastructure plan

Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Mike Warren to talk about a proposed federal bipartisan infrastructure plan and also COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Dems spend second day in D.C.

Brian Ruddle and Wesley Story join Mike Warren to discuss how Texas Democrats are spending their second day in Washington D.C.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Dems go to D.C. to break quorum

Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Texas Dems going to Washington D.C.

Black ATX Tactical looks to change Black gun owner stereotypes

Black gun ownership in 2020 increased and now some Black gun owners are looking for ways to not only normalize owning guns but also make sure their community stays safe.

FOX 7 Discussion: First statewide Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce

Jason Shaw, the president and chair for the Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce, joins Mike Warren to talk about the first statewide deaf chamber of commerce in the United States.

Senate members discuss bill that limits transgender student athletes

Senate committee hears testimonies on SB 2 and 32, which would require students to participate in sports aligned with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Pet of the Weekend: Dusty
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This week's "Pet of the Weekend" is Dusty at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

Refrigerator pickles and peppers recipe from FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum
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Eating produce that's in season can come with a few perks. It's usually more nutritious, flavorful, and less expensive. Tierra has a recipe using a summer staple that's inspired by her grandma.

BLT sandwich recipe from FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum
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Eating produce that's in season can come with a few perks. It's usually more nutritious, flavorful, and less expensive. Tierra has a recipe using a summer staple and featuring some bread from Easy Tiger.

Watermelon pizza recipe from FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum
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Eating produce that's in season can come with a few perks. It's usually more nutritious, flavorful, and less expensive. Tierra has a recipe using a summer staple.

FOX 7 Discussion: Salvation Army of Austin's Day of Giving

Commander Major Lewis Reckline joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the Salvation Army of Austin's Day of Giving event.