Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race and more fallout for power companies following Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin chief political reporter Rudy Koski and his panel of experts discuss.
Police looking for person of interest in September hit-and-run crash
Austin police are looking for a person of interest in a North Austin crash that seriously injured an elderly person back in September.
Fentanyl operation uncovered by Texas law enforcement
Over 300 suspected fentanyl pills were seized from a home in Round Rock after an undercover operation.
License plate readers helping Austin police catch criminals
License plate readers are back, and the Austin Police Department is using the technology to catch criminals.
Man charged with murder for stabbing another to death in Southeast Austin
A man was arrested for stabbing another man to death in Southeast Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
Missing 12-year-old Georgia girl found in Ohio, officials say
Authorities were looking for Maria Gomez-Perez, a missing 12-year-old girl from Georgia, who was found at a shopping center in Ohio. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has more on the search for her in this "Missing in Texas."
‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
Magnitude 5.1 West Texas earthquake felt in Downtown Dallas
For the second day in a row, an earthquake has rattled homes in West Texas. Many people in North Texas also felt this one.
Bird-friendly buildings: Austin looking at improving designs, codes
Central Texas bird conservationists want Austin to implement bird-friendly building codes.
Multiple drive-by shootings in same Elgin neighborhood: police
Elgin police are investigating three drive-by shootings in the same stretch of road over the last few weeks.
Georgetown boy returns home after near death experience during NYC birthday trip
10-year-old Riker Stippick is finally home in Georgetown after he had a near death experience while visiting New York City for his birthday earlier this year.
Austin bar employees get training on opioid awareness
Stevi stevenson, operation and security lead, emo's and scoot inn, live nation Phil owen, program manager, communities for recovery Brian block, nightlife and entertainment services manager, city of austin
Pflugerville officer shoots suspect attempting to steal patrol vehicle: city
A narcotics investigation and traffic stop turned into an officer-involved shooting in Pflugerville after the city says the suspect attempted to steal a police car.
Doctors seeing more stroke patients under 65
Doctors are seeing more stroke patients under the age of 65. Dr. Farzan Ghosianzadeh joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to talk about why and what to look out for in this HealthBeat.
VP Kamala Harris's trip to Houston receives praise and pushback
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Houston at the American Federation of Teachers convention which drew praise and pushback.
Gas leak in Pflugerville prompts evacuation of multiple homes
Seven homes were evacuated Wednesday night after a major gas leak in Pflugerville.
Sentinel school safety system launched for Texas schools
Sentinel, a school safety program, has officially been launched to support all schools across Texas as a way to monitor safety policies and threat assessments.
Florida man accused of stealing from Dallas funeral home may be serial criminal, Georgia police say
Police in Georgia are looking for a Florida man they believe stole medical stretchers from multiple funeral homes.
Hurricane Beryl death toll increases: 26 killed in Houston-area by fallen trees, flooding, fire
The Hurricane Beryl death toll in the Houston area has risen to 26, including a civilian Houston Police Department employee, a grandmother, a man sheltering with his family and a fire victim.
2 murders happen within a week at same Southeast Austin apartment complex
Austin Police are investigating the second homicide at the same Southeast Austin apartment complex in less than a week.