VIDEO: Texas DPS trooper saves man's life just seconds before high-speed crash
The man said if the trooper didn't tell him to get out of the way, the car involved in the chase would have crashed into him.
The man said if the trooper didn't tell him to get out of the way, the car involved in the chase would have crashed into him.
Texas cheerleader shooter jailed on $500,000 bond in Bastrop County
The Cheer Team said one of their teammates accidentally got into the wrong car and saw Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., 25, sitting in the passenger seat, and after apologizing and trying to leave, he pulled out a gun and started shooting.
The Cheer Team said one of their teammates accidentally got into the wrong car and saw Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., 25, sitting in the passenger seat, and after apologizing and trying to leave, he pulled out a gun and started shooting.
U.S. Supreme Court lets Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed pursue DNA testing in bid to prove innocence
Reed has long said he was wrongfully convicted for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. His lawyers will now be able to renew their legal fight for testing of crucial crime scene evidence.
Reed has long said he was wrongfully convicted for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. His lawyers will now be able to renew their legal fight for testing of crucial crime scene evidence.
Texas All-Star Cheerleader recovering after being shot before her last world championship
Those close to the cheerleader said it was supposed to be a big weekend for her, but instead she won’t be able to participate because of a senseless act of violence.
Those close to the cheerleader said it was supposed to be a big weekend for her, but instead she won’t be able to participate because of a senseless act of violence.
Woodlands Cheerleader hospitalized after shooting outside H-E-B parking lot in Elgin
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but initial details are an altercation occurred in the H-E-B parking lot and several shots were fired into a vehicle.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but initial details are an altercation occurred in the H-E-B parking lot and several shots were fired into a vehicle.
Central Texas weather: Severe storms subsides, clouds overnight
Central Texas, including Austin and the northern half of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area, is in a slight risk for severe weather, specifically for large hail. FOX 7 Austin's weather team has your forecast to help you stay weather aware.
Central Texas, including Austin and the northern half of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area, is in a slight risk for severe weather, specifically for large hail. FOX 7 Austin's weather team has your forecast to help you stay weather aware.
Man who shot, killed 2 people in Elgin arrested, police say
Police said Terrance Wayne Lewis, 35, was arrested for shooting and killing two people in Elgin on March 27.
Police said Terrance Wayne Lewis, 35, was arrested for shooting and killing two people in Elgin on March 27.
Elgin man waits for his fourth kidney transplant; friends hold fundraiser for him
Matthew Novelli was born with just one kidney, and now at 43, he's waiting for his fourth transplant. But this time, his friends are helping him out with a fundraiser in Jonestown.
Matthew Novelli was born with just one kidney, and now at 43, he's waiting for his fourth transplant. But this time, his friends are helping him out with a fundraiser in Jonestown.
Austin-area animal rescue center raises $15K to buy new x-ray machine
Austin Wildlife Rescue is being rescued after a call for help on social media. The $15,000 needed to buy a new x-ray machine was raised in a matter of days.
Austin Wildlife Rescue is being rescued after a call for help on social media. The $15,000 needed to buy a new x-ray machine was raised in a matter of days.
Crash in Elgin leaves 1 dead, 4 others hurt
The crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. on March 11 on County Line Road about a mile south of 290.
The crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. on March 11 on County Line Road about a mile south of 290.
The Refuge for DMST cleared of wrongdoing after misconduct allegations, activists speak against reopening
In March 2022, the Refuge went under investigation for allegations of misconduct, and a few months ago, it was cleared of any wrongdoing, and the state restored its license.
In March 2022, the Refuge went under investigation for allegations of misconduct, and a few months ago, it was cleared of any wrongdoing, and the state restored its license.
Central Texas weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds head out of CTX, cold front comes in
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.
Austin Humane Society takes in 57 dogs rescued from Bastrop home
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Passenger shot on US Hwy 183, found dead in Bastrop County: TSCO
The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) says a Hispanic woman in her 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Stony Point early Sunday morning in Bastrop County.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) says a Hispanic woman in her 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Stony Point early Sunday morning in Bastrop County.
State chainsaw team back to work in Austin after being released
In the first five days, 150 trees were cut and 125 miles of roadway were cleared.
In the first five days, 150 trees were cut and 125 miles of roadway were cleared.
Driver drops kids off, crashes through fence at Texas Capitol: DPS
The driver allegedly dropped two children out of her SUV, then crashed through part of the iron fence surrounding the Capitol grounds Thursday evening.
The driver allegedly dropped two children out of her SUV, then crashed through part of the iron fence surrounding the Capitol grounds Thursday evening.
Elgin ISD to provide curbside lunches for district students Feb. 4
Students will be able to pick up curbside lunches on Saturday Feb 4.Student name, address and campus will be required to pick up.
Students will be able to pick up curbside lunches on Saturday Feb 4.Student name, address and campus will be required to pick up.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Austin Disaster Relief Network ready to help with cleanup after winter storm
Residents in Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, or Williamson counties who need cleanup help can submit a request or go to ADRN’s website for information.
Residents in Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, or Williamson counties who need cleanup help can submit a request or go to ADRN’s website for information.
Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.



















