FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
2021 marks 10 year anniversary of Bastrop County Complex Fire
Saturday, people came together in Bastrop to remember what happened and how far they've come.
Saturday, people came together in Bastrop to remember what happened and how far they've come.
Bastrop will be home to new $8 million medical marijuana facility
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is building a new facility to keep up with increased demand as the state’s medical marijuana program expands.
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is building a new facility to keep up with increased demand as the state’s medical marijuana program expands.
Family, friends surprise Elgin WWII vet with drive-by convoy
All the people that drove by are avid goers at the Cotton Country Club Dance Hall in Granger which is Dud’s favorite place to dance every Sunday.
All the people that drove by are avid goers at the Cotton Country Club Dance Hall in Granger which is Dud’s favorite place to dance every Sunday.
Rodney Reed's fate now in hands of district judge as hearing wraps up
The state brought forward more witnesses close to Stacey, however it was the testimony technically "off the record" that got all the attention today.
The state brought forward more witnesses close to Stacey, however it was the testimony technically "off the record" that got all the attention today.
State has family of Stites and Fennell take the stand in Reed hearing
As Rodney Reed's appeal hearing draws to a close, the state works to change the negative character image of Jimmy Fennell after last week's testimony.
As Rodney Reed's appeal hearing draws to a close, the state works to change the negative character image of Jimmy Fennell after last week's testimony.
State brings in forensic experts on day seven of Reed hearing
Now on the 7th day of Reed's appeal hearing, the state calls two forensic pathologists to the stand to share their opinions on Stacey Stites's death.
Now on the 7th day of Reed's appeal hearing, the state calls two forensic pathologists to the stand to share their opinions on Stacey Stites's death.
State brings in memory expert in Rodney Reed evidentiary hearing
Day six of the Rodney Reed appeal hearing was an attempt by the state to discredit the defense's witnesses.
Day six of the Rodney Reed appeal hearing was an attempt by the state to discredit the defense's witnesses.
State calls on law enforcement witnesses in Rodney Reed hearing
The State started to make its case Friday by bringing in several law enforcement officials who either worked with Jimmy Fennell or were involved in the investigation.
The State started to make its case Friday by bringing in several law enforcement officials who either worked with Jimmy Fennell or were involved in the investigation.
Stacey Stites' fiancé takes witness stand for questioning
On day 4 of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the state and defense both took time to question Stites' fiancé, Jimmy Fennell.
On day 4 of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the state and defense both took time to question Stites' fiancé, Jimmy Fennell.
Day 3 of Rodney Reed's hearing continues to see witness statements
On day 3 of the hearing, Reed's attorneys brought in multiple witnesses that commented on the relationship between Stacey Stites and Jimmy Fennell.
On day 3 of the hearing, Reed's attorneys brought in multiple witnesses that commented on the relationship between Stacey Stites and Jimmy Fennell.
Rodney Reed's defense brings forth more witnesses to make their case
The defense called on four more witnesses to speak on Rodney Reed's and Stacy Stites' relationship and her fiancé Jimmy Fennell's character.
The defense called on four more witnesses to speak on Rodney Reed's and Stacy Stites' relationship and her fiancé Jimmy Fennell's character.
Rodney Reed's lawyers bring in first witness of appeal hearing
On day one of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the defense brings in Dr. Andrew Baker, independent forensic pathologist, as their first witness.
On day one of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the defense brings in Dr. Andrew Baker, independent forensic pathologist, as their first witness.
Lawyers make case for Rodney Reed's innocence at appeal hearing
Reed was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites in 1996 and sentenced to death but he has always maintained that he was innocent.
Reed was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites in 1996 and sentenced to death but he has always maintained that he was innocent.
Appeal process for Rodney Reed begins in pre-trial hearing
Rodney Reed's lawyers claim they have new evidence and witnesses that will prove Reed's innocence after he was granted a stay of execution in 2019.
Rodney Reed's lawyers claim they have new evidence and witnesses that will prove Reed's innocence after he was granted a stay of execution in 2019.
Lawyers hope to prove Rodney Reed's innocence as court process begins
Lawyers will work out pre-trial issues ahead of an appeal hearing in two weeks for Reed who was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites.
Lawyers will work out pre-trial issues ahead of an appeal hearing in two weeks for Reed who was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites.
Family, supporters of Rodney Reed rally at Texas Capitol
Some movement has taken place in Reed's case, A close source told FOX 7 Reed has been transferred back to the Bastrop County jail as of this weekend.
Some movement has taken place in Reed's case, A close source told FOX 7 Reed has been transferred back to the Bastrop County jail as of this weekend.
Authorities say missing Bastrop teen may be in Austin
17-year-old Rebecca Cohen disappeared from Bastrop on June 15 and investigators believe she may be in Austin.
17-year-old Rebecca Cohen disappeared from Bastrop on June 15 and investigators believe she may be in Austin.
Austin Pets Alive in urgent need of fosters for Bastrop County dogs
The 20 dogs are recovering from distemper and APA! says they are facing euthanasia if they cannot find fosters in the next 48 hours.
The 20 dogs are recovering from distemper and APA! says they are facing euthanasia if they cannot find fosters in the next 48 hours.
LCRA could open more floodgates depending on rain over next few days
With more rain in the forecast, the LCRA is warning about storm runoff and flooding.
With more rain in the forecast, the LCRA is warning about storm runoff and flooding.