Lake Austin battles hydrilla invasion

On the surface, Lake Austin looks great, but just below the surface is a growing problem, hydrilla.

How Kirk's death is affecting Texas education
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The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas public school staff over social media posts about the death of Charlie Kirk, drawing sharp criticism from a major teachers' union.

Charlie Kirk assassination sparks safety concerns in TX
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah has heightened safety concerns across Texas schools, prompting investigations into educators who made what officials deemed "inappropriate" social media posts about his death. This event has also led to the creation of new legislative committees focused on free speech and civil discourse on college campuses, reflecting a broader concern over political violence in educational settings. These actions highlight how a single act of violence has ignited a serious re-evaluation of safety protocols and political rhetoric in schools statewide.

Child and two adults fatally shot inside apartment
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A man, a woman, and a child were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a Georgetown apartment on Saturday night.

Austin weather: Slight chance of brief showers

The high for Sunday is expected to be in the mid-to-upper 90s, with a small possibility of scattered showers in the afternoon. Any rain will be brief.

Austin police investigate 44th homicide of the year

Austin police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday night in a mobile home park.

Austin Convention Center: Behind-the-scenes look at redevelopment

We are getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Convention Center redevelopment. Crews are tearing down the existing one and building a larger building in its place.

COTALAND: Austin theme park expected to open in 2026

Construction is currently underway on a new theme park coming to Austin. COTALAND is expected to open sometime in 2026.

Austin officer-involved shooting: Body cam video, audio released

The Austin Police Department has released body cam video and audio from the officer-involved shooting on September 10.

Austin restaurant employee has purse stolen in the middle of the day

A purse was stolen in the middle of the day at a popular northwest Austin restaurant and the whole thing was caught on camera.

Austin Fire Department takes part in 9/11 memorial stair climb

Austin firefighters are honoring the heroic actions of first responders who answered the call on September 11, 2001, 24 years ago, by climbing the Pleasant Valley training tower Thursday morning.

FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: LBJ vs Wimberley

Who will win in Week 3's Game of the Week: the LBJ Jaguars or the Wimberley Texans? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.

Lawmakers call for UT group's ban over controversial Trump piñata post

While the controversial post is regarding a week-old Democratic event, the anti-Trump pictures appearing the day after Charlie Kirk's death caught the eye of Republicans online.