Texas urges Supreme Court to leave abortion law in place

Texas is also opposing the Biden administration’s call for the court to take up the abortion law and rule on its constitutionality, even though the 5th Circuit has yet to do so.

Austin homeless strategy officer to present housing plan to council

Stakeholders initially estimated over $500 million will be needed and the city’s Homeless Strategy Officer is expected to outline the cost more clearly.

Police identify moped driver killed in North Austin crash

Bobby Jones had reportedly struck a curb and was thrown from his moped. He was transported to a local hospital where he died due to his injuries.

Police identify pedestrian killed while crossing U.S. Route 290

During their investigation, police determined that a Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on the highway when Lee Roy Pryor attempted to cross the highway.

Austin police identify victim in fatal shooting outside Club Lobos

A caller had reportedly told 9-1-1 dispatch that he was leaving the club with Fernando Perez when they heard gunshots and Perez was struck.

Canine Companions puppy trainers meet their service dog puppies

Five eight-week-old future service dogs met the volunteer puppy raisers they'll be spending the next year and a half with training and socializing.

Dell Children's Medical Center marks milestone in expansion project

Construction for Dell Children's fourth bed tower is now underway on the Mueller campus and it's expected to be completed by November 2022.

Delta-8 THC is illegal, Texas Department of State Health Services says

Delta 8 is a cannabinoid sold as edibles, tinctures, pills, topical ointment, you can smoke it and vape it. Most CBD dispensaries and vape stores sell it.

Double murder suicide renews conversation on domestic violence, mental health

The statistics are staggering in Texas when it comes to how many people are killed by family members every year, and a wife and child in Austin are now the latest victims of this troubling trend.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature ends third special session

Ed Espinosa, the president of Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to discuss the third special session.

Austin ISD begins pooled testing at Ridgetop Elementary School

According to Austin ISD, pooled testing is a new method where students from the same class put their swabs into one testing vial.

H-E-B goes mobile again for Feast of Sharing celebrations

H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing will donate more than 340,000 meals to 18 Texas food banks and provide monetary gifts to more than 45 hunger relief organizations in the state.

Barton Springs Pool reopens after closing due to flooding

The Austin Parks and Recreation Aquatic Division says the pool was back open today after it was closed on October 14 after heavy rainfall.

Austin police officers participate in Special Olympics Texas Torch Run

APD officers and other law enforcement from across Central Texas ran nearly 1.5 miles up to the steps of the Texas State Capitol as a way to bring awareness.

Texas voters will decide on lowering property taxes after Legislature completes last-minute Hail Mary

If voters approve the measure next year, it will raise the state’s homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school district property taxes, netting the average homeowner about $176 in savings.

3 people found dead inside Southeast Austin home, police say

Police say they are now investigating the deaths, including a six-year-old boy, at a home on Abby Ann Lane as a double murder and suicide.