Cornyn, Doggett react to Abbott's order against vaccine mandates
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Texas order reflects growing GOP vaccine mandates hostility
The growing battle over what some see as an overreach by the federal government is firing up, even though many large employers have already decided on their own to require their workers to get the shot.
The growing battle over what some see as an overreach by the federal government is firing up, even though many large employers have already decided on their own to require their workers to get the shot.
Texas removes resources for LGBTQ youth from state website after complaint
Democratic state senators want the webpage reinstated. The resources were removed after Don Huffines, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticized their inclusion on a state website.
Democratic state senators want the webpage reinstated. The resources were removed after Don Huffines, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticized their inclusion on a state website.
One person dead after hit-and-run crash in South Austin
The Austin Police Department says the person was hit by a car on Ben White near I-35 shortly before 9:45 p.m. on October 11.
The Austin Police Department says the person was hit by a car on Ben White near I-35 shortly before 9:45 p.m. on October 11.
Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 3 COVID risk-based guidelines
Austin-Travis County had just moved down to Stage 4 a few weeks ago in late September.
Austin-Travis County had just moved down to Stage 4 a few weeks ago in late September.
ATCEMS trying to fill over 90 open positions amid staff shortage
Interim Chief of Austin-Travis County EMS Jasper Brown says the pandemic is one of the reasons why they haven't been able to fill spots yet.
Interim Chief of Austin-Travis County EMS Jasper Brown says the pandemic is one of the reasons why they haven't been able to fill spots yet.
Texans worry Tesla relocation to Austin could price them out of housing
Housing prices in the Austin metro area have skyrocketed in recent years, with large tech firms including Apple, Google, and Oracle building new campuses in and around the city.
Housing prices in the Austin metro area have skyrocketed in recent years, with large tech firms including Apple, Google, and Oracle building new campuses in and around the city.
Rainbow crosswalks installed in downtown Austin for National Coming Out Day
Following remarks from city leaders, the group cut a rainbow-colored ribbon to open the crosswalks to the public.
Following remarks from city leaders, the group cut a rainbow-colored ribbon to open the crosswalks to the public.
Former HPD Chief Art Acevedo suspended as Miami Police Chief, expected to be terminated
Former Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo has been suspended as police chief of the Miami Police Department, according to a statement from the Miami city manager.
Former Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo has been suspended as police chief of the Miami Police Department, according to a statement from the Miami city manager.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Southwest cancellations causes issues for those flying out of Austin
The problem started over the weekend with Southwest Airlines canceling more than a thousand flights since Friday, October 9.
The problem started over the weekend with Southwest Airlines canceling more than a thousand flights since Friday, October 9.
Omni Hotels helping local food banks through Feeding America
The crew is traveling nearly 4,500 miles over eight days to meet with clients and associates at 15 Omni hotels but also to help fight hunger by giving back to local food banks.
The crew is traveling nearly 4,500 miles over eight days to meet with clients and associates at 15 Omni hotels but also to help fight hunger by giving back to local food banks.
George Strait, Willie Nelson to perform at Moody Center grand opening
The King of Country will be joined by a few special guests for the celebration going on in April 2022.
The King of Country will be joined by a few special guests for the celebration going on in April 2022.
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration at Texas Capitol
Those who attended the rally said they were celebrating their heritage as well as helping bring visibility to indigenous populations in Texas.
Those who attended the rally said they were celebrating their heritage as well as helping bring visibility to indigenous populations in Texas.
Fire at East Austin apartment complex under investigation
The fire happened early in the morning on October 10 at a complex located on Reagan Hill Drive near Cameron Road.
The fire happened early in the morning on October 10 at a complex located on Reagan Hill Drive near Cameron Road.
Two people hurt in crash in East Austin
The crash happened at around 11:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of Tannehill Lane.
The crash happened at around 11:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of Tannehill Lane.
Wheatsville Food Co-op mural raises awareness about fair trade
The mural along Guadalupe Street was commissioned by nonprofit Fairtrade America and done by artist J. Muzacz.
The mural along Guadalupe Street was commissioned by nonprofit Fairtrade America and done by artist J. Muzacz.
Low to slight risk for severe weather in Austin area late Sunday night
There is a very low risk for severe weather across the FOX 7 viewing area, including the Austin metro area and I-35.
There is a very low risk for severe weather across the FOX 7 viewing area, including the Austin metro area and I-35.
2021 - 2022 Texas high school football rankings, scores: Week seven
This article has a complete rundown of Texas high school football scores as well as highlights from the 2021 Texas high school football season!
This article has a complete rundown of Texas high school football scores as well as highlights from the 2021 Texas high school football season!
APD investigating South Austin bank robbery
DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? APD is asking for the public's help in identifying a man they say was involved in the robbery of a South Austin bank.
DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? APD is asking for the public's help in identifying a man they say was involved in the robbery of a South Austin bank.