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FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Man arguing with his girlfriend shot, killed by bystander near Riverside: APD
Austin police identified the man killed in a Shells parking lot near Riverside on Thursday, May 1.
Austin police identified the man killed in a Shells parking lot near Riverside on Thursday, May 1.
I-35 road rage: Suspect exits vehicle and damages victim's car
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect in a road rage incident that happened on I-35 on April 21.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect in a road rage incident that happened on I-35 on April 21.
Austin weather: Enhanced risk of severe storms in the area
Another round of storms is likely later today. The coverage and intensity of storms will be more than the last two days.
Another round of storms is likely later today. The coverage and intensity of storms will be more than the last two days.
Department of Transportation unveils plan to fill hundreds of air traffic controller positions
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
APD investigating homicide near Riverside
Austin police are investigating a homicide near Riverside.
Austin police are investigating a homicide near Riverside.
Austin weather: Tornado in Burnet County destroys 1 home, injures 1 person
A tornado was confirmed on the ground in Burnet County on May 1.
A tornado was confirmed on the ground in Burnet County on May 1.
Austin releases 'point-in-time' homeless count results
The city of Austin has released its point-in-time count, which estimates the number of unhoused people on a single night.
The city of Austin has released its point-in-time count, which estimates the number of unhoused people on a single night.
Austin police chase: Stolen truck crashes into CapMetro bus
A chase involving a stolen truck ended with a crash in Austin on Thursday morning.
A chase involving a stolen truck ended with a crash in Austin on Thursday morning.
Austin weather: Severe storms in Central Texas
Happy Thursday! Central Texas will see some scattered showers throughout the night.
Happy Thursday! Central Texas will see some scattered showers throughout the night.
CapMetro bus crash in North Austin involving pickup truck
An investigation is underway after a crash involving a Capital Metro bus and a pickup truck.
An investigation is underway after a crash involving a Capital Metro bus and a pickup truck.
I-35 Cap and Stitch project in jeopardy due to federal funding cuts
Federal funding for parks and bridges over an expanded I-35 may be in jeopardy.
Federal funding for parks and bridges over an expanded I-35 may be in jeopardy.
Man taken into custody following SWAT incident in East Austin
A man was taken into custody following a SWAT incident in East Austin on Wednesday, the Austin Police Department said.
A man was taken into custody following a SWAT incident in East Austin on Wednesday, the Austin Police Department said.
Texas OL Nick Brooks was headed to strip club to meet recruits when he was arrested for DWI, docs show
Texas Longhorns football player Nick Brooks told an officer that he was coming from a 21 and up club on West 6th that “makes exceptions for UT football players" before he was arrested for DWI, documents show.
Texas Longhorns football player Nick Brooks told an officer that he was coming from a 21 and up club on West 6th that “makes exceptions for UT football players" before he was arrested for DWI, documents show.
Austin weather: Tornado watch issued for parts of Central Texas
A warm, humid and windy day ahead with storms possible.
A warm, humid and windy day ahead with storms possible.
Corpse experimentation at Austin mortuary case: New details
Austin police has released new details as a second person has been charged in a gruesome case involving a North Austin mortuary.
Austin police has released new details as a second person has been charged in a gruesome case involving a North Austin mortuary.
I-35 deadly multi-vehicle crash: Bond reduced for truck-tractor driver
The bond for a driver at the center of a deadly multi-vehicle crash in March has been reduced, with some conditions, says the Travis County District Attorney's office.
The bond for a driver at the center of a deadly multi-vehicle crash in March has been reduced, with some conditions, says the Travis County District Attorney's office.
East Travis County residents concerned about water quality
Residents in parts of east Travis County said they are deeply concerned about both the cost and quality of the water that comes out of their faucets.
Residents in parts of east Travis County said they are deeply concerned about both the cost and quality of the water that comes out of their faucets.
MedtoMarket CEO charged in connection with investigation in 'experiments' on corpses
The CEO of MedtoMarket has been charged in connection with an investigation into alleged "experiments" on corpses and fraudulently-obtained death certificates at a North Austin mortuary.
The CEO of MedtoMarket has been charged in connection with an investigation into alleged "experiments" on corpses and fraudulently-obtained death certificates at a North Austin mortuary.
Texas lawmakers pushing for faster DNA testing for suspected felons
Texas lawmakers are pushing for a faster way to test DNA collected by suspected felons, but those opposed say quicker isn't always better.
Texas lawmakers are pushing for a faster way to test DNA collected by suspected felons, but those opposed say quicker isn't always better.



















