Former Texas teacher accused of using AI to make explicit images of students pleads guilty to possession
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
Burn ban in Travis County extended to February
A county judge has extended the burn ban for Travis County.
A county judge has extended the burn ban for Travis County.
Brianna Aguilera: Neighbor statement refutes some of APD's timeline, family attorney says
A woman who lived across the hall from the apartment where Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from shared her experience of that night, which attorney Tony Buzbee says refutes APD's version of events.
A woman who lived across the hall from the apartment where Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from shared her experience of that night, which attorney Tony Buzbee says refutes APD's version of events.
Travis County property owners reminded to apply for homestead exemptions
The Travis Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who own and live on a property to save money on their property tax bill by filing for their homestead exemptions.
The Travis Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who own and live on a property to save money on their property tax bill by filing for their homestead exemptions.
Friend of Caldwell County deputy killed in North Austin speaks about his legacy
A friend of the Caldwell County deputy who was killed in North Austin is speaking about his legacy.
A friend of the Caldwell County deputy who was killed in North Austin is speaking about his legacy.
Manor ISD students not allowed at some local restaurants during their lunch
Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants. However, the signs are not recent at all.
Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants. However, the signs are not recent at all.
Manor ISD students ousted from local restaurants
Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants aimed at Manor ISD students. However, the signs are not recent at all.
Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants aimed at Manor ISD students. However, the signs are not recent at all.
Venezuelan oil reboot not expected to spur windfall in Texas
With former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power, President Trump said he wants to reboot the oil industry in Venezuela. That idea has raised questions about whether it could cause a price spike at the gas pump and a downturn in the Texas oil patch region.
With former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power, President Trump said he wants to reboot the oil industry in Venezuela. That idea has raised questions about whether it could cause a price spike at the gas pump and a downturn in the Texas oil patch region.
Bee Cave settles with developers on controversial warehouse
The City of Bee Cave has reached a settlement in their fight to keep a large warehouse out of their city,
The City of Bee Cave has reached a settlement in their fight to keep a large warehouse out of their city,
Quail Creek clock tower fire; Rutland Drive shut down
The Austin Fire Department is responding to a fire at the clock tower at Quail Creek. The response has blocked part of Rutland Drive.
The Austin Fire Department is responding to a fire at the clock tower at Quail Creek. The response has blocked part of Rutland Drive.
Off-duty deputy constable deadly shooting: 2 men arrested
Two men are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Caldwell County deputy constable outside an Austin bar early Sunday morning.
Two men are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Caldwell County deputy constable outside an Austin bar early Sunday morning.
1 dead at Rainey Street-area hotel; police investigating
One person is dead after an incident in a hotel room in the Rainey Street area.
One person is dead after an incident in a hotel room in the Rainey Street area.
Off-duty deputy constable dies in Austin bar parking lot shooting
Authorities have apprehended a suspect after a Caldwell County deputy constable was shot and killed in a nightclub parking lot in Austin early Sunday morning.
Authorities have apprehended a suspect after a Caldwell County deputy constable was shot and killed in a nightclub parking lot in Austin early Sunday morning.
Firefighter injured when apartment collapses during Pflugerville blaze
The fire, which may have damaged two dozen apartments, did not result in any major injuries.
The fire, which may have damaged two dozen apartments, did not result in any major injuries.
Victim identified in 1st Austin homicide of 2026
The man was shot in the chest at a New Year's Eve party not long after the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.
The man was shot in the chest at a New Year's Eve party not long after the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.
Warm, windy conditions increase wildfire risk in Austin area
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Family of pedestrian killed in Christmas Eve crash in Austin still seeks answers
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
Thousands take the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
1st babies of 2026 in Austin welcomed at area hospitals
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.