Houston-bound SkyWest flight diverted to Austin; 2 taken to hospital after turbulence

A SkyWest flight was diverted to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) after in-flight turbulence. Two people were taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Austin father killed in drunk driving crash; suspect at large

An Austin man died in the wreck, and as his family deals with the loss, they're searching for justice and warning of the consequences of drinking and driving.

Medical marijuana expansion in Texas starts Sept. 1; hemp bills remain stalled

More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.

North Austin deadly shooting leads to 5 arrests

A man is dead and another was injured after a shooting and robbery in North Austin earlier this month.

Texas drawing will give 150 anglers chance to catch 'fish of a lifetime'

An upcoming drawing by Texas Parks and Wildlife will give 150 anglers the chance to catch a quintessential Texas fish larger than is normally legal.

FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: Vandegrift vs Dripping Springs

Who will win in Week 1's Game of the Week: the Vandegrift Vipers or the Dripping Springs Tigers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.

Benefit rodeo set this Saturday to help flood victims in Sandy Creek community

It's been almost two months since the deadly 4th of July floods and the Sandy Creek community is still recovering. A benefit rodeo is scheduled for this weekend to help raise money for those impacted.

Leander ISD bus rollover crash: District making seatbelt policy changes

Leander ISD is making some changes to its seatbelt policies after a bus rollover crash on the first day of the new school year. The district also says that the bus driver involved in the crash is no longer employed with them.

Scammers are impersonating law enforcement, including ICE, to demand money

Scammers are posing as law enforcement and demanding money from Central Texans. The Hays County Sheriff's Office says it's seen a rise in reports of callers impersonating deputies.

Austin family law attorney indicted on charges related to child sex abuse material

An Austin family law attorney has been indicted following an investigation into a Dropbox account with his name and law firm's email address that contained videos of child sexual abuse material. His lawyer says he’s innocent.