Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave House chambers
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, entire city council sued over tax rate election language
Austin City Council approved a $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26 last week, but the move has been met with swift pushback.
Austin City Council approved a $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26 last week, but the move has been met with swift pushback.
Back-to-school: Austin ISD leaders talk safety, school zone changes
The first day of school for Austin ISD is August 19 and district leaders are assuring parents they are doing everything possible to keep their kids safe both on the way to school and in school.
The first day of school for Austin ISD is August 19 and district leaders are assuring parents they are doing everything possible to keep their kids safe both on the way to school and in school.
Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Accused 'wedding scammer' facing felonies in Travis County for SXSW venue rental scheme
The accused Willis "Wedding Scammer" is facing two felonies in Travis County for allegedly running a SXSW venue rental scheme.
The accused Willis "Wedding Scammer" is facing two felonies in Travis County for allegedly running a SXSW venue rental scheme.
New valet pilot program to offer 6th Street parking
An Austin-based company will pilot the city's first permitted “valet district" for an easier way to get to Sixth Street.
An Austin-based company will pilot the city's first permitted “valet district" for an easier way to get to Sixth Street.
Texas DPS rolls out new driver's license design
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Monday a new design for Texas driver's licenses and identification cards, featuring enhanced security measures to combat counterfeiting and identity theft.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Monday a new design for Texas driver's licenses and identification cards, featuring enhanced security measures to combat counterfeiting and identity theft.
Taylor man with multi-county criminal record gets decades in prison for meth possession
A Taylor man with an extensive criminal history across three counties has been sentenced to five decades in prison for felony meth possession.
A Taylor man with an extensive criminal history across three counties has been sentenced to five decades in prison for felony meth possession.
TEA accountability ratings: 31 Central Texas school districts saw improved scores
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
Texas Democrats return, ending two-week walkout over redistricting
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Back-to-school safety: Officials remind drivers to stay alert
Class is officially back in session and officials want to remind drivers to stay alert.
Class is officially back in session and officials want to remind drivers to stay alert.
Texas DSHS declares end to West Texas measles outbreak
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has declared an end to a measles outbreak in West Texas that has sickened more than 760 people since late January.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has declared an end to a measles outbreak in West Texas that has sickened more than 760 people since late January.
Suspect in Austin Target shooting had lengthy criminal history
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
After years of aliases, "Wedding Scammer" Carl John Butcho II finally charged
Authorities have arrested a man known as the "Wedding Scammer" on felony theft charges, alleging he defrauded more than a dozen couples out of over $200,000 in a wedding venue scheme.
Authorities have arrested a man known as the "Wedding Scammer" on felony theft charges, alleging he defrauded more than a dozen couples out of over $200,000 in a wedding venue scheme.
Suspect in Austin Target shooting had criminal history
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
One week after a triple homicide at an Austin Target, new details have emerged about the suspect's criminal history and potential legal defense.
55-year-old arrested in connection with stabbing death outside dance hall
A man has been arrested for homicide after a stabbing at a New Braunfels dance hall left one person dead.
A man has been arrested for homicide after a stabbing at a New Braunfels dance hall left one person dead.
Police seek owner of abandoned vehicle found on private property in Mustang Ridge
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
String of burglaries in North Austin causes one small businesses to go cashless
A string of burglaries in North Austin left small business owners a mess to clean up, and at least one is rethinking how they're going to do business moving forward.
A string of burglaries in North Austin left small business owners a mess to clean up, and at least one is rethinking how they're going to do business moving forward.
Largest film, television production campus in Texas opens in Fort Worth
The facility is a partnership between developer Hillwood, SGS Studios, and Paramount Television. The second season of Paramount's "Landman" has already begun filming there.
The facility is a partnership between developer Hillwood, SGS Studios, and Paramount Television. The second season of Paramount's "Landman" has already begun filming there.
Texas Mexican Mafia leader sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
A leader of the Texas Mexican Mafia gang was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Friday for his role in a methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy.
A leader of the Texas Mexican Mafia gang was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Friday for his role in a methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy.