'The queen is back': Reveille X returns to full duties after surgery

The First Lady of Aggieland, Miss Reveille X, is back to full duties at Texas A&M after a successful surgery and a positive pathology report.

Possible West Nile case in Travis County

The Austin Public Health Department says it believes there may be a possible case of West Nile virus in Travis County.

Texas redistricting: Congressional map clears Texas Senate committee

While the Democrats' quorum break is now in its fourth day, Republican state senators attempted to make a political end run around the walkout with Senate Bill 4.

Construction pushing pests into Austin-area neighborhoods

Austin-area homeowners are complaining of bothersome critters becoming more prevalent. One of the main reasons for that is something you see all over the city: construction.

Former Austin ISD teacher sentenced to 71 years for child sex abuse charges

A former Austin ISD art teacher got just over seven decades in prison for 20 charges of crimes against children, including continuous sexual abuse of a child.

Burnet County crash: Driver charged has history of DWIs, court docs show

Court documents have revealed new details about the fiery crash in Burnet County that claimed the lives of five friends, and the driver charged in their deaths.

AG Paxton investigates Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC for potential bribery

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced an investigation into a political action committee to see if it is breaking laws by funding Texas Democrats that left the state in an attempt to stop the passage of redrawn congressional maps.

Tax Free Weekend Texas 2025: What to know before school supply shopping

School is starting, and that means many families will be out shopping for clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Thankfully, this weekend is Tax-Free Weekend in the state of Texas.

These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds

Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.

I-35 expansion: MLK Jr. Boulevard bridge closing for continued demolition

The Texas Department of Transportation is temporarily closing the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bridge at I-35 for continued demolition of the north side of the bridge.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn gets approval for FBI to help find 'runaway Texas House Democrats'

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, got approval for the FBI to help Texas law enforcement locate state legislators who have fled the state to prevent a quorum and stall the legislative process.

Texas flooding: Mattress Mack, Gallery Furniture to give away 400 mattresses to flood victims

Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are stepping up to help those across Kerr County and the Austin area impacted by the deadly and devastating July 4th floods with a 400 mattress giveaway this Saturday in Lago Vista.

Local Muslim leader hit, killed along N. Lamar; CAIR, city officials address safety issues

After a local Muslim leader was struck and killed by a car while walking along N Lamar Boulevard, activists and city officials are highlighting safety issues in the area.

Hays County Jail renovations almost complete

Renovations to Hays County Jail are almost complete, and inmates who have been housed in another county may soon come back. FOX 7 Austin got an inside look at the renovations.

Texas jobs: How Apple's $600B investment will be spent in the Lone Star State

Texas will be on the receiving end of some massive expansions planned in Apple's four-year plan to up their American manufacturing. Here's a look at what's heading down south.

"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck

A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.

Rabid bat found at Tanger Outlets in San Marcos: city

A live rabid bat was found at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos over the weekend and officials are looking for a group of teenagers seen interacting with it.