94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
New Year's Eve in Austin
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
New Year's Eve safety: Don't fire your gun into the air, officials say
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
Texas homeowner kills 15-year-old burglary suspect during confrontation, police say
A teen burglary suspect was shot and killed early Wednesday morning after being confronted by a homeowner in Texarkana, according to police.
A teen burglary suspect was shot and killed early Wednesday morning after being confronted by a homeowner in Texarkana, according to police.
Texas appeals court unanimously upholds ruling against AG Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Texas authorities identify body as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos; death ruled a suicide
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Austin weather: Bundle up if heading out for New Year's Eve
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
Austin's biggest stories of 2025: Murder plot, new Texas laws, school closures
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
Experts weigh in on home foundation issues in Central Texas
Experts are weighing in and offering some insight after reports of homes sinking in Central Texas, including in Kyle and Buda.
Experts are weighing in and offering some insight after reports of homes sinking in Central Texas, including in Kyle and Buda.
Drug seizure, arrests in Kyle over weekend
The Kyle Police Department says several people were arrested, and drugs seized, after unrelated traffic stops over the Christmas holiday weekend.
The Kyle Police Department says several people were arrested, and drugs seized, after unrelated traffic stops over the Christmas holiday weekend.
Body found during search for missing teen
A body has been found during the search for a missing 19-year-old in Bexar County. Authorities say a firearm was also recovered.
A body has been found during the search for a missing 19-year-old in Bexar County. Authorities say a firearm was also recovered.
Christopher Taylor conviction overturned, acquitted of all charges
An appeals court has overturned former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's conviction. Taylor has now been acquitted of all charges.
An appeals court has overturned former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's conviction. Taylor has now been acquitted of all charges.
Camila Mendoza Olmos missing: Investigators discover body amid search for 19-year-old
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Body found during search for missing teen
A body has been found during the search for a missing San Antonio teen.
A body has been found during the search for a missing San Antonio teen.
First Day Hikes scheduled at Texas state parks to welcome 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.
Oil spill closes Kauffman Loop in Leander
An oil spill has closed the eastbound lanes of Kauffman Loop in Leander.
An oil spill has closed the eastbound lanes of Kauffman Loop in Leander.
These new Texas laws take effect New Year's Day
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.