Feb. 3, 2026: 67 years since 'The Day the Music Died'
Rock legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, early on February 3, 1959; 67 years ago.
Rock legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, early on February 3, 1959; 67 years ago.
Texas State Parks smash records with massive 2026 First Day Hike turnout
Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.
Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.
Georgetown Palace Theatre suffers six figures' worth of flooding damage from winter storm
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from the winter storm, a historic community theatre in Georgetown is trying to recover.
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from the winter storm, a historic community theatre in Georgetown is trying to recover.
Georgetown's Palace Theater closed due to damage
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from last weekend's winter storm, a historic theatre in Georgetown is still trying to recover. The Palace Theatre says it suffered six figures worth of damage after one of its water pumps failed. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from last weekend's winter storm, a historic theatre in Georgetown is still trying to recover. The Palace Theatre says it suffered six figures worth of damage after one of its water pumps failed. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
Hays CISD students walk out to protest ICE
Students at several Central Texas schools, including in Hays CISD, walked out of class and off campus Monday to protest ICE operations. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
Students at several Central Texas schools, including in Hays CISD, walked out of class and off campus Monday to protest ICE operations. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Man accused of criminal mischief in ICE custody; attorney says case was never resolved in court
A man accused of criminal mischief in Hays County is now in ICE custody even though his case didn’t go to court. His attorney says a paperwork error short-circuited the justice process for his client.
A man accused of criminal mischief in Hays County is now in ICE custody even though his case didn’t go to court. His attorney says a paperwork error short-circuited the justice process for his client.
Man in ICE custody despite case not going to court
A man accused of criminal mischief in Hays County is now in ICE custody even though his case didn’t go to court. His defense attorney said a paperwork error short-circuited the justice process for his client. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis reports.
A man accused of criminal mischief in Hays County is now in ICE custody even though his case didn’t go to court. His defense attorney said a paperwork error short-circuited the justice process for his client. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis reports.
Man free after decades in prison for child sex abuse prosecutors say never happened
For more than two decades, Marshall Moreno sat in a Texas prison, convicted of sexually assaulting his own child. Now prosecutors say he is actually innocent as his now-adult daughter has recanted her testimony.
For more than two decades, Marshall Moreno sat in a Texas prison, convicted of sexually assaulting his own child. Now prosecutors say he is actually innocent as his now-adult daughter has recanted her testimony.
Groundhog Day 2026: Here’s what the Texas animal prognosticators predicted
While people up north turned to a groundhog to predict the weather Monday, people in the much warmer climes of Texas looked to animals of a different stripe.
While people up north turned to a groundhog to predict the weather Monday, people in the much warmer climes of Texas looked to animals of a different stripe.
Fatal crash shuts down parts of US 183, SH 71 at interchange: APD
A fatal crash has closed off parts of US 183 and SH 71 at the interchange near the Austin airport, says the Austin Police Department.
A fatal crash has closed off parts of US 183 and SH 71 at the interchange near the Austin airport, says the Austin Police Department.
Hundreds of Hays CISD students leave campus to protest: district
Hays CISD says that hundreds of its students have left campus to stage protests Monday. Other districts in Central Texas also reported students leaving campus to protest
Hays CISD says that hundreds of its students have left campus to stage protests Monday. Other districts in Central Texas also reported students leaving campus to protest
SWAT teams from Florida, New York, and Texas taking part in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.
Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.
Apartment complex fires in Austin: 2 separate incidents under investigation
The Austin Fire Department is investigating two separate apartment complex fires.
The Austin Fire Department is investigating two separate apartment complex fires.
ICE imposes quarantine at Texas immigration facility after 2 measles cases confirmed
Federal officials halted all movement at a South Texas immigration detention center following two confirmed cases of measles among detainees.
Federal officials halted all movement at a South Texas immigration detention center following two confirmed cases of measles among detainees.
UIL Realignment 2026: Here are the biggest moves for Texas high school sports
Monday was Realignment Day for high school sports in Texas as the University Interscholastic League released its list of division compositions that will govern matchups for the next two years.
Monday was Realignment Day for high school sports in Texas as the University Interscholastic League released its list of division compositions that will govern matchups for the next two years.
Move over, Phil: Texas Groundhog Day traditions that are bigger and better
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 Border Patrol agents reportedly identified in Minnesota incident
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
Islamic Relief U.S.A. preps 20k meals for food bank
Volunteers from all faiths and backgrounds gathered at Austin’s Nueces Mosque on Sunday to pack 20,000 meals for the Central Texas Food Bank.
Volunteers from all faiths and backgrounds gathered at Austin’s Nueces Mosque on Sunday to pack 20,000 meals for the Central Texas Food Bank.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Tarrant County Senate District 9 runoff
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.