Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Screwworm threat in Austin: Gov. Abbott & Secretary Rollins on plans to fight back
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reveal plans to fight back against threats posed by the New World screwworm.
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reveal plans to fight back against threats posed by the New World screwworm.
Texas man sues Roblox, claims video game enables child predators
The plaintiff, who claims he was sexually abused as a child by an adult posing as a minor on Roblox, says the game does not properly prevent pedophiles from preying on the platform's target audience.
The plaintiff, who claims he was sexually abused as a child by an adult posing as a minor on Roblox, says the game does not properly prevent pedophiles from preying on the platform's target audience.
Austin Target shooting: Shooter admits to killing 3 people 'to save us all'
New details have been released in connection with the deadly North Austin Target shooting.
New details have been released in connection with the deadly North Austin Target shooting.
Leander ISD bus crash: Everyone released from hospital
Everyone who was sent to the hospital after a Leander ISD school bus crashed on Wednesday has been released, the district said.
Everyone who was sent to the hospital after a Leander ISD school bus crashed on Wednesday has been released, the district said.
Sha'Carri Richardson arrest: Bodycam footage released by Seattle police
At one point in the video, Richardson appears to question why she's the one being arrested when Coleman is “the man in the relationship." She also appears to claim to have proof she is in an abusive relationship.
At one point in the video, Richardson appears to question why she's the one being arrested when Coleman is “the man in the relationship." She also appears to claim to have proof she is in an abusive relationship.
Travis County DA Jose Garza addresses criticism of being 'soft on crime' and a 'rogue DA'
In a sit-down interview with FOX 7 Austin, reporter Angela Shen asked DA Jose Garza about some of the criticism he has faced.
In a sit-down interview with FOX 7 Austin, reporter Angela Shen asked DA Jose Garza about some of the criticism he has faced.
Woman accused of murdering baby in her care could be released after wrongful conviction: judge
A woman who has been in prison for two decades could soon be free. A judge believes she was wrongfully convicted of murdering a baby in her care.
A woman who has been in prison for two decades could soon be free. A judge believes she was wrongfully convicted of murdering a baby in her care.
Texas man mysteriously disappears from Atlanta airport: search intensifies
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Former coach was near Texas high school when asking minor for nudes: Court records
The former football and track coach for Sabinal High School was placed within 40 meters of the school when he made his graphic request to a 14-year-old boy over Snapchat, the court found.
The former football and track coach for Sabinal High School was placed within 40 meters of the school when he made his graphic request to a 14-year-old boy over Snapchat, the court found.
Georgetown PD officer arrested after complaint about sexual activity with victim
A Georgetown police officer was arrested after a complaint about sexual activity with a victim while on duty, police said.
A Georgetown police officer was arrested after a complaint about sexual activity with a victim while on duty, police said.
Nearly $3M in assets seized after Texas crypto laundering investigation
An investigation into a suspect for computer fraud and money laundering, in part by Texas FBI agents, has led to the seizure of nearly $3 million in assets.
An investigation into a suspect for computer fraud and money laundering, in part by Texas FBI agents, has led to the seizure of nearly $3 million in assets.
Austin City Council passes $6.3B budget for 2025-26, approves tax rate election
Austin City Council has voted to approve its $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26.
Austin City Council has voted to approve its $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26.
Texas Democrats announce plan to return after leaving state in redistricting clash
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Texas Amber Alert: Man arrested for picking up Harris County teen, officials say
Officials say the suspect picked the teen up from her neighborhood after forming a relationship with her online.
Officials say the suspect picked the teen up from her neighborhood after forming a relationship with her online.
4 teens steal gun from unlocked car in San Marcos, lead police on pursuit
Four teens were arrested in San Marcos after a pursuit near I-35, police said.
Four teens were arrested in San Marcos after a pursuit near I-35, police said.
Break-in at Austin Pets Alive!: 1 dog dies, other dogs injured after being released
Austin Pets Alive! has released surveillance video hoping to identify a person who broke in and let dogs out of their kennels. 1 dog died, others were injured and a search was conducted for missing pets.
Austin Pets Alive! has released surveillance video hoping to identify a person who broke in and let dogs out of their kennels. 1 dog died, others were injured and a search was conducted for missing pets.
Paintball scavenger hunt incident along Austin trail: Live streamer arrested
A live streamer involved in a scavenger hunt in Austin has been arrested after an incident with a paintball gun along a trail.
A live streamer involved in a scavenger hunt in Austin has been arrested after an incident with a paintball gun along a trail.
Houston ICE deports Honduran gang leader
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from the Houston field office deported an alleged Honduran gang leader wanted in the country for a criminal conspiracy.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from the Houston field office deported an alleged Honduran gang leader wanted in the country for a criminal conspiracy.
TCDJ van crash on FM 980 in Walker County: Correctional officers injured
Multiple Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officers were injured in a crash involving a TDCJ transport van and a pickup truck in Walker County, officials say.
Multiple Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officers were injured in a crash involving a TDCJ transport van and a pickup truck in Walker County, officials say.