19 canines rescued from 'Dog House of Horrors' in Katy

Harris County officials have rescued 19 dogs from a home in Katy they describe as “rancid." Investigators say the dogs were abandoned in the home.

Most of America's fastest-growing cities are in Texas, Florida

The latest Census data shows that cities across the country grew from 2023 to 2024, with the fastest growth concentrated in Texas and Florida.

Caldwell County grass fire burns about 10 acres

Burning under a burn ban ended up scorching about 10 acres in Caldwell County Sunday evening, authorities say.

Texas bill deadlines, deals, and re-writes dominate headlines: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.

Texas prosecutors sue Ken Paxton over rules to rein in 'rogue' DAs

Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.

Travis, El Paso counties sue Ken Paxton over new crime reporting rules

Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new reporting requirements that only affect 13 counties.

Fort Worth children's hospital's colorful display challenges insurance-axing bill

125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.

Texas asks for USDA waiver to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.