Austin Firefighters Association petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing in city charter
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin; police provide new details
The Austin Police Department provided new details concerning the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
The Austin Police Department provided new details concerning the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of planned weekend protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
WATCH: Food order mix-up triggers brawl at burger joint, leading to seven arrests
Seven people arrested after 3 am fight at Whataburger escalated from customer dispute over wrong orders.
Seven people arrested after 3 am fight at Whataburger escalated from customer dispute over wrong orders.
Round Rock ISD school bus involved in crash
Round Rock ISD says one of its school buses carrying eight high school students was involved in a crash.
Round Rock ISD says one of its school buses carrying eight high school students was involved in a crash.
Round Rock's Tower Park closed for renovations
Tower Park in Round Rock is closed for construction as the city works to transform the area with approximately $5 million worth of renovations.
Tower Park in Round Rock is closed for construction as the city works to transform the area with approximately $5 million worth of renovations.
Hays County ends all contracts with Flock Safety
The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all contracts with Flock Safety.
The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all contracts with Flock Safety.
Dozens attend prayer vigil held downtown for migrant justice
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
Federal judge temporarily blocks new state law on "expressive activity" on college campuses
A federal judge in Austin is temporarily blocking a new state law that bans what it calls 'expressive activity' on university and college campuses.
A federal judge in Austin is temporarily blocking a new state law that bans what it calls 'expressive activity' on university and college campuses.
24-year-old arrested at Texas border with guns, ammo, and $1 million in cash
The cash and weapons were found during an inspection as the man was attempting to cross into Mexico.
The cash and weapons were found during an inspection as the man was attempting to cross into Mexico.
Texas DPS helicopters can now detect drones and operators
The agency is the first in the nation to deploy the new technology.
The agency is the first in the nation to deploy the new technology.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
Sen. Cornyn: Trump, GOP not caving to Democrat demands to end shutdown
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) tells FOX 26 that Democrats triggered the government shutdown, and only Democrats can get the government re-opened.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) tells FOX 26 that Democrats triggered the government shutdown, and only Democrats can get the government re-opened.
City of Austin will remove street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the 'Black Artists Matter' mural on 11th Street. This is in response to a state declaration that roadways can't have political messaging. Otherwise, cities could lose grant funding. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from downtown.
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the 'Black Artists Matter' mural on 11th Street. This is in response to a state declaration that roadways can't have political messaging. Otherwise, cities could lose grant funding. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from downtown.
Meta to spend $1.5 billion on AI data center in Texas
The center is a part of Meta's journey toward AI "superintelligence."
The center is a part of Meta's journey toward AI "superintelligence."
Crucial evidence 'lost' in scuba death investigation of North Texas 12-year-old, lawyer says
A Rockwall family is seeking answers and accountability after the death of their 12-year-old daughter during a scuba class, citing a failure by law enforcement to secure and analyze crucial evidence, including "lost" dive computer data.
A Rockwall family is seeking answers and accountability after the death of their 12-year-old daughter during a scuba class, citing a failure by law enforcement to secure and analyze crucial evidence, including "lost" dive computer data.
Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
San Antonio police shooting: 2 officers shot, suspect killed
Two San Antonio police officers were shot and injured and the person who shot the officers was killed, according to San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus.
Two San Antonio police officers were shot and injured and the person who shot the officers was killed, according to San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus.