Texas measles outbreak: Outbreak spreads to 3 new counties in latest update
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January.
Texas medical marijuana: House passes bill to expand Compassionate-Use Program
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
Georgetown joins Williamson County animal shelter partnership
The city of Georgetown has formally joined the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter partnership after voters approved a proposition to do so in 2023.
The city of Georgetown has formally joined the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter partnership after voters approved a proposition to do so in 2023.
Austin weather: Record-breaking heat on the way
Central Texas is under a heat advisory with record-highs being broken over and over this week. We will start with a triple-digit streak and not-so-great air quality. FOX 7 Austin's Zack Shields has your forecast.
Central Texas is under a heat advisory with record-highs being broken over and over this week. We will start with a triple-digit streak and not-so-great air quality. FOX 7 Austin's Zack Shields has your forecast.
APD Homicide Unit achieves 100% case clearance rate for 2023
The Austin Police Department's homicide unit has achieved a 100% case clearance rate for 2023, the first time since 2005.
The Austin Police Department's homicide unit has achieved a 100% case clearance rate for 2023, the first time since 2005.
Austin weather: Tips to keep residents cool amid heat wave
The City of Austin and Travis County officials discussed their preparedness for a severe heat wave coming to Central Texas.
The City of Austin and Travis County officials discussed their preparedness for a severe heat wave coming to Central Texas.
Texas man's murder charges dismissed after his arrest 7 years ago
The Hays County district attorney has dismissed murder charges against a man who was arrested seven years ago. Devonte Amerson spent almost six years in jail fighting for his freedom.
The Hays County district attorney has dismissed murder charges against a man who was arrested seven years ago. Devonte Amerson spent almost six years in jail fighting for his freedom.
120-plus flights delayed at Austin-Bergstrom due to air traffic controller shortages
More than 120 flights were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday, May 11, reportedly due to an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers.
More than 120 flights were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday, May 11, reportedly due to an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers.
Texas House passes two bills concerning gender, sex; time running out on other bills
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
Tesla's Austin 'Robotaxi' plan raises questions from U.S. safety agency
Tesla's plan to launch fully-automated taxis in Austin by June has drawn the attention of federal safety officials.
Tesla's plan to launch fully-automated taxis in Austin by June has drawn the attention of federal safety officials.
Muslim-centered EPIC City now under DOJ investigation, Sen. Cornyn says
Several Texas officials have brought up concerns about the planned community in Josephine, claiming the group behind the community is trying to create a Muslim-exclusive community that would make residents follow Islamic law. Lawyers for EPIC City dispute those claims.
Several Texas officials have brought up concerns about the planned community in Josephine, claiming the group behind the community is trying to create a Muslim-exclusive community that would make residents follow Islamic law. Lawyers for EPIC City dispute those claims.
Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
Austin weather: City preparing for triple-digit heat this week
With triple-digit temperatures expected this week, Austinites and city departments are preparing for the heat.
With triple-digit temperatures expected this week, Austinites and city departments are preparing for the heat.
Austin weather: Here's when Austin usually sees its first 100-degree day of the year
Temperatures are expected to climb above the 100-degree mark in Austin later this week.
Temperatures are expected to climb above the 100-degree mark in Austin later this week.
El Paso man sentenced to 14 years for raping Leander teen
An El Paso man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teen in Leander.
An El Paso man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teen in Leander.
Woman pleads guilty after attempting to smuggle spider monkeys into Texas
A woman who tried to smuggle five spider monkeys hidden inside a duffle bag into Texas from Mexico has pleaded guilty to the charges, according to federal court documents from the Southern District of Texas.
A woman who tried to smuggle five spider monkeys hidden inside a duffle bag into Texas from Mexico has pleaded guilty to the charges, according to federal court documents from the Southern District of Texas.
H-E-B, HOME to launch new monthly concert series "True Texas Tunes"
A new monthly concert series is launching this weekend to benefit an Austin nonprofit's mission while celebrating the city's musical legacy.
A new monthly concert series is launching this weekend to benefit an Austin nonprofit's mission while celebrating the city's musical legacy.
San Marcos car break-ins leads to 3 arrests; suspects were 12-13 years old
Three young suspects were arrested after they were seen breaking into cars in San Marcos, police said.
Three young suspects were arrested after they were seen breaking into cars in San Marcos, police said.
Texas will be hotter than Death Valley, Sahara Desert this week
A heat wave coming to Texas this week is expected to break records in several cities.
A heat wave coming to Texas this week is expected to break records in several cities.
Texas DPS to enforce Move Over, Slow Down during multi-state operation
Texas DPS is partnering with state police from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma to conduct a joint, one-day, enhanced enforcement operation focused on drivers violating the Move Over, Slow Down laws.
Texas DPS is partnering with state police from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma to conduct a joint, one-day, enhanced enforcement operation focused on drivers violating the Move Over, Slow Down laws.