U.S. Senator John Cornyn gets approval for FBI to help find 'runaway Texas House Democrats'
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, got approval for the FBI to help Texas law enforcement locate state legislators who have fled the state to prevent a quorum and stall the legislative process.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, got approval for the FBI to help Texas law enforcement locate state legislators who have fled the state to prevent a quorum and stall the legislative process.
Texas flooding: Mattress Mack, Gallery Furniture to give away 400 mattresses to flood victims
Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are stepping up to help those across Kerr County and the Austin area impacted by the deadly and devastating July 4th floods with a 400 mattress giveaway this Saturday in Lago Vista.
Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are stepping up to help those across Kerr County and the Austin area impacted by the deadly and devastating July 4th floods with a 400 mattress giveaway this Saturday in Lago Vista.
Local Muslim leader hit, killed along N. Lamar; CAIR, city officials address safety issues
After a local Muslim leader was struck and killed by a car while walking along N Lamar Boulevard, activists and city officials are highlighting safety issues in the area.
After a local Muslim leader was struck and killed by a car while walking along N Lamar Boulevard, activists and city officials are highlighting safety issues in the area.
Hays County Jail renovations almost complete
Renovations to Hays County Jail are almost complete, and inmates who have been housed in another county may soon come back. FOX 7 Austin got an inside look at the renovations.
Renovations to Hays County Jail are almost complete, and inmates who have been housed in another county may soon come back. FOX 7 Austin got an inside look at the renovations.
Texas jobs: How Apple's $600B investment will be spent in the Lone Star State
Texas will be on the receiving end of some massive expansions planned in Apple's four-year plan to up their American manufacturing. Here's a look at what's heading down south.
Texas will be on the receiving end of some massive expansions planned in Apple's four-year plan to up their American manufacturing. Here's a look at what's heading down south.
"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck
A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.
A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.
Rabid bat found at Tanger Outlets in San Marcos: city
A live rabid bat was found at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos over the weekend and officials are looking for a group of teenagers seen interacting with it.
A live rabid bat was found at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos over the weekend and officials are looking for a group of teenagers seen interacting with it.
Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing near APD headquarters
A man has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing another near Austin Police headquarters.
A man has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing another near Austin Police headquarters.
Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where
The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.
The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.
Burnet County fiery crash: Williamson County man charged with manslaughter in women's deaths
A Williamson County man is facing five counts of manslaughter in connection with a fiery crash that killed five friends in Burnet County in late July.
A Williamson County man is facing five counts of manslaughter in connection with a fiery crash that killed five friends in Burnet County in late July.
San Angelo sex offender gets 80 years for sexual exploitation of multiple children
A San Angelo man was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of two young girls, a crime committed while he was a registered sex offender, federal authorities announced.
A San Angelo man was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of two young girls, a crime committed while he was a registered sex offender, federal authorities announced.
Leander man sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud scheme
According to court documents, the Leander man told victims he was a successful foreign exchange trader who would match their investments, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 to help their portfolios grow.
According to court documents, the Leander man told victims he was a successful foreign exchange trader who would match their investments, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 to help their portfolios grow.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
Elon Musk, Tesla sued by shareholders over safety risks of Robotaxis, self-driving vehicles
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Tesla accusing them of securities fraud in connection with the company's "Robotaxis" and self-driving vehicles.
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Tesla accusing them of securities fraud in connection with the company's "Robotaxis" and self-driving vehicles.
Texas redistricting: Political stakes increase in day two of Democrat quorum break
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
I-35 construction closures to start near Lady Bird Lake
Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.
Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.
Crews make progress on new RM 1431 bridge over Cow Creek
A month after the deadly and devastating floods, crews are about halfway done on a new bridge that connects Marble Falls and Lago Vista. The bridge could be open as early as the beginning of September.
A month after the deadly and devastating floods, crews are about halfway done on a new bridge that connects Marble Falls and Lago Vista. The bridge could be open as early as the beginning of September.
Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Rep. Wu from office over quorum break
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Austin ISD makes changes to bus routes ahead of first day of school
Austin ISD is making several changes to their bus routes in hopes of saving the district some money this upcoming school year.
Austin ISD is making several changes to their bus routes in hopes of saving the district some money this upcoming school year.
'Come and take it': Texas Dems in MA say they aren't scared of quorum break arrests
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.