ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Williamson County under immediate burn ban due to drought conditions
Williamson County is now under an immediate burn ban due to increased drought conditions. The ban is in effect for the next 90 days.
Williamson County is now under an immediate burn ban due to increased drought conditions. The ban is in effect for the next 90 days.
3 children killed in recent crashes across Texas
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
New Braunfels temporarily suspends TNR program after cat tests positive for rabies
The City of New Braunfels has temporarily suspended its trap, neuter, release (TNR) program for most of the city after a rabid cat was found last week.
The City of New Braunfels has temporarily suspended its trap, neuter, release (TNR) program for most of the city after a rabid cat was found last week.
Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
Pflugerville woman gets federal prison sentence for filing fake Paycheck Protection Loan applications
A Pflugerville woman will spend nearly two years in federal prison for submitting fake Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) applications in 2021.
A Pflugerville woman will spend nearly two years in federal prison for submitting fake Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) applications in 2021.
Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Georgetown ISD calls for tax rate election to fund $8.4M in teacher raises
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase.
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase.
Georgetown ISD approves VATRE for teacher raises
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
West Nile in Texas: Positive mosquito trap found in Hays County
Another mosquito trap in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Another mosquito trap in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Austin leaders urge drivers to be cautious as school starts for Austin ISD
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Fort Worth stolen ambulance chase: Police identify man shot, killed by DPS
Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS last week in Austin after he reportedly stole an ambulance in Fort Worth.
Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS last week in Austin after he reportedly stole an ambulance in Fort Worth.
Austin trail break-ins: Man uses hidden cameras to catch thieves in act
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
South Austin auto theft: Police looking for suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person involved in an auto theft in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person involved in an auto theft in South Austin.
Inmate dies at Hays County Jail; investigation underway
Officials say during routine checks, an inmate was discovered non-responsive on August 16.
Officials say during routine checks, an inmate was discovered non-responsive on August 16.