Hutto hippos: How one city is celebrating World Hippo Day
The city of Hutto celebrated their beloved mascot for World Hippo Day.
The city of Hutto celebrated their beloved mascot for World Hippo Day.
Trump administration pause on federal funding could impact several major projects in Austin
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
4 people dead in one week, both cases ruled domestic violence
Two recent murder-suicides have been ruled a result of domestic violence. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with a member of the Texas Council on Family Violence about domestic violence and what to look for.
Two recent murder-suicides have been ruled a result of domestic violence. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with a member of the Texas Council on Family Violence about domestic violence and what to look for.
Turn in your ex for Valentine's Day, says Williamson County Pct 4 constable's office
A Williamson County constable is offering a "Valentine's Day special" encouraging residents to turn in their exes.
A Williamson County constable is offering a "Valentine's Day special" encouraging residents to turn in their exes.
Attempted traffic stop on stolen car in Pflugerville leads to officer-involved shooting
An attempted traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in Pflugerville led to an officer-involved shooting that landed the suspect in the hospital, says the city.
An attempted traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in Pflugerville led to an officer-involved shooting that landed the suspect in the hospital, says the city.
Mystery seed packets: Texas resident's address fraudulently used as return address on packages
A North Texas resident's address was fraudulently used as the return address on boxes containing several unidentified seed packages, says Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
A North Texas resident's address was fraudulently used as the return address on boxes containing several unidentified seed packages, says Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
Austin Marathon 2025: Road closures, public transit delays expected this weekend
The Austin Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K are back this weekend, which will lead to road closures and public transit delays.
The Austin Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K are back this weekend, which will lead to road closures and public transit delays.
Elon Musk, Ted Cruz call for Texas House to pass school choice bill
Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice moves through the Texas House.
Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice moves through the Texas House.
Texas judge fines NY doctor $100K for prescribing abortion pills to Collin County woman
A New York doctor has been ordered to pay $100,000 in fines after she prescribed abortion pills to a 20-year-old Texas woman.
A New York doctor has been ordered to pay $100,000 in fines after she prescribed abortion pills to a 20-year-old Texas woman.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Dozens of cases reported in last 3 weeks
In the last three weeks, 48 cases of measles have been identified, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
In the last three weeks, 48 cases of measles have been identified, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Texas man mouths two words to family of victims before execution
The state of Texas is scheduled to execute convicted killer Richard Tabler on Thursday evening.
The state of Texas is scheduled to execute convicted killer Richard Tabler on Thursday evening.
Luling children protest to save city pool
Even though it's cold now, kids in Luling have their minds set on how they will spend their summer, and that's in jeopardy because the city is considering closing their only public pool.
Even though it's cold now, kids in Luling have their minds set on how they will spend their summer, and that's in jeopardy because the city is considering closing their only public pool.
Activists calling on Texas lawmakers to address overdose deaths, homelessness
Hundreds of activists from several nonprofits rallied outside the state capitol on Thursday. They're calling on state officials to address overdose deaths and bring an end to homelessness.
Hundreds of activists from several nonprofits rallied outside the state capitol on Thursday. They're calling on state officials to address overdose deaths and bring an end to homelessness.
Greg Kelley finds path forward in axe-throwing several years after exoneration
His senior year of high school in Leander, Kelley was wrongfully convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He served three years in prison before getting out on bond.
His senior year of high school in Leander, Kelley was wrongfully convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He served three years in prison before getting out on bond.
Austin doctor raises awareness about heart disease
In this edition of Health Beat, we are focusing on American Heart Month and efforts to raise awareness.
In this edition of Health Beat, we are focusing on American Heart Month and efforts to raise awareness.
Parking in an Austin bike lane is now illegal thanks to new amendment
Austin City Council approved an amendment making it illegal to park in a bike lane.
Austin City Council approved an amendment making it illegal to park in a bike lane.
Homestead exemption clears Texas Senate, awaits uncertain future in House
Senate Bill 4 has passed and heads to the House now, promising an increased homestead exemption for Texas property taxpayers.
Senate Bill 4 has passed and heads to the House now, promising an increased homestead exemption for Texas property taxpayers.
City of Bee Cave suing former city manager, developers over controversial warehouse
The City of Bee Cave is suing its former city manager. Officials allege he is heavily connected to the construction of a controversial warehouse.
The City of Bee Cave is suing its former city manager. Officials allege he is heavily connected to the construction of a controversial warehouse.
Texas lawmakers want to establish a Bitcoin Reserve, what is it?
Texas lawmakers are pushing for investments into cryptocurrency as a way to diversify state funds.
Texas lawmakers are pushing for investments into cryptocurrency as a way to diversify state funds.
3 Austin capital murder suspects arrested in connection to 2024 murder
Three Austin capital murder suspects have been arrested by US Marshals.
Three Austin capital murder suspects have been arrested by US Marshals.