Texas Republicans sue Secretary of State over open primary system
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.
Woman brandishes firearm inside Austin business; police looking for 2 suspects
The Austin Police Department is looking for two female suspects in connection to an aggravated assault at Pinstack.
The Austin Police Department is looking for two female suspects in connection to an aggravated assault at Pinstack.
Austin assisted living facility owner, former employees indicted in 2021 winter storm death
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced indictments against Harvest Renaissance - Austin, LLC and two ex-employees in the death of 73-year-old Cynthia Pierce during the 2021 winter storm.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced indictments against Harvest Renaissance - Austin, LLC and two ex-employees in the death of 73-year-old Cynthia Pierce during the 2021 winter storm.
Man charged with DWI in connection to deadly auto-pedestrian crash
A man has been arrested and charged with DWI in connection to a deadly auto-pedestrian crash.
A man has been arrested and charged with DWI in connection to a deadly auto-pedestrian crash.
12 Austin ISD schools receive third consecutive failing grade from TEA
At least a dozen Austin ISD campuses are failing, and some could be forced to close if they don’t turn things around.
At least a dozen Austin ISD campuses are failing, and some could be forced to close if they don’t turn things around.
Texas second special session ends with possible third looming
The second special session of the Texas legislature officially came to an end on Sept. 4, but a third possible session is looming.
The second special session of the Texas legislature officially came to an end on Sept. 4, but a third possible session is looming.
Austin police looking for 7 suspects in connection to car burglaries at parks
The Austin Police Department is looking for seven people they said are connected to car burglaries at city parks. All the suspects have criminal histories.
The Austin Police Department is looking for seven people they said are connected to car burglaries at city parks. All the suspects have criminal histories.
AG Ken Paxton appeals court's ruling blocking display of Ten Commandments in Texas schools
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a federal appeals court to take a look at a ruling that blocked the display of the Ten Commandments in some Texas classrooms.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a federal appeals court to take a look at a ruling that blocked the display of the Ten Commandments in some Texas classrooms.
Hays High School student arrested for bringing gun on campus
A Hays High School student was arrested for bringing a gun on campus.
A Hays High School student was arrested for bringing a gun on campus.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: Liberty Hill vs Rouse
Who will win in Week 2's Game of the Week: the Liberty Hill Panthers or the Rouse Raiders? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Who will win in Week 2's Game of the Week: the Liberty Hill Panthers or the Rouse Raiders? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
3 arrested after stolen mail from over 30 addresses found during Kyle traffic stop
Three people were arrested after they were found with stolen mail and fake credit cards during a traffic stop in Kyle.
Three people were arrested after they were found with stolen mail and fake credit cards during a traffic stop in Kyle.
Watchdog group files to unseal Angela and Ken Paxton divorce records
A nonprofit watchdog group has asked a district court judge in Collin County to unseal the divorce records of state Sen. Angela Paxton and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A nonprofit watchdog group has asked a district court judge in Collin County to unseal the divorce records of state Sen. Angela Paxton and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Harris County man solicited nudes from underage girls through Snapchat: Hays County sheriff
A Harris County man is facing a felony charge for allegedly soliciting nude images and videos from minors through Snapchat and providing a vape and alcohol to a minor in exchange for sexual favors.
A Harris County man is facing a felony charge for allegedly soliciting nude images and videos from minors through Snapchat and providing a vape and alcohol to a minor in exchange for sexual favors.
State Sen. Brandon Creighton named sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor
The Texas Tech University Board of Regents on Thursday named state Sen. Brandon Creighton as the lone finalist for its chancellor position.
The Texas Tech University Board of Regents on Thursday named state Sen. Brandon Creighton as the lone finalist for its chancellor position.
Texas school lunches will no longer contain several additives
Starting this fall, all schools across the state will remove several additives from students free and reduced meals.
Starting this fall, all schools across the state will remove several additives from students free and reduced meals.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
Abbott enforcing English language requirements for all commercial drivers in Texas
DPS has also been ordered to stop issuing new intrastate commercial licenses to drivers who cannot communicate in English.
DPS has also been ordered to stop issuing new intrastate commercial licenses to drivers who cannot communicate in English.
City of Austin's $1.1M brand initiative aims to enhance unity, engagement
The City of Austin has unveiled a new brand initiative aimed at enhancing unity and community engagement.
The City of Austin has unveiled a new brand initiative aimed at enhancing unity and community engagement.
Powerball ticket in Houston wins $2 million: Winning numbers, where it was sold
A Powerball ticket sold in Houston won $2 million in the Wednesday, September 4 drawing. Here are the winning numbers and information about the next jackpot.
A Powerball ticket sold in Houston won $2 million in the Wednesday, September 4 drawing. Here are the winning numbers and information about the next jackpot.
Most Texas THC products remain legal after GOP leaders fail to break legislative impasse
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.