Feb. 3, 2025: 66 years since 'The Day the Music Died'

On February 3, 1959, 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 28-year-old Jiles Perry Richardson Jr., better known by his stage name The Big Bopper, and 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, died in a plane crash along with the pilot Roger Peterson, shortly after takeoff from Clear Lake, Iowa.

Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address

Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.

Texas' battle over school choice continues | Texas: The Issue Is

A Texas Senate committee has pushed forward Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with advocates for school choice and small government about what's being pitched.

Austin apartment damaged by fire

Austin firefighters were called to an apartment fire early Saturday morning.

Georgetown ISD parents demand apology from district after bus incident

Parents are frustrated after Georgetown ISD students were not allowed to leave the school bus because the driver thought he smelled marijuana.

All 5 Austin men arrested for November 2024 murder were out on bond at time of killing: APD

Austin police said all five men arrested for the November 2024 murder of Xavier Jones were out on bond at the time of the killing. Community leaders are outraged and are calling for reform.

Purple public notice slips mailed to Austinites: What do they mean?

If you live in Austin, you may have noticed a purple "public notice" slip in the mail. It has two proposed changes to land development code.

No injuries reported after mobile home fire in Lakeway

No injuries were reported after a mobile home fire in Lakeway. An investigation is now underway.

Gov. Greg Abbott bans RedNote, DeepSeek on government devices

Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced a ban on Chinese social media apps RedNote and Lemon8 and artificial intelligence app DeepSeek.

Austin police seek suspect in mail theft

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of stealing mail.

64% of Texans believe undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay, poll shows

A University of Houston poll shows nearly two-thirds of Texans believe undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S. if certain conditions are met.