7-Eleven offering free Slurpees on Friday: How to get one

7-Eleven is celebrating the end of January by offering free Slurpees on Friday, Jan. 31. Here's what to know.

Texas State students help AG's office cold case unit through new internship

FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen caught up with the first interns to take part in the internship to help the Texas Attorney General's Office with cold cases.

Plane crash in D.C.: Local commercial pilot speaks on deadly crash

Over 60 people are dead after a midair plane crash over the Potomac River near the Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.

City of Austin prioritizing funding for homeless response

Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness for the next decade.

Texas lawmakers urged to ramp up laws to fight human trafficking

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Advocates for victims gathered Thursday at the state capitol. They are urging lawmakers to pass major reforms.

Air traffic controller staffing has been issue at Austin's airport for years

For years, Congressman Lloyd Doggett has been calling for more air traffic controllers after several near misses at Austin’s airport. He said Wednesday night's midair crash near Washington D.C. is a reminder that a tragedy could happen anywhere.

Illegal game room found, shut down in Round Rock: RRPD

Several people were arrested after an illegal game room was found in Round Rock, police said. The game room was shut down.

1 rescued, 1 arrested in San Marcos hostage situation

Police said one person was rescued and another arrested during a hostage situation at a San Marcos apartment complex early Thursday morning.

4.5 magnitude earthquake confirmed near Falls City

The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a 4.5 magnitude earthquake happened Wednesday night near Falls City.

ICE agents conducting sweeps in Central Texas

ICE agents are carrying out sweeps across the country, including here in Central Texas. These operations are a part of the Trump administration's plan to crackdown on illegal immigration.

President Trump's executive orders could hurt Austin groups, Doggett says

President Trump's budget office is rescinding a memo that seemed to freeze spending on federal grants. It sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.