State Fair of Texas extends free student ticket validity through Oct. 18

Officials for the State Fair of Texas announced that free admission tickets distributed to students from pre-K through eighth grade will be valid on any day of the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 18, including the final two weekends.

Zilker Park recovery after a muddy ACL Weekend One
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Weekend One of ACL is in the books, but the weekend weather left Zilker Park in a muddy mess. People online are calling it a "swamp" and "ACL Mudfest." Now comes clean-up and restoration ahead of Weekend Two. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from South Austin.

Two arrested after $628K cocaine bust at Laredo port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.

Former U.S. Army soldier convicted on 9 federal counts in Waco child sexual abuse case

A federal jury in Waco has convicted a former U.S. Army soldier on nine counts related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of two minor victims, federal prosecutors announced.

West Texas man sentenced to life in federal prison for severe child exploitation offenses

A 34-year-old West Texas man received a life sentence in federal prison for enticement of a minor, production of child pornography, and offenses as a registered sex offender.

Texas deer season 2026-27: Herd reaches 5.64 million

TPWD forecasts a strong 2026-27 Texas white-tailed deer season with population estimates reaching 5.64 million and above-average antler growth expected.

19 deaths in 5 years: Manor city leaders push for urgent U.S. 290 safety upgrades

Following a string of deadly traffic accidents along U.S. 290, local officials in Manor are raising the alarm over hazardous roadway conditions and demanding swift safety improvements.

Texas businessman gets 13 years in prison, must sell 90 collector cars to pay back fraud victims

A Stephensville businessman’s fraudulent scheme has left him with more than a decade of prison time, and he will have to give up over 90 collector vehicles in order to pay the victims back. 

Former Army soldier convicted in sexual abuse of 2 minors

A federal jury in Waco convicted a former U.S. Army soldier on nine counts related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of two minors.

FAA issues ground delay at Austin airport due to low clouds and weather

Federal aviation officials implemented a ground delay program for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday due to low ceilings and weather conditions.

Missing Colorado woman's body found buried behind garage in Texas panhandle

A Colorado woman has been identified as the victim in a homicide investigation that led to the arrest of an Amarillo man and the recovery of a body buried behind a local property.