Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.

Multiple people shot outside BBQ restaurant
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Multiple people were shot outside an East Austin BBQ restaurant Sunday night and the suspect is still at large. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the latest.

2026 NFL Draft: Full list of picks as Texans prioritize protection for C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans utilized the 2026 NFL Draft to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud and bolster their defensive front, headlined by a first-round trade-up for offensive guard Keylan Rutledge.

Wilco Animal Shelter takes in 11 dogs from storm-damaged North Texas rescue

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is seeking emergency fosters for dogs currently at the Georgetown facility to make room for incoming animals.

Angelina County mother charged with abuse of a corpse for digging up newborn

A Lufkin woman was arrested Thursday after authorities say she dug up the body of her infant child from a local cemetery and left the remains in a residential driveway.

1 killed in Runaway Bay after severe storms tear across North Texas

At least one person was killed and at least six others have been injured after a powerful storm that produced at least one apparent tornado ripped across North Texas on Saturday night.

Lake Pflugerville levels signal path to easing water restrictions

After nearly two months of stage three water restrictions, the City of Pflugerville says it reached an important milestone on the road to lifting those restrictions.

TxDOT closing I-35/US 290 flyovers for repairs this weekend

Your commute could take a little longer this weekend as TxDOT will be closing the I-35/US 290 flyovers for repairs.

Austin police to update general orders regarding ICE following Gov. Abbott's letter

The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.

FEMA sends money to Texas to stabilize eroding coastal road

Over half a million in federal relief funding has been allocated to Texas for repairs to an eroding coastal road in Aransas County.

Texas' first new state park in 25 years sees over 17,000 visitors since March

Since March, the first Texas State Park to open in 25 years has seen over 17,000 visitors. Park officials say they were pleasantly surprised at the popularity.

Georgetown Red Poppy Fest returns
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The annual Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown kicked off Friday. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more on how vendors are hoping the red poppies will put them into the black.