No threat found on Sun Country flight from MSP that diverted to El Paso: FBI

Federal investigators say there was no threat to the safety of the passengers on the flight that was diverted to El Paso after the security concern was determined to be a “hoax."

SXSW 2025: Spring festival season kicks off in downtown Austin

The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.

Austin City Council sees some pushback on several items regarding art

There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.

Lil Ronnie murder: 1 suspect arrested for Forest Hill deadly shooting

One of the suspects wanted for the Forest Hill murders of a North Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter is now in custody. Here's what we know.

Does daylight saving time have effects on heart health?

Does daylight saving time have any effect on your heart? FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to a local doctor to discuss.

South Texas migrant family detention center will reopen

A South Texas immigration detention facility that once housed migrant families is set to reopen in Dilley, Texas.

City of Austin enforces stricter parking violations

City of Austin officials increased parking-related fines and added new parking violations that went into effect on March 1.

New Tesla 'Megafactory' facility coming to Waller County

During a commissioner's court meeting on Wednesday, a tax abatement agreement between Waller County and Tesla was unanimously approved.

Shingles torn from roofs in Jarrell after strong winds

Tuesday’s windstorm left a mess for some residents in Jarrell. Homeowners spent the day picking up debris littered across yards.

New records show DA had more than a week to move murder case forward before indictment deadline

New records reveal DA Jose Garza had more than a week to move a murder case forward before the deadline after the original prosecutor resigned. That missed deadline resulted in the suspect bonding out of jail

Is Austin crime reducing after opening 6th Street to cars?

In a city memo with preliminary data, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says they've seen fewer arrests, use of force cases, and officer injuries.

Texas version of DOGE got to work at Capitol

The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.