State Fair of Texas 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists revealed
The State Fair of Texas revealed 15 finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards across savory, sweet, and drink categories. One of those entries is a chocolate version of the classic Fletcher’s Corny Dog.
The State Fair of Texas revealed 15 finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards across savory, sweet, and drink categories. One of those entries is a chocolate version of the classic Fletcher’s Corny Dog.
Round Rock OIS suspect had prior run-ins with police
Round Rock police say a son stabbed his parents before officers shot and killed him at their home Tuesday morning. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
Round Rock police say a son stabbed his parents before officers shot and killed him at their home Tuesday morning. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
Thrift shop thief caught on camera stealing hundreds in merchandise
Surveillance footage at Heartening in North Austin captured a woman stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.
Surveillance footage at Heartening in North Austin captured a woman stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.
Round Rock officer-involved shooting: Suspect had prior run-ins with police
Round Rock police have identified the suspect killed and the officer involved in a shooting after a stabbing at a home on August 4.
Round Rock police have identified the suspect killed and the officer involved in a shooting after a stabbing at a home on August 4.
Austin officials urge residents to be prepared for wildfires
Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.
Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.
Burnet County takes down Flock cameras
Burnet County has taken down all of its fixed Flock cameras after two were damaged. Some argue they should not go back up. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
Burnet County has taken down all of its fixed Flock cameras after two were damaged. Some argue they should not go back up. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
Burnet County takes down fixed Flock cameras after 2 get damaged
Burnet County has taken down all their fixed Flock LPR cameras after two incidents of damage, according to a memo posted to social media.
Burnet County has taken down all their fixed Flock LPR cameras after two incidents of damage, according to a memo posted to social media.
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Award-winning Pflugerville BBQ spot closing its doors due to high beef prices
An award-winning barbecue spot is set to soon close their doors, and they say the rising cost of beef played a part in that decision.
An award-winning barbecue spot is set to soon close their doors, and they say the rising cost of beef played a part in that decision.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
$1.1M in cocaine seized at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
British citizen living in Katy faces sentencing for illegally voting in U.S. election
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.
Large alligator with ‘old bullet hole’ found lounging in Texas pool
A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
Pornhub challenges effectiveness of Texas age-verification rules
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."
Pickup truck swallowed by road collapse following major water main break in Beaumont
Beaumont crews restored water service after a major water main break caused a road collapse and swallowed a pickup truck. The intersection remains closed for road repairs.
Beaumont crews restored water service after a major water main break caused a road collapse and swallowed a pickup truck. The intersection remains closed for road repairs.
Duck rescue: Austin police round up ducklings stranded on I-35
The Austin Police Association posted about a “major incident” on August 4 involving “12 suspects, all wearing black and yellow, refusing to leave the lower deck of I-35.”
The Austin Police Association posted about a “major incident” on August 4 involving “12 suspects, all wearing black and yellow, refusing to leave the lower deck of I-35.”
Texas governor's race: Gov. Abbott, Gina Hinojosa hit campaign trail
As November draws closer, the campaign trail is hot, with Governor Abbott in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa hitting cable television.
As November draws closer, the campaign trail is hot, with Governor Abbott in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa hitting cable television.
THC in Texas: Business owners challenge new state rule
A new state rule scheduling Delta-8 and other hemp derivatives as controlled substances could turn Texas shop owners into felons overnight, prompting business advocates to challenge the ban in federal court.
A new state rule scheduling Delta-8 and other hemp derivatives as controlled substances could turn Texas shop owners into felons overnight, prompting business advocates to challenge the ban in federal court.
Rainey Street shooting victim shot 6 times
A man was shot on Rainey Street six times while attempting to get his hat back from two men, according to court paperwork.
A man was shot on Rainey Street six times while attempting to get his hat back from two men, according to court paperwork.