Kyle Police Department mourning death of officer killed in crash
The Kyle Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers who died in a crash in Comal County.
The Kyle Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers who died in a crash in Comal County.
Texas couple faces up to 80 years in prison following federal child exploitation conviction
A federal jury has convicted a Lubbock couple of multiple federal offenses after evidence showed they conspired to secretly record a young family member and distribute child sexual abuse material.
A federal jury has convicted a Lubbock couple of multiple federal offenses after evidence showed they conspired to secretly record a young family member and distribute child sexual abuse material.
Texas Book Festival: Road closures and 5 books to check out
The Texas Book Festival returns to downtown Austin Nov. 14–15 with 285 authors and 220 sessions.
The Texas Book Festival returns to downtown Austin Nov. 14–15 with 285 authors and 220 sessions.
Patrick supports curbing power of office he lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin
Another Texas lawmaker is calling for restrictions on a statewide government office after Republicans took staggering losses across the board on election night.
Another Texas lawmaker is calling for restrictions on a statewide government office after Republicans took staggering losses across the board on election night.
Federal grand jury indicts 14 in deadly Texas train smuggling operation that killed 7 migrants
A federal grand jury indicted 14 people after seven migrants suffocated inside a sealed freight container transported by train from Del Rio to San Antonio, DOJ says.
A federal grand jury indicted 14 people after seven migrants suffocated inside a sealed freight container transported by train from Del Rio to San Antonio, DOJ says.
Austin tattoo artist illustrates new USPS stamp design 'Mythical Creatures'
Austin tattoo artist Nat Power designed the USPS 'Mythical Creatures' stamp pane, featuring regional cryptids like Mothman, the Jackalope, and Bigfoot.
Austin tattoo artist Nat Power designed the USPS 'Mythical Creatures' stamp pane, featuring regional cryptids like Mothman, the Jackalope, and Bigfoot.
Texas Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin announces transition leadership team
Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin announced her transition leadership team and spoke about her vision of leadership in the Texas Senate.
Lt. Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin announced her transition leadership team and spoke about her vision of leadership in the Texas Senate.
Deep Eddy Pool closed for repairs beginning Nov. 30
Deep Eddy Pool will be closed for an estimated three weeks for repairs beginning Nov. 30.
Deep Eddy Pool will be closed for an estimated three weeks for repairs beginning Nov. 30.
FBI Houston investigate possible murder aboard MSC Seascape cruise out of Galveston
A suspected homicide onboard an MSC cruise ship caused the boat to turn back to Galveston after previously departing.
A suspected homicide onboard an MSC cruise ship caused the boat to turn back to Galveston after previously departing.
2026 POTW Week 11: Thrall QB Weston Smiley
This week's FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the Week is Thrall quarterback Weston Smiley. He amassed 294 total yards and four rushing touchdowns in the Tigers' 38-32 win over Lexington. The win clinched the outright district title for Thrall.
This week's FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the Week is Thrall quarterback Weston Smiley. He amassed 294 total yards and four rushing touchdowns in the Tigers' 38-32 win over Lexington. The win clinched the outright district title for Thrall.
Shane James found guilty on all charges, sentenced to life in prison
Shane James Jr, the man accused in a shooting spree in 2023 that left six people dead and three injured, has been found guilty of all charges.
Shane James Jr, the man accused in a shooting spree in 2023 that left six people dead and three injured, has been found guilty of all charges.
Anti-death penalty group wants execution pause from Texas Gov-elect Hinojosa
An anti-death penalty group is calling for Texas Gov. Gina Hinojosa to stop all executions in Texas.
An anti-death penalty group is calling for Texas Gov. Gina Hinojosa to stop all executions in Texas.
Shane James trial: Jury hears final testimony, starts deliberating
The jury heard the final testimony in the Shane James trial Monday, and have begun deliberations.
The jury heard the final testimony in the Shane James trial Monday, and have begun deliberations.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 11 rankings
The high school football regular season is over and FOX 7 has your final rankings for 2026.
The high school football regular season is over and FOX 7 has your final rankings for 2026.
Supreme Court allows Big Bend border wall construction to proceed, pauses injunction
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed border barrier and road construction in Texas’ Big Bend Sector to proceed while further review is sought, pausing a lower court injunction in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s use of environmental law waivers.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed border barrier and road construction in Texas’ Big Bend Sector to proceed while further review is sought, pausing a lower court injunction in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s use of environmental law waivers.
Texas State Senator Joan Huffman files legislation to repeal data center sales tax exemptions
Texas State Senator Joan Huffman has announced she's filed legislation to repeal data center sales tax exemptions.
Texas State Senator Joan Huffman has announced she's filed legislation to repeal data center sales tax exemptions.
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems earn top 'A' rating for financial management
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems achieved an 'A' rating for financial integrity during the 2025–2026 school year, according to final FIRST ratings from the TEA.
Nearly 80% of Texas public school systems achieved an 'A' rating for financial integrity during the 2025–2026 school year, according to final FIRST ratings from the TEA.
Parents of 8-year-old girl killed in Camp Mystic flood file multimillion-dollar wrongful death lawsuit
Parents of 8-year-old Mary Grace Baker filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Camp Mystic operators, alleging gross negligence led to fatal flood drownings.
Parents of 8-year-old Mary Grace Baker filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Camp Mystic operators, alleging gross negligence led to fatal flood drownings.
Texas Lottery launches Patriotic Payout scratch ticket ahead of Veterans Day to support veterans, families
Ahead of Veterans Day, the Texas Lottery released Patriotic Payout, a $2 scratch game generating revenue for the Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
Ahead of Veterans Day, the Texas Lottery released Patriotic Payout, a $2 scratch game generating revenue for the Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
SWAT standoff in NE Austin: Barricaded suspect in custody
Austin police took a barricaded individual into custody without incident following a SWAT response in northeast Austin.
Austin police took a barricaded individual into custody without incident following a SWAT response in northeast Austin.