Train derailment in downtown Austin
A cargo train derailed in downtown Austin early Thursday morning. It happened near 3rd Street and Bowie Street, where several train cars left the tracks. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
A cargo train derailed in downtown Austin early Thursday morning. It happened near 3rd Street and Bowie Street, where several train cars left the tracks. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
East Texas gas well fire near Etoile expected to burn for days After explosion
Crews are working to contain a massive natural gas well fire in East Texas following a late-night explosion that left no one injured but could burn for several days.
Crews are working to contain a massive natural gas well fire in East Texas following a late-night explosion that left no one injured but could burn for several days.
North Carolina woman, Houston-area teen accused of plot against Congregation Beth Israel
A North Carolina woman and a Houston-area teen were arrested and accused of conspiring to “kill as many Jews as possible" at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston.
A North Carolina woman and a Houston-area teen were arrested and accused of conspiring to “kill as many Jews as possible" at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston.
Texas woman accused of posing as federal agent in US Visa fraud scheme
A Texas woman has been arrested and indicted in connection with a fraud scheme related to U.S. Visas.
A Texas woman has been arrested and indicted in connection with a fraud scheme related to U.S. Visas.
Judge orders release of family held at Dilley detention facility for nearly a year
A federal judge has ordered the release of a mother and her five children from a Texas immigration detention facility where the family has been held for the past 10 months.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a mother and her five children from a Texas immigration detention facility where the family has been held for the past 10 months.
Southeast Austin homicide being investigated as city's 21st
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's latest homicide.
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's latest homicide.
Legal battle over Texas 'Total THC' rule and licensing fees delayed until April 28
The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.
The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.
Train derailment in downtown Austin
A train with more than 200 cars derailed in downtown Austin and is causing traffic delays.
A train with more than 200 cars derailed in downtown Austin and is causing traffic delays.
Central Texas aquifers could see slight boost after week of rainfall
This week’s rainfall across Central Texas could help to bring a much-needed boost to the region’s aquifers, which have been operating at dangerously low levels.
This week’s rainfall across Central Texas could help to bring a much-needed boost to the region’s aquifers, which have been operating at dangerously low levels.
Austin firefighter wins legal battle over cancer treatment
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
An Austin firefighter who has been fighting both cancer and the legal system just won a major battle.
Austin ISD facing deeper budget cuts as deficit continues to grow
Austin ISD is facing even deeper budget cuts as its deficit continues to grow. Now we’re taking a closer look at just how big that shortfall has become and what's driving it.
Austin ISD is facing even deeper budget cuts as its deficit continues to grow. Now we’re taking a closer look at just how big that shortfall has become and what's driving it.
Mexican national sentenced to 17+ years for smuggling meth in propane tanks
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
A Mexican man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after federal agents found 163kg of meth hidden inside propane tanks at the Texas border.
Armenian national pleads guilty in Texas to smuggling U.S. tech to Russia
An Armenian national has pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving the illegal export of restricted U.S. technology to Russia in violation of federal sanctions.
An Armenian national has pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving the illegal export of restricted U.S. technology to Russia in violation of federal sanctions.
Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
2 Texas universities named to Forbes "New Ivies" list for AI-ready graduates
Two top-tier Texas universities have officially been named "New Ivies" by Forbes for producing the elite talent today’s AI-driven workforce is looking for.
Two top-tier Texas universities have officially been named "New Ivies" by Forbes for producing the elite talent today’s AI-driven workforce is looking for.
Round Rock PD looking for robbery suspects
Round Rock police are looking for several people who stole jewelry from a store in the outlets. The suspects were caught on camera.
Round Rock police are looking for several people who stole jewelry from a store in the outlets. The suspects were caught on camera.
Kalshi fines, suspends Texas politician for betting on his own election
A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.
A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.
Supreme Court allows wounded veteran's lawsuit against Texas-based company to move forward
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an Irving-based company does not get a blanket shield from a lawsuit by a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb just because the incident happened during wartime.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an Irving-based company does not get a blanket shield from a lawsuit by a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb just because the incident happened during wartime.
Round Rock Premium Outlets robbery: Suspects caught on camera
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating a jewelry store robbery that took place on April 21 at the Round Rock Premium Outlets.
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating a jewelry store robbery that took place on April 21 at the Round Rock Premium Outlets.
TxDOT unveils 'Tex' the barrel cowboy for National Work Zone Awareness Week
A massive cowboy made of retired traffic barrels is tipping his hat to drivers in West Texas this week, part of a creative statewide effort by transportation officials to curb work zone accidents.
A massive cowboy made of retired traffic barrels is tipping his hat to drivers in West Texas this week, part of a creative statewide effort by transportation officials to curb work zone accidents.



















