Austin man charged with first-degree murder gets bond reduced from $800K to just $100

An Austin man had his bond drastically reduced from $800,000 to just $100 with conditions on a first-degree murder charge. The Travis County DA is asking for a judge to increase it.

Former Guatemalan Congressman sentenced to 18 years in Texas for international drug conspiracy

A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. of the Eastern District of Texas. 

Inmate 'walked away' from Bell County Jail, later captured: sheriff

A man incarcerated at the Bell County Jail for driving without a license "walked away" from the facility Tuesday morning. He has since been apprehended.

How to properly drip your faucets

Residents should take steps to make sure the cold weather doesn't do damage. One of the main suggestions by plumbers is to drip your faucets overnight.

Convicted felon & suspected TdA gang member in country illegally arrested by ICE

A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.

McAllen man faces federal charges for using Molotov cocktails to set multiple fires

A 36-year-old McAllen man has been charged with arson and possession of a destructive device after being accused of targeting one person since 2022 and setting multiple fires to the victim's house and vehicles. At least two Molotov cocktails were used in the series of fires.

3 French Bulldogs stolen from Buda home

A man says three of his French bulldogs were stolen after thieves broke into his house in Buda. He said it's not the first time his beloved pets have been targeted.

Austin protest: Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to rally against Trump policies

Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon. 

Austin weather: Cold weather shelters to open Feb. 18-20

Due to cold overnight temperatures, the City of Austin will open its cold weather shelters starting February 18 and will remain open through at least Thursday, February 20.

Cancer death rates have dropped in the U.S.: report

The American Cancer Society is out with its 2025 Cancer Facts and Statistics report. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin doctor to discuss the findings.

Texas winter weather: Power grid will hold, Gov. Abbott says

Gov. Greg Abbott made a promise saying the power grid will hold, as some of the coldest temperatures of the year move into Central Texas this week.

New CapMetro MetroRapid lines officially start service on Sunday

Two new MetroRapid lines in East and Southeast Austin will officially start taking passengers this weekend, says CapMetro.