Texas House Speaker race: Burrows, Cook vying for top spot
Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and David Cook of Mansfield both say they're confident they'll become Texas House Speaker when all is said and done.
Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and David Cook of Mansfield both say they're confident they'll become Texas House Speaker when all is said and done.
Longhorns fans looking forward to first-round College Football Playoff game
In the first-round College Football Playoff game, Texas and Clemson will square off in Austin, giving the Longhorns the home-field advantage over the Tigers.
In the first-round College Football Playoff game, Texas and Clemson will square off in Austin, giving the Longhorns the home-field advantage over the Tigers.
Cold weather shelters activated in Austin for Tuesday, Dec. 10
Austin's cold weather shelters have been activated for Tuesday, Dec 10.
Austin's cold weather shelters have been activated for Tuesday, Dec 10.
McLaren split in half by tree in Dallas crash that kills 2
Two men in the sports car were killed. The woman driving the other car involved was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Two men in the sports car were killed. The woman driving the other car involved was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
15-year-old Milby High School student dies after being hit by train
Investigators say it happened just after 7:30 a.m. at 2000 Broadway Street, near Galveston Road in the Greater East End area of Houston.
Investigators say it happened just after 7:30 a.m. at 2000 Broadway Street, near Galveston Road in the Greater East End area of Houston.
Mason County Courthouse lights up for the holiday after 2021 fire
The Mason County Courthouse is wearing the colors of the season after its remodel following the devastating fire in 2021.
The Mason County Courthouse is wearing the colors of the season after its remodel following the devastating fire in 2021.
Terrell police officer shot and killed after pulling over truck with expired plates
Police say the officer pulled over a truck with expired license plates from Mississippi and called for cover. But before backup arrived, he was shot multiple times at close range.
Police say the officer pulled over a truck with expired license plates from Mississippi and called for cover. But before backup arrived, he was shot multiple times at close range.
Possible bomb in car prompts I-35 shutdown in Travis Co.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says out of an abundance of caution ,it shut down a portion of I-35 briefly after a person reported he believed there was a bomb in his car.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says out of an abundance of caution ,it shut down a portion of I-35 briefly after a person reported he believed there was a bomb in his car.
Who is Tony Buzbee? A look at the attorney accusing Diddy, Jay-Z of raping minor
Tony Buzbee is representing alleged victims of Sean “Diddy" Combs and named Jay-Z in a lawsuit that’s making headlines. Here’s what you need to know about the lawyer.
Tony Buzbee is representing alleged victims of Sean “Diddy" Combs and named Jay-Z in a lawsuit that’s making headlines. Here’s what you need to know about the lawyer.
Austin Area Toy Run brings presents, gift cards to Round Rock Housing Authority
More than 250 bikers roll into the Round Rock Housing Authority for the annual Austin Area Toy Run.
More than 250 bikers roll into the Round Rock Housing Authority for the annual Austin Area Toy Run.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
Texas Longhorns fans react to SEC Championship loss, playoff spot
Disappointment is the general consensus from Longhorn fans Sunday after falling just short of a win in the Southeastern Conference championship.
Disappointment is the general consensus from Longhorn fans Sunday after falling just short of a win in the Southeastern Conference championship.
College Football Playoff: Texas Longhorns to face off against Clemson in round 1
The Texas Longhorns are moving on to the playoffs with a first-round game against Clemson.
The Texas Longhorns are moving on to the playoffs with a first-round game against Clemson.
Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
How will Texas' power grid fare this winter?: FOX 7 Focus
With winter already here in Texas, how prepared is our power grid? FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with local energy expert Doug Lewin in this FOX 7 Focus.
With winter already here in Texas, how prepared is our power grid? FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with local energy expert Doug Lewin in this FOX 7 Focus.
FOX 7 Austin helps light up the Capitol's Christmas tree
The 30th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll brought holiday magic to Austin, including the first-ever Christmas dog costume competition.
The 30th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll brought holiday magic to Austin, including the first-ever Christmas dog costume competition.
Oak Hill Parkway Project halfway complete, says TxDOT
The Oak Hill Parkway Project is now halfway complete and TxDOT says it is taking big steps to alleviate traffic now before construction is finished.
The Oak Hill Parkway Project is now halfway complete and TxDOT says it is taking big steps to alleviate traffic now before construction is finished.
Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
Dade Phelan will not be seeking a third term as Texas House speaker
House Speaker Dade Phelan has announced he is dropping out of the race and will not be seeking a third term.
House Speaker Dade Phelan has announced he is dropping out of the race and will not be seeking a third term.
Texas WWII vets take last local Honor Flight of 2024 for Pearl Harbor ceremony
Ten World War II veterans left for Washington DC on Friday for the 83rd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Ten World War II veterans left for Washington DC on Friday for the 83rd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.