'Critical incident' in downtown Austin cleared: ATCEMS

ATCEMS and first responders have cleared the scene of a "critical incident" in downtown Austin.

Mother of Austin Tice, journalist missing in Syria, says new information proves her son is alive

The mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria for more than a decade, said Friday that she was confident her son was alive, citing information she said had come from a “significant source” that she did not identify but said had been vetted by the U.S. government and treated as credible.

Texas bill would put Ten Commandments in school classrooms

A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Child struck by vehicle, hospitalized: ATCEMS

A child was injured and hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in South Austin, says ATCEMS.

Highway racing causes crash that injures 6 people; 1 suspect arrested, 1 at large

The Austin Police Department has arrested one of the suspects accused of racing on I-35 in March 2024 and causing a crash that injured 6 people. Police continue to look for a second suspect.

Who will be the next Texas House Speaker?

With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.

When is the first day of winter?

December is here and temperatures are dropping in Central Texas, but the first day of winter is still a ways away.

Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race

There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.

Meagan Gonzales: 2019 murder of San Antonio woman found burned in field still unsolved

The murder of a San Antonio woman is still unsolved five years later. Meagan Gonzales disappeared, then her body was found three weeks later burned in a field.

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick pushes to "ban all forms" of THC in Texas

This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.

Light displays across Central Texas celebrate holiday season

The holiday festivities are in full swing across Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin checked out some lighting displays in downtown Austin, Marble Falls and Johnson City.

Austin-area WWII veteran finally gets grave marker

Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.

Manor man sentenced to 40 years for fake cartel protection scheme

The man told victims a Mexican drug cartel was after them and offered them protection in exchange for money while claiming to be a Delta Force veteran.

$11M in unclaimed back wages; more than 15K in Texas owed money

The US Department of Labor is looking to dispense $11 million in unclaimed back wages, including to people in Central Texas.

4 men break into East Austin home; 1 shot at homeowner: APD

APD is looking for four men who broke into an East Austin home in early November, one of whom fired at the homeowner who came home during the burglary.