Juggers can now catch felonies; thieves steal thousands by following victims from banks
A new Texas law aims to crack down on a growing crime trend known as jugging — where suspects follow victims from banks to steal cash — by making the act a chargeable offense on its own.
A new Texas law aims to crack down on a growing crime trend known as jugging — where suspects follow victims from banks to steal cash — by making the act a chargeable offense on its own.
Taylor Pride says mayor rejected annual pride proclamation
During the first week of Pride Month, Taylor Pride said the mayor denied its pride proclamation. Tensions regarding pride are nothing new in Taylor.
During the first week of Pride Month, Taylor Pride said the mayor denied its pride proclamation. Tensions regarding pride are nothing new in Taylor.
Texas court sides with DOJ, prohibits in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
Woman killed by brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with water in Texas: CDC
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
Stolen truck recovered, 2 people taken into custody in Hutto
Two people are in custody after a vehicle, then foot pursuit early Wednesday morning.
Two people are in custody after a vehicle, then foot pursuit early Wednesday morning.
Convicted Texas sex offender gets 70 years for another child-related crime
A Manvel, TX convicted sex offender has been convicted of more crimes involving children and has been sentenced to 70 years in federal prison.
A Manvel, TX convicted sex offender has been convicted of more crimes involving children and has been sentenced to 70 years in federal prison.
Fight inside Beaumont prison kills inmate, injures three others, DOJ says
According to federal officials, employees at a Beaumont prison broke up a fight between multiple inmates Monday evening.
According to federal officials, employees at a Beaumont prison broke up a fight between multiple inmates Monday evening.
Mexico citizen sentenced in Texas after $3M in meth found hidden in cabbage shipment
“The amount of drugs smuggled in this case is staggering, but fortunately, authorities were able to seize it before it hit our streets," said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
“The amount of drugs smuggled in this case is staggering, but fortunately, authorities were able to seize it before it hit our streets," said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for
A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.
A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.
Austin officer-involved shooting: Police provide new details
The Austin Police Department is providing new details about an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.
The Austin Police Department is providing new details about an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for House Oversight Committee leadership position
Crockett stated the country faces an "existential crisis" under the current administration, vowing to hold the Executive Branch accountable.
Crockett stated the country faces an "existential crisis" under the current administration, vowing to hold the Executive Branch accountable.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
Over 3 dozen bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake since 2022: data
Data obtained by FOX 7 shows over three dozen bodies have been found in and around Lady Bird Lake in the past three years.
Data obtained by FOX 7 shows over three dozen bodies have been found in and around Lady Bird Lake in the past three years.
Automated license plate readers spark worries of mass surveillance in San Marcos, Austin
Worries about mass surveillance have both Austin and San Marcos debating the future of automated license plate reader (ALPR) programs.
Worries about mass surveillance have both Austin and San Marcos debating the future of automated license plate reader (ALPR) programs.
4 bail reform bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.
Austin's automatic license plate reader program will end June 30
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has removed an item concerning a potential expansion of the city's automated license plate reader program from Thursday's council agenda.
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has removed an item concerning a potential expansion of the city's automated license plate reader program from Thursday's council agenda.
Cause of East Austin house fire ruled accidental; 2 people dead
The Austin Fire Department says two people have died in a house fire that had flames reaching more than 30 feet in the air. A third person managed to escape.
The Austin Fire Department says two people have died in a house fire that had flames reaching more than 30 feet in the air. A third person managed to escape.
Some popular foods may soon require warning labels in Texas
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
Suspect in 2020 Houston murder arrested near Austin
A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Houston has been arrested in Travis County.
A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Houston has been arrested in Travis County.