Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison in smuggling case tied to fatal crash
A 26-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a cartel-linked human smuggling ring tied to a fatal 2022 Texas car crash.
A 26-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a cartel-linked human smuggling ring tied to a fatal 2022 Texas car crash.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 5 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 5 rankings.
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 5 rankings.
Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale
The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets.
The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets.
$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger.
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger.
Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Fort Worth at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Fort Worth at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.
Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide emergency over soaring diesel prices in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for all 254 Texas counties on Monday as record diesel prices and fuel shortages threaten agriculture and freight.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for all 254 Texas counties on Monday as record diesel prices and fuel shortages threaten agriculture and freight.
Austin weather: Multiple rounds of heavy rain and cooling trend
Summer's last stand continues for another 3 days and then big weather changes ahead.
Summer's last stand continues for another 3 days and then big weather changes ahead.
Austin ISD potential state intervention: Parents weigh petition
Parents at two middle schools are weighing a petition that could give them a voice in what happens next as Austin ISD faces possible state intervention following five consecutive failing ratings at both campuses.
Parents at two middle schools are weighing a petition that could give them a voice in what happens next as Austin ISD faces possible state intervention following five consecutive failing ratings at both campuses.
SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
Protests continue one week after ICE-involved shooting
Many gathered to express their frustration with the federal agency. The underpass where he was shot is not covered with anti-ICE messages. The agent who shot Perez is still unidentified.
Many gathered to express their frustration with the federal agency. The underpass where he was shot is not covered with anti-ICE messages. The agent who shot Perez is still unidentified.
Austin weather: Cold front to bring heavy rain, flood risks, and cooler weather
Summer heat is making a final push across Central Texas before a strong cold front arrives later this week, bringing much-needed rainfall, a drop in humidity, and temperatures well below average for the first time in months.
Summer heat is making a final push across Central Texas before a strong cold front arrives later this week, bringing much-needed rainfall, a drop in humidity, and temperatures well below average for the first time in months.
No. 1 Texas Longhorns holds off No. 14 Tennessee Vols 20-17 in Knoxville
Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons.
Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons.
2026 Election: Texas counties rush to process tens of thousands of backlogged voter registrations
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
GoFundMe supporting elderly couple from The Colony shut down due to violation
A fundraiser aimed at supporting a local elderly couple from The Colony has been taken down due to a GoFundMe Terms of Service violation.
A fundraiser aimed at supporting a local elderly couple from The Colony has been taken down due to a GoFundMe Terms of Service violation.
Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.
Travis County double homicide: Mississippi man charged with capital murder
A man was arrested and charged with capital murder following a double homicide in the Wells Branch area this week.
A man was arrested and charged with capital murder following a double homicide in the Wells Branch area this week.
East Austin homicide: Teen kills girlfriend's ex, steals his car
A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.
A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.
Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
2026 Election: San Antonio congressional race heats up
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
City of Austin cancels drawdown of Lake Austin
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.