Texas justice 2026: The high-profile trials to track this year
As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.
As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.
Thousands take the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
3 teens arrested, multiple stolen items recovered in Kyle New Year's Eve traffic stop
Stolen firearms, vehicles, credit cards, checks and other items were recovered following a routine traffic stop in Kyle on New Year's Eve. Three teens were arrested.
Stolen firearms, vehicles, credit cards, checks and other items were recovered following a routine traffic stop in Kyle on New Year's Eve. Three teens were arrested.
5 juveniles shot at New Year's Eve party in Round Rock
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating a New Year's Eve shooting that left five people hurt.
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating a New Year's Eve shooting that left five people hurt.
1st babies of 2026 in Austin welcomed at area hospitals
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.
1st homicide of 2026: Austin police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
The stories shaping Texas in 2026: World Cup, elections and education
In 2026, stadiums in Texas will be packed with fans from around the world, new security exchanges will open, education in the Lone Star State will change and Texans will cast ballots under newly drawn political lines. These are the key stories that are set to shape Texas, its place in the United States and the world in 2026.
In 2026, stadiums in Texas will be packed with fans from around the world, new security exchanges will open, education in the Lone Star State will change and Texans will cast ballots under newly drawn political lines. These are the key stories that are set to shape Texas, its place in the United States and the world in 2026.
94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
New Year's Eve in Austin
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
New Year's Eve safety: Don't fire your gun into the air, officials say
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
Texas homeowner kills 15-year-old burglary suspect during confrontation, police say
A teen burglary suspect was shot and killed early Wednesday morning after being confronted by a homeowner in Texarkana, according to police.
A teen burglary suspect was shot and killed early Wednesday morning after being confronted by a homeowner in Texarkana, according to police.
Texas appeals court unanimously upholds ruling against AG Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Texas authorities identify body as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos; death ruled a suicide
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Austin weather: Bundle up if heading out for New Year's Eve
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
Austin's biggest stories of 2025: Murder plot, new Texas laws, school closures
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
Experts weigh in on home foundation issues in Central Texas
Experts are weighing in and offering some insight after reports of homes sinking in Central Texas, including in Kyle and Buda.
Experts are weighing in and offering some insight after reports of homes sinking in Central Texas, including in Kyle and Buda.