Dallas police shooting: Officer 'executed by coward' in ambush attack; 2nd officer remains critical

Police Chief Eddie Garcia says they lost a hero Thursday night after Officer Darron Burks was "executed" by a coward. Meanwhile, an officer who was shot in the face continues to fight for her life. Here's the latest.

Girlfriend of man who died in San Marcos police custody speaks out

A New Braunfels woman is raising a newborn by herself after the father died in police custody. FOX 7 Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.

Austin ISD school bus crash: Driver arrested for DWI

A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into two Austin ISD school buses late Thursday night, police said.

APD to enforce DWI No Refusal for Labor Day weekend

The Labor Day No Refusal Initiative operation began on Thursday, Aug. 29 and will run through Monday, Sept. 2.

Austin ISD band buses involved in crash; 7 people injured

Five students and one bus driver suffered minor injuries after two Austin ISD band buses were struck by a sedan while returning to campus from the Taco Shack Bowl. The driver of the sedan was hospitalized.

Austin leaders have plan to fight fires using AI

Austin city leaders have a plan to fight fires using artificial intelligence. First responders added AI technology to their tool belts to increase fire response times.

Texas AMBER Alerts may soon pop up on TikTok feeds

AMBER Alerts may soon start popping up on your TikTok feed. It's part of a new initiative starting in Texas.

What will the Texas Longhorns' final 2024 record be?

The Texas Longhorns are kicking off their first SEC season this weekend against Colorado State, but how will 2024 look for them? FOX 7 Austin's Dennis de la Peña and Julian Martinez give their predictions.

Federal funding will boost specialized ACC chip lab

An Austin training center created to help produce workers for the semi-conductor chip industry is getting a boost in funding. The specialized lab is located at Austin Community College's Highland Campus.

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over State Fair of Texas gun policy

The State Fair of Texas announced that this year it would ban fairgoers from carrying guns, even if they have a license to carry.

Austin woman receives kidney donation from her best friend

For the past 33 years Andrei Thomas and Rhonda Johnson have been inseparable from small moments to hard times so it's no surprise that when Andrei needed a kidney, Rhonda stepped up.