Hays County ends all contracts with Flock Safety
The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all contracts with Flock Safety.
Dozens attend prayer vigil held downtown for migrant justice
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
Federal judge temporarily blocks new state law on "expressive activity" on college campuses
A federal judge in Austin is temporarily blocking a new state law that bans what it calls 'expressive activity' on university and college campuses.
24-year-old arrested at Texas border with guns, ammo, and $1 million in cash
The cash and weapons were found during an inspection as the man was attempting to cross into Mexico.
Texas DPS helicopters can now detect drones and operators
The agency is the first in the nation to deploy the new technology.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
Sen. Cornyn: Trump, GOP not caving to Democrat demands to end shutdown
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) tells FOX 26 that Democrats triggered the government shutdown, and only Democrats can get the government re-opened.
City of Austin will remove street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the 'Black Artists Matter' mural on 11th Street. This is in response to a state declaration that roadways can't have political messaging. Otherwise, cities could lose grant funding. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from downtown.
Meta to spend $1.5 billion on AI data center in Texas
The center is a part of Meta's journey toward AI "superintelligence."
Crucial evidence 'lost' in scuba death investigation of North Texas 12-year-old, lawyer says
A Rockwall family is seeking answers and accountability after the death of their 12-year-old daughter during a scuba class, citing a failure by law enforcement to secure and analyze crucial evidence, including "lost" dive computer data.
Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
San Antonio police shooting: 2 officers shot, suspect killed
Two San Antonio police officers were shot and injured and the person who shot the officers was killed, according to San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus.
Man assaults person at In-N-Out restaurant; police search for suspect
The Austin Police Department is looking for help identifying a man who assaulted a person at an In-N-Out restaurant.
Austin police identify victim in Rutland Dr. 7-11 parking lot shooting
The victim in an early Sunday morning shooting at a 7-11 on Rutland Dr. has been identified by Austin Police as 37-year-old Quinton Arnold.
Baytown mother accused of leaving autistic 11-year-old son covered in feces
A Baytown mother is charged with injury of a child after her 11-year-old autistic son was found locked in a room, severely malnourished, and covered in feces.
Texas road surveillance increased to 'crack down' on illegal dumping
New areas being outfitted with the investigation points include El Paso, Dallas and Houston districts of TxDOT.
Texas State University professor speaks after being fired for second time
A Texas State University professor was fired again for a second time on Monday.
2 of Texas' most wanted sex offenders arrested
Both men had been on the run for months after failing to comply with their sex offender registration requirements.
Northeast Austin businesses left with damage after bizarre string of break-ins
A bizarre string of break-ins at a Northeast Austin strip mall left three businesses damaged and one out of thousands of dollars.


















