Robert Chody trial: Jury hears opening statements, first witnesses

The trial of former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody has started. On day 1, the jury heard opening statements and the first witnesses.

Bastrop residents sign petition calling to remove mayor

Hundreds of residents have signed a petition calling for the removal of Bastrop’s mayor, Lyle Nelson.

Texas man tried to kill 4-month-old daughter by feeding her gasoline, police allege

The mother says she was not home when her daughter’s father allegedly fed her gasoline, but she arrived home shortly afterward. “I asked him, ‘Why does it smell like gas in my house?’"

Employment scam: New Braunfels woman nearly falls victim

The Better Business Bureau has recently received about a dozen reports of employment scams in the area. FOX 7 Austin 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details

Round Rock ISD reminds drivers of back-to-school safety

Central Texas students are heading back to school, and the first assignment of the new school year involved law enforcement officers reminding drivers about the school zone rules.

Burglars caught on camera breaking into East Austin food trucks

The owner of food trucks in East Austin is trying to recover after being hit by burglars. Two people are caught on camera breaking into the food park and stealing many items.

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.

Teen killed in Austin crash; driver and other passengers leave scene: APD

A teen was killed in a crash, and the driver and two other passengers in the same car left the scene in Northwest Austin, police said.

The election issues Texans are searching for most

Here are the election topics that Texans are searching for most, according to Google Trends.

Judge blocks Texas from releasing this year’s school accountability ratings

The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing.

Women who were attacked helped by Downtown Austin Alliance Safety team

Two women jogging were attacked by a woman with a knife and they sought help from a Downtown Austin Alliance Safety member. It's a new program in Austin and advocates say it's needed.

Texas lawmakers urge State Fair of Texas to reverse gun ban

About 70 state lawmakers signed a letter claiming the State Fair of Texas' new policy banning guns will make the fair more dangerous.

Apartment fire in West Campus; 8 people displaced

The Austin Fire Department says eight people were displaced after an apartment fire in the 700 block of West 21st Street.

Blink Fitness files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: What to know

Blink Fitness, an Equinox-owned gym chain with more than 100 locations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.