Austin's annual 'Shop with a Cop' event helps over 100 children this holiday season
More than 100 children in Austin are coming home with bags full of presents this holiday season thanks to Shop with a Cop.
More than 100 children in Austin are coming home with bags full of presents this holiday season thanks to Shop with a Cop.
San Antonio felon arrested for placing pipe bombs at ATMs
A San Antonio man was arrested for placing pipe bombs at two ATMs in September.
A San Antonio man was arrested for placing pipe bombs at two ATMs in September.
Arlington family used $1.7M in stolen tax refunds to buy luxury car, house in Mississippi: prosecutors
Members of an Arlington family were convicted by a jury in Forth Worth on Thursday of a multimillion-dollar scheme to steal tax refunds.
Members of an Arlington family were convicted by a jury in Forth Worth on Thursday of a multimillion-dollar scheme to steal tax refunds.
How Texans can claim their share of $700 million Google settlement
Texans can now claim their share of a $700 million settlement won against Google two years ago.
Texans can now claim their share of a $700 million settlement won against Google two years ago.
Helicopter hit by bullet in Bastrop County; FBI and sheriff's office investigating
The FBI and the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation after a helicopter was hit by a bullet.
The FBI and the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation after a helicopter was hit by a bullet.
Austin yogurt shop murders: Travis County DA files to start exoneration process for initial suspects
The Travis County DA's office has filed to begin the process towards exonerating four men previously accused in the high-profile quadruple murder at the "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" shop in 1991.
The Travis County DA's office has filed to begin the process towards exonerating four men previously accused in the high-profile quadruple murder at the "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" shop in 1991.
Crockett holds lead on Talarico for Democratic Senate nomination in first head-to-head poll
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.
Southwest Airlines to bring 2,000 jobs, start crew base in Austin
Southwest Airlines is expanding in Austin, bringing thousands of jobs. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will become a Southwest crew base starting in March.
Southwest Airlines is expanding in Austin, bringing thousands of jobs. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will become a Southwest crew base starting in March.
Former Fort Hood doctor arrested for secretly videotaping patients
Survivors and advocates are demanding accountability after a former Army doctor was accused of sexual assault and misconduct earlier this year.
Survivors and advocates are demanding accountability after a former Army doctor was accused of sexual assault and misconduct earlier this year.
Group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to purchase hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
All-clear given at H-E-B in Taylor following bomb threat
An all-clear has been given after police responded to a bomb threat at H-E-B in Taylor.
An all-clear has been given after police responded to a bomb threat at H-E-B in Taylor.
North Austin apartment fire leaves over 40 people displaced; cause ruled accidental
Over 40 people have been displaced after a large apartment fire in North Austin.
Over 40 people have been displaced after a large apartment fire in North Austin.
Claims of abuse at Fort Bliss ICE facility; DHS calls them ‘categorically false’
The letter, penned by the American Civil Liberty Union and other organizations, claims detainees at Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss, were “handcuffed and rounded up" before being loaded into vans and taken to the U.S.-Mexico border and told to go across the border into Mexico by masked officers even if the detainee did not have a removal order to the country.
The letter, penned by the American Civil Liberty Union and other organizations, claims detainees at Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss, were “handcuffed and rounded up" before being loaded into vans and taken to the U.S.-Mexico border and told to go across the border into Mexico by masked officers even if the detainee did not have a removal order to the country.
FIFA World Cup: Random Selection Draw for single-match tickets open for applications
The third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Random Selection Draw, is now open for applications.
The third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Random Selection Draw, is now open for applications.
Austin road rage suspect identified, charged with criminal mischief: affidavit
The suspect in a violent road rage incident on the Capital of Texas Highway has been identified and charged, but is still at large.
The suspect in a violent road rage incident on the Capital of Texas Highway has been identified and charged, but is still at large.
Driver arrested after illegally passing school bus and nearly hitting a child
Austin ISD provided an update on the arrest of a driver who illegally passed a school bus and narrowly missed hitting a child.
Austin ISD provided an update on the arrest of a driver who illegally passed a school bus and narrowly missed hitting a child.
Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
All I-35 SB lanes reopen after crash involving 18-wheeler
All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.
All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.
'We Are Blood' holiday blood drive event in Bastrop
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider for more than 50 hospitals and medical facilities in Central Texas, is partnering with FOX 7 Austin and the City of Bastrop for a holiday blood drive next week.
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider for more than 50 hospitals and medical facilities in Central Texas, is partnering with FOX 7 Austin and the City of Bastrop for a holiday blood drive next week.



















