Southwest flight bound for Houston returns to Denver Airport after engine cover falls off

A Southwest flight destined for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport after the engine cowling fell off during takeoff, prompting an investigation by FAA officials and rescheduling passengers for a three-hour delay.

Solar eclipse 2024: Concordia students to take part in NASA project

Students at Concordia University Texas will be taking part in the Radio JOVE project sponsored by NASA and using radio telescopes to study Monday's total solar eclipse.

California man arrested for role in scamming Luling homeowner: CCSO

The homeowner thought he was contacting a customer support representative, but instead it was a scammer, says the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.

Bill Nye the Science Guy to visit Texas for total solar eclipse

Bill Nye the Science Guy, along with the Planetary Society, is holding a two-day festival in Fredericksburg in honor of the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on Monday.

2024 Eclipse: When will the solar eclipse happen near me?

The path of totality will pass over a large part of Central Texas, including Austin, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Killeen, Fredericksburg, Blanco, Llano, Burnet and northwest San Antonio. Here's what you need to know.

Taylor WWII soldier returns home 80 years after dying in action

For more than eight decades, a Taylor family has wondered what happened to their loved one after he deployed to France to fight in WWII. The family finally got those answers.

Man arrested for robbery near UT Austin

One person was arrested for a robbery near UT Austin on Saturday, April 6.

Solar eclipse: Texas power grid, agencies prepare for conditions during celestial event

The total solar eclipse is expected to bring thousands to the Austin area. Agencies in Texas are preparing for tight conditions both on the power grid and on roads.

Solar eclipse 2024: Celestial event to boost local economy

The solar eclipse is bringing thousands of people to Central Texas from across the country. It is also expected to be a boost to the local economy.

Multiple cars on fire at salvage yard in south Austin: AFD

Fire crews are on the scene of a fire in south Austin at a salvage yard. Multiple cars are on fire, per AFD.

Austin Pets Alive! employees in process of forming largest animal shelter union in nation

Austin Pets Alive! employees have filed a petition to unionize. It would be the largest animal shelter union in the country, according to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Texas wildfire hearings, border and the solar eclipse: This Week in Texas Politics

FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.

Texas school bus crash: Injured Hays CISD teacher sues company that employed truck driver

A Hays CISD preschool teacher, who was injured in the deadly school bus crash that killed an elementary school student and a UT graduate student, is suing the company that employed the driver who caused the crash.

Austin weather: Increasing rain chances next week

Rain is looking even more likely next week. But will it hold off for the eclipse? Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Solar panels start house fire in Lago Vista

Firefighters say solar panels started a house fire in Lago Vista on Thursday afternoon.

Texas school bus crash report reveals fourth vehicle involved, new details

TxDOT's new report on the deadly Texas school bus crash that killed a preschooler and a UT graduate student reveals a fourth vehicle was involved in the wreck.