Texas State president excited for university to experience bowl game

Texas State is set to play the Rice Owls in their first ever bowl game appearance. The university president said it has been a special time on campus this fall.

AFD on scene of elevator rescue downtown

AFD crews are responding to an elevator rescue in downtown Austin. The fire department asks drivers to avoid the area.

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

Murdered Kyle woman honored by Kyle Police Department

The Kyle Police Department has dedicated its victim services rooms to Samantha Dean, the woman who first started the program. Dean was murdered in 2015. Meredith Aldis has the details in this week's CrimeWatch.

Dining out for Christmas meal in Austin

Christmas has come to an end, and many families decided to trade the traditional dinner at home for local restaurants in downtown Austin.

Christmas spirit kept alive by Georgetown club's first-ever event

The Georgetown community kept the Christmas spirit alive as a club hosted the first-ever Christmas Day Coffee and Hot Chocolate on the Square.

Officer-involved shooting in Bastrop County; man recovering

On December 23, the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says a woman called 911 from a home off FM 969 saying the man she lived with had fired a gunshot inside their home.

Beyoncé's Houston childhood home catches fire Christmas morning

Beyoncé's childhood home in Houston, engulfed in flames on Christmas morning, was met with a swift firefighting response.

Rollover crash in eastern Travis County leaves 6 hospitalized

Six people are in the hospital, including two teens and a child, after a rollover crash in eastern Travis County, according to ATCEMS.

Water sweeps vehicle off road in North Austin; several rescued

Emergency crews rescued several people from a creek off Rutland Drive after heavy rain swept their vehicle off the road.

Rocket on satellite mission launched by Cedar Park company

Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace has launched. Their rocket will take a satellite to an orbit relatively close to the earth's surface.

Controversial border security law challenged in ACLU lawsuit

In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.

Non-profit for Austin's homeless started by Round Rock girl

A Round Rock pre-teen is proving you're never too young to make a difference in your community. She's found a unique way to raise money to house the homeless.

Austin non-profit provides Christmas resources, meals to homeless

If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.

Israel-Hamas War: Palestine vigil held at Austin City Hall

Outside Austin City Hall this evening, the Austin for Palestine Coalition hosted a vigil to honor Palestinians who've lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war.

Austin's Trail of Lights closes due to weather

Due to the rain, organizers of Austin's Trail of Lights have made the decision to close for the evening.