Bastrop shooting suspect's criminal history
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New details have been released about the man accused of firing an AR-15 at other vehicles at a Bastrop Home Depot parking lot on Wednesday night.

Round Rock ISD parents voice frustrations over elimination of several bus routes

Round Rock ISD parents say the decision to eliminate bus routes will force their children to walk to school along roadways they describe as dangerous.​

Purdue eliminates Texas Longhorns 79-77 to advance to Elite Eight

Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight by holding off a late surge from Texas in a 79-77 thriller fueled by interior dominance and precision free-throw shooting.

Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation

A planned development in North Texas that reportedly aimed to house as many as 20,000 migrants, dubbed "Sharia City" by lawmakers, has been canceled after the state launched an investigation into it. 

Texas metros make up 4 of top 10 in latest US census growth data

While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing. 

Houston Astros fall 3-0 to Angels in 2026 Opening Day home opener

The Los Angeles Angels shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 to secure a rare Opening Day victory, spoil the debut of Daikin Park, and hold Houston to just three hits.

Two different political spotlights take place in Texas

A big political battleground took center stage in the Dallas area at a big conference for Conservatives. And in Austin, Liberal prosecutors in Travis County are back on the hotseat.

New Texas House priorities include water supply, data centers, absorbing New Mexico counties

With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session. 

Pflugerville water restrictions continue
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Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply.

Hays CISD proposes millions in budget cuts
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Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."

Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach

Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.

Texas measles cases surge as West Texas detention center outbreaks spread

Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.

WATCH: Dramatic dashcam footage shows moment truck slams into car in Southeast Texas

A terrifying crash caught on camera shows a truck slamming into a car that pulled out into traffic on a Southeast Texas highway. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released the dashcam footage to warn drivers that failing to wait for a safe gap is a major cause of serious accidents.

Suspect arrested for gunfire outside Home Depot
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A man is in custody after allegedly firing an AR 15 in the parking of a Home Depot in Bastrop Wednesday afternoon. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.

Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.