Texas THC rule remains blocked for now despite state Supreme Court ruling

Smokable hemp products can continue to be sold in Texas until at least July after an injunction blocking enforcement of new state regulations was extended Friday.

Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule

The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.

Austin weather: Flood Watch in effect until tonight

It's going to be a cloudy, rainy, cool and breezy first day of May with a few more rounds of showers and storms possible.

Plane crash kills 5 in Wimberley area
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A small plane crashed overnight in the Wimberley area. Officials say all five people on board are dead. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.

Texas plane crash kills 5; plane destroyed by post-impact fire, NTSB says

Five people have been killed in a plane crash overnight in the Wimberley area. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and says a post-impact fire destroyed the plane.

'Texas Killing Fields' suspect facing new charges

The suspect, who has already been charged in the death of Laura Miller, the daughter of Texas Equusearch's founder, Tim Miller, is facing new charges, records revealed.

Downtown safety improvements after 6th Street shooting
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The Austin Police Department is expanding its security measures to improve safety downtown. This comes after the recent mass shooting at a West 6th Street bar in March. 

Texas inmate executed for 2008 Garland murders

Texas has executed James Broadnax for the 2008 slayings of two men at a Garland recording studio, despite a recent claim from his cousin and co-defendant, Demarius Cummings, taking responsibility for the fatal shootings.

Houston rep's first US bill targets Abbott's 'weaponization' of vacant seat: 'We had no voice'

As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame. 

APD officers, healthcare workers rappel down Dell Children's dressed as superheroes

Kids at Dell Children's Medical Center got to see their favorite superheroes come to life at the 11th annual Superhero Day. This is in partnership with the Austin Police Department.

New facility for Texas DPS Mounted Patrol Unit opens in Coupland

At the new facility in Coupland, the Texas Department of Public Safety is training troopers and horses side by side.

WATCH: Video shows moment EF-3 tornado rips through Mineral Wells

Dramatic video in Mineral Wells captured the moment an EF-3 tornado ripped through the North Texas suburb during Tuesday's severe weather.

No wolves have been released in Texas, state wildlife department promises

After rumors circulated around the state about Mexican gray wolves being released in Texas, the parks and wildlife department is setting the record straight on the matter.

Texas faces flood risk through Friday as stormy weather drags on

A weather pattern that has resulted in dangerous storms in parts of Texas this week will continue through at least Saturday.

How to find out if your Texas summer camp has been approved to open

With 174 Texas summer camps having been sent back to the drawing board for their emergency plans last week ahead of scheduled openings, here's how you can check whether your camp will be allowed to operate this year. 

Domestic violence awareness highlighted after incident in North Austin

The Austin Police Department’s SWAT team is investigating an aggravated assault involving domestic violence in North Austin. The incident comes as local agencies work to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Austin weather: Flood Watch to go into effect tonight

A Flood Watch will go into effect this evening (April 30) and last through Friday evening. The NWS is warning about potentially life-threatening flooding and excessive runoff.