Texas winter storm: How to watch FOX 7 Austin if your power goes out
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in Central Texas.
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in Central Texas.
Cuban immigrant's death at Texas ICE facility ruled a homicide: report
This is the second of three recent deaths at Camp East Montana, a massive temporary facility currently under intense scrutiny for its safety conditions.
This is the second of three recent deaths at Camp East Montana, a massive temporary facility currently under intense scrutiny for its safety conditions.
Texas winter storm: What happens if my flight is canceled?
As a winter storm approaches this weekend, many travelers may be wondering what happens if their flight is delayed or canceled because of weather.
As a winter storm approaches this weekend, many travelers may be wondering what happens if their flight is delayed or canceled because of weather.
Texas bakery owners get prison time for harboring undocumented workers
The owners, both legal permanent residents, now face potential deportation and loss of their legal status due to the felony convictions.
The owners, both legal permanent residents, now face potential deportation and loss of their legal status due to the felony convictions.
Austin winter weather: Storm timeline as freezing temps, icy roads expected
The Arctic blast is set to arrive this weekend and with it some hazardous conditions for Central Texas.
The Arctic blast is set to arrive this weekend and with it some hazardous conditions for Central Texas.
3 teens arrested in Kyle in connection with car burglaries
Three teens were arrested earlier this week in Kyle in connection with a couple of car burglaries. One has five charges in the system, including possessing and consuming alcohol.
Three teens were arrested earlier this week in Kyle in connection with a couple of car burglaries. One has five charges in the system, including possessing and consuming alcohol.
Family of 2023 murder victim still waiting for justice; accused killer scheduled for competency hearing
More than two years after an Austin man was murdered, his family is still waiting for the suspects' cases to work through the court system. One of the suspects has a competency hearing scheduled for next month.
More than two years after an Austin man was murdered, his family is still waiting for the suspects' cases to work through the court system. One of the suspects has a competency hearing scheduled for next month.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 counties
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Freeze warning: What to do ahead of winter storms
An arctic storm will bring subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice across Texas this weekend, with dangerous wind chills expected to peak Saturday night.
An arctic storm will bring subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice across Texas this weekend, with dangerous wind chills expected to peak Saturday night.
Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
Texas winter weather: Austin Energy prepared for upcoming arctic blast
As winter weather draws closer, Austin Energy said they’re more prepared than ever to keep the lights on for more than 550,000 customers across Central Texas.
As winter weather draws closer, Austin Energy said they’re more prepared than ever to keep the lights on for more than 550,000 customers across Central Texas.
Texas winter weather: Drivers should prepare for icy roads, dangerous travel conditions
Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend, and with rain in the forecast, officials warn that icy roads could create dangerous travel conditions.
Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend, and with rain in the forecast, officials warn that icy roads could create dangerous travel conditions.
'Thankful to the jury': Ex-Uvalde school police officer speaks for first time after ‘not guilty’ verdict
Former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales spoke in a press conference after being found not guilty on 29 counts of child abandonment in the trial for the Robb Elementary shooting.
Former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales spoke in a press conference after being found not guilty on 29 counts of child abandonment in the trial for the Robb Elementary shooting.
Uvalde school shooting trial: Jury finds Gonzales 'not guilty' on all 29 counts
After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.
After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.
Austin WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Bernard Snyder, an Austin WWII veteran, is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Bernard Snyder, an Austin WWII veteran, is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Challenge to Texas lab-grown meat ban can move forward, federal judge says
A federal judge ruled that a challenge to the Texas ban on lab-grown meat can continue in court, but the ban will remain in place until the case is decided.
A federal judge ruled that a challenge to the Texas ban on lab-grown meat can continue in court, but the ban will remain in place until the case is decided.
Affordable Care Act plan enrollment rises in Texas for 2026
The number of Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health care plans is higher than ever before, new data shows, despite an overall decline across the nation.
The number of Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health care plans is higher than ever before, new data shows, despite an overall decline across the nation.
Suspects caught on camera stealing equipment in South Austin
An Austin man is hoping surveillance video will help him track down the people who stole a piece of his equipment.
An Austin man is hoping surveillance video will help him track down the people who stole a piece of his equipment.
Fatal 'pipeline pig' ejection leads to $1.4M fine for Texas gas pipeline operator
Federal investigators found safety violations led to the incident, where a pressurized cleaning tool, known as a "pig," was ejected at high speed and struck the employee.
Federal investigators found safety violations led to the incident, where a pressurized cleaning tool, known as a "pig," was ejected at high speed and struck the employee.
Texas winter storm: How to protect your pets from the arctic blast
As winter weather is set to impact Texas this week, pet owners should take extra steps ahead of freezing weather, especially for outdoor animals.
As winter weather is set to impact Texas this week, pet owners should take extra steps ahead of freezing weather, especially for outdoor animals.



















