Texas man sentenced in federal smuggling case involving rape, kidnapping of pregnant woman
An Eagle Pass man was sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for his role in a violent human smuggling operation that kidnapped and extorted a migrant family.
An Eagle Pass man was sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for his role in a violent human smuggling operation that kidnapped and extorted a migrant family.
Kyle man gets 25 years for shooting wife during argument in 2024
A Kyle man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting his wife during an argument in December 2024.
A Kyle man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting his wife during an argument in December 2024.
Exonerated mother held on ICE detainer
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder in 2005 has now been officially declared innocent after a decades-long legal battle, but immigration enforcement is now standing in her way.
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder in 2005 has now been officially declared innocent after a decades-long legal battle, but immigration enforcement is now standing in her way.
Carmen Mejia: Woman wrongfully convicted of murder in 2005 stuck in custody due to ICE detainer
Carmen Mejia was supposed to walk free Monday after being exonerated; instead she remains in custody under an ICE detainer.
Carmen Mejia was supposed to walk free Monday after being exonerated; instead she remains in custody under an ICE detainer.
Texas DPS trooper arrested after FBI finds chats with minors on seized phone
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper faces federal charges after an FBI undercover operation allegedly caught him attempting to entice a person he believed was a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper faces federal charges after an FBI undercover operation allegedly caught him attempting to entice a person he believed was a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.
Pflugerville water emergency: Bypass pipe being installed
Water levels are continuing to drop in Lake Pflugerville as crews attempt to install a bypass pipe. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke at the lake.
Water levels are continuing to drop in Lake Pflugerville as crews attempt to install a bypass pipe. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke at the lake.
Texas couple uses vehicle to stop SUV after driver suffers medical emergency
A San Antonio couple used their pickup truck to heroically intercept and stop an erratic SUV after realizing the driver was unconscious during a medical emergency on Interstate-410
A San Antonio couple used their pickup truck to heroically intercept and stop an erratic SUV after realizing the driver was unconscious during a medical emergency on Interstate-410
Pflugerville water emergency
The water crisis in Pflugerville continued Monday. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke, which cut the flow into their supply site- Lake Pflugerville. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more.
The water crisis in Pflugerville continued Monday. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke, which cut the flow into their supply site- Lake Pflugerville. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more.
Austin police make arrest in almost 2-year-old North Austin homicide
A man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his former roommate almost two years ago.
A man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his former roommate almost two years ago.
Austin ISD school closures: District to hold meetings on repurposing properties
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
Massage therapist arrested for sexual assault; APD urges victims to come forward
Austin police have arrested a massage therapist for a reported sexual assault at a North Austin spa. Police are urging anyone who may have also been victimized to come forward.
Austin police have arrested a massage therapist for a reported sexual assault at a North Austin spa. Police are urging anyone who may have also been victimized to come forward.
SXSW 2026: Changes and what you should know
The 2026 SXSW Conference & Festival will feel a bit different from in years past but will still be full of celebrities, music and activations.
The 2026 SXSW Conference & Festival will feel a bit different from in years past but will still be full of celebrities, music and activations.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
San Antonio man convicted of dating app murders, sentenced to 200 years
Jer Auntey Pleasant, 25, used the app Grindr to lure and kill his victims before being linked to the scenes through ballistics, fingerprints, and phone records.
Jer Auntey Pleasant, 25, used the app Grindr to lure and kill his victims before being linked to the scenes through ballistics, fingerprints, and phone records.
Texas gas prices top $3 statewide as Iran war drives historic spike
Texas gas prices surged to $3.13 per gallon this week, a sharp 52-cent jump from last week triggered by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Texas gas prices surged to $3.13 per gallon this week, a sharp 52-cent jump from last week triggered by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Austin weather: Rain chances increase with possible severe storms
The warmer and more humid weather starts to move back into the area today with the southerly wind kicking in.
The warmer and more humid weather starts to move back into the area today with the southerly wind kicking in.
Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
Austin weather: Cold front, storm risk to roll in mid-afternoon
It's cold front day and storm day! The front is slowing down and not entering Central Texas until the afternoon during the warmest part of the day.
It's cold front day and storm day! The front is slowing down and not entering Central Texas until the afternoon during the warmest part of the day.
Austin 6th Street shooting: APD's response time
The Austin Police Department is getting recognition for their rapid response to the mass shooting at a west 6th Street bar.
The Austin Police Department is getting recognition for their rapid response to the mass shooting at a west 6th Street bar.
CBP map no longer shows Big Bend border wall following letter from Texas House
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.