Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of planned weekend protests

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."

Round Rock ISD school bus involved in crash

Round Rock ISD says one of its school buses carrying eight high school students was involved in a crash.

Round Rock's Tower Park closed for renovations

Tower Park in Round Rock is closed for construction as the city works to transform the area with approximately $5 million worth of renovations.

Hays County ends all contracts with Flock Safety

The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all contracts with Flock Safety.

Dozens attend prayer vigil held downtown for migrant justice

Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.

Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art

The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.

Sen. Cornyn: Trump, GOP not caving to Democrat demands to end shutdown

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) tells FOX 26 that Democrats triggered the government shutdown, and only Democrats can get the government re-opened.

City of Austin will remove street art
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The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the 'Black Artists Matter' mural on 11th Street. This is in response to a state declaration that roadways can't have political messaging. Otherwise, cities could lose grant funding. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from downtown.

Crucial evidence 'lost' in scuba death investigation of North Texas 12-year-old, lawyer says

A Rockwall family is seeking answers and accountability after the death of their 12-year-old daughter during a scuba class, citing a failure by law enforcement to secure and analyze crucial evidence, including "lost" dive computer data.

San Antonio police shooting: 2 officers shot, suspect killed

Two San Antonio police officers were shot and injured and the person who shot the officers was killed, according to San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus.

Austin police identify victim in Rutland Dr. 7-11 parking lot shooting

The victim in an early Sunday morning shooting at a 7-11 on Rutland Dr. has been identified by Austin Police as 37-year-old Quinton Arnold.

Baytown mother accused of leaving autistic 11-year-old son covered in feces

A Baytown mother is charged with injury of a child after her 11-year-old autistic son was found locked in a room, severely malnourished, and covered in feces.