Man dies after being struck by tree hit by lightning in Austin; community now speaking out
New details have been released about a man killed after a tree struck by lightning fell on him during last week’s storms.
New details have been released about a man killed after a tree struck by lightning fell on him during last week’s storms.
Rangers held hitless by Astros in combined no-hitter
The Rangers' woeful offense hit a new low on Memorial Day, getting no-hit by three Astros pitchers at home.
The Rangers' woeful offense hit a new low on Memorial Day, getting no-hit by three Astros pitchers at home.
Teen hospitalized in Galveston after offshore shark bite
A teen was taken to a Galveston hospital after he was bitten by a shark offshore on Monday, officials say.
A teen was taken to a Galveston hospital after he was bitten by a shark offshore on Monday, officials say.
Texans honor service men, women on Memorial Day
Texans spent Memorial Day honoring the service men and women who never made it home.
Texans spent Memorial Day honoring the service men and women who never made it home.
2026 Election: Early voting numbers provide insight ahead of Tuesday's runoff
Early voting for the May 2026 runoff election is over, but could we see some surprises come Tuesday?
Early voting for the May 2026 runoff election is over, but could we see some surprises come Tuesday?
South Austin SWAT call resolved "without incident": APD
Austin police say a SWAT call in South Austin has been “resolved without incident."
Austin police say a SWAT call in South Austin has been “resolved without incident."
Austin police SWAT arrest robbery suspect in North Austin
Austin police SWAT took a robbery suspect into custody Sunday evening in North Austin.
Austin police SWAT took a robbery suspect into custody Sunday evening in North Austin.
CapMetro Bikeshare service unavailable after fire at facility
CapMetro says its Bikeshare service is unavailable after a fire incident at its Bikeshare facility.
CapMetro says its Bikeshare service is unavailable after a fire incident at its Bikeshare facility.
Harris County officials say World Cup events remain low risk amid Ebola monitoring
Harris County officials announced they are safely managing travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Central Africa and have implemented strict monitoring protocols ahead of Houston hosting several World Cup matches.
Harris County officials announced they are safely managing travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Central Africa and have implemented strict monitoring protocols ahead of Houston hosting several World Cup matches.
El Paso arrest made in Christmas Eve crash that killed two Round Rock teens
A man has been arrested in El Paso and faces multiple intoxication manslaughter charges following a tragic Christmas Eve crash that killed two Round Rock teenagers.
A man has been arrested in El Paso and faces multiple intoxication manslaughter charges following a tragic Christmas Eve crash that killed two Round Rock teenagers.
Austin Japanese Punk Band Peelander-Z injured in New Mexico tour van crash
Austin-based Japanese punk band Peelander-Z is recovering from serious injuries after a severe tour van crash in New Mexico.
Austin-based Japanese punk band Peelander-Z is recovering from serious injuries after a severe tour van crash in New Mexico.
Texas has 3 spots on list of best places in US for 'perfect slow Sunday'
Three places in Texas have been singled out on a list of the best neighborhoods and cities in the country to spend the perfect slow Sunday.
Three places in Texas have been singled out on a list of the best neighborhoods and cities in the country to spend the perfect slow Sunday.
Amber Alert canceled: Missing San Antonio 10-year-old found
The Texas Department of Public Safety has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 10-year-old in San Antonio. The boy has been found, they announced just before 3 p.m.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 10-year-old in San Antonio. The boy has been found, they announced just before 3 p.m.
Lightning strike sparks massive fire, destroys hotel in Brady
A lightning strike sparked a massive fire and destroyed a hotel in the town of Brady.
A lightning strike sparked a massive fire and destroyed a hotel in the town of Brady.
Memorial Day lake safety: Law enforcement increasing lake patrols
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake.
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake.
Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport added as entry location for select passengers amid Ebola outbreak
The U.S. State Department has announced that Bush Intercontinental Airport has been added as an entry airport for select passengers amid the Ebola outbreak.
The U.S. State Department has announced that Bush Intercontinental Airport has been added as an entry airport for select passengers amid the Ebola outbreak.
Agencies increasing patrols for Memorial Day
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the story from Lake Austin.
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the story from Lake Austin.
Former Border Patrol agent in Texas pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers
A former U.S. Border Patrol agent stationed in Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding taxpayers.
A former U.S. Border Patrol agent stationed in Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding taxpayers.
Austin shooting spree: Man recovering after being shot in the back
A man is recovering after he was shot in the back and ribs during last weekend's shooting spree across South and East Austin. His sister says his heart was missed by an inch.
A man is recovering after he was shot in the back and ribs during last weekend's shooting spree across South and East Austin. His sister says his heart was missed by an inch.
Roy files legislation to track data center water, power use
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed legislation Friday that would require the Department of Energy to track and report water and energy used by big data centers that received expedited permitting under an executive order.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed legislation Friday that would require the Department of Energy to track and report water and energy used by big data centers that received expedited permitting under an executive order.