Former Texas Most Wanted criminal sentenced for impregnating 11-year-old

A former Texas 10 Most Wanted criminal has been sentenced to nearly four decades in prison for impregnating a young girl in 2024. 

Texas GOP attorney general candidates bring hard hits, pitches during debate

A debate between the four Republicans who want to replace outgoing AG Ken Paxton took place in Dallas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski took a look at that and how Ken Paxton and John Cornyn shared tough words in their race for Senate.

Cornyn warns GOP could lose Senate as Texas early voting enters 2nd day

As early voting in Texas enters its second day, veteran Republican Sen. John Cornyn is warning voters that the GOP could lose control of the Senate if they are "not careful."

SE Austin resident lives next to creek full of dumped furniture, says city won't clean it up

A Southeast Austin resident is living by a creek that's full of dumped furniture. She says she's been calling the city for months to clean it up, but more stuff keeps piling up.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sued by ex, accused of domestic violence

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing a new civil lawsuit in Dallas County alleging he repeatedly assaulted his former girlfriend over a two-year period.

Georgetown ISD delays opening 2 new campuses to save money

Georgetown ISD has decided to delay opening two new campuses in an effort to save money and balance its budget.

Texas Independence Day at Gruene Hall
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Gruene Hall, Texas's oldest dance hall, is hosting a Texas Independence Day celebration on March 1. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum gets the details.

The "oldest new shop" in Gruene
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FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum checks out the "oldest new shop" in Gruene, the HD Gruene Mercantile, which celebrated a soft opening this week.

The Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
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FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum stops by the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar in Gruene to take a look inside and at some of the delicious fare they have available.

Georgetown HS classes canceled for day after bomb threat: district

Classes at Georgetown High School have been canceled for the rest of the day after a bomb threat prompted a lockdown and an evacuation.

Police investigating multi-district bomb threat hoaxes across North Texas schools

Coppell High School remained closed Wednesday as authorities investigated a phoned-in bomb threat, marking the third incident reported at a North Texas high school this morning.

Delta flight returns to Houston after passenger's 'unruly behavior'

A Delta flight had to return to Houston on Wednesday morning after a passenger exhibited “unruly behavior,” officials say.

What's the difference between a primary election and a general election?

While the primary election and the general election both involve voters choosing their preferred candidate, there are some differences.

Trump declines endorsement in heated Texas Senate Primary between Paxton, Cornyn, and Hunt

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads incumbent John Cornyn as early voting begins in a high-stakes Republican primary for U.S. Senate, marked by a lack of a presidential endorsement and escalating legal tensions.