Texas man sentenced for jacking mail truck at knifepoint
The convict tried to stab the mail carrier, who was delivering on their route, before stealing the mail truck and driving away.
The convict tried to stab the mail carrier, who was delivering on their route, before stealing the mail truck and driving away.
Same man may be responsible for 2 church break-ins in Travis County, officials say
Police are looking for a man who they believe broke into two churches this week. One church is just west of Lago Vista and the other is in Jonestown.
Police are looking for a man who they believe broke into two churches this week. One church is just west of Lago Vista and the other is in Jonestown.
Sister of woman killed by suspect in Austin officer-involved shooting speaks out
The man who shot an Austin police officer and shot and killed a woman in Zilker Park last week is now facing an additional felony charge. The woman’s sister is relieved to hear that the man is now charged with the murder
The man who shot an Austin police officer and shot and killed a woman in Zilker Park last week is now facing an additional felony charge. The woman’s sister is relieved to hear that the man is now charged with the murder
Ex-Texas State professor claims firing violated contract, was 'politically motivated' in lawsuit
A Texas State University professor who was fired earlier this month for comments made during a conference has filed a lawsuit against the school claiming it violated his contract with the firing.
A Texas State University professor who was fired earlier this month for comments made during a conference has filed a lawsuit against the school claiming it violated his contract with the firing.
Venezuelan gets prison time for sex trafficking undocumented immigrants in Texas
Court documents showed that he and another defendant sex trafficked multiple undocumented women in San Antonio from February 2024 to August 2024.
Court documents showed that he and another defendant sex trafficked multiple undocumented women in San Antonio from February 2024 to August 2024.
Crips gang member added to Texas Most Wanted list after teen's death
A known Crips member who goes by “Skrilla” is now one of the most wanted men in Texas after a teen was killed last month.
A known Crips member who goes by “Skrilla” is now one of the most wanted men in Texas after a teen was killed last month.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: Cibolo Steele vs Westlake
Who will win in Week 3's Game of the Week: the Cibolo Steele Knights or the Westlake Chaparrals? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Who will win in Week 3's Game of the Week: the Cibolo Steele Knights or the Westlake Chaparrals? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
DOJ investigating city of Austin for 'racially discriminatory employment practices'
The Department of Justice is now investigating the city of Austin for potentially “racially discriminatory employment practices".
The Department of Justice is now investigating the city of Austin for potentially “racially discriminatory employment practices".
Hutto ISD adds high-tech security district wide
Throughout the school year school districts partner with local law enforcement to ensure students and staff stay safe.
Throughout the school year school districts partner with local law enforcement to ensure students and staff stay safe.
Pebbles Pay Tour pops up in Round Rock
In Round Rock, residents took part in an event celebrating a nostalgic cereal brand.
In Round Rock, residents took part in an event celebrating a nostalgic cereal brand.
Controversial Austin homeless center is moving locations
The controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may have found a new home. The largest homeless service provider in the city is in the final stages of moving.
The controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may have found a new home. The largest homeless service provider in the city is in the final stages of moving.
Audit finds Austin not on track to meet 'zero waste' goals
A recent audit shows that the City of Austin is not on track or even halfway to its zero-waste goal of 90 percent waste diversion by 2040.
A recent audit shows that the City of Austin is not on track or even halfway to its zero-waste goal of 90 percent waste diversion by 2040.
Former Texas deportation officer sentenced for laundering drug money
The former Homeland Security officer is said to have abused his status in law enforcement to move large amounts of drug money in exchange for profit.
The former Homeland Security officer is said to have abused his status in law enforcement to move large amounts of drug money in exchange for profit.
DPS crime lab techs clear backlog of toxicology cases
The backlog of testing forensic evidence in Texas is now shrinking. It has been a big problem for the past several years, especially with cases involving sexual assault.
The backlog of testing forensic evidence in Texas is now shrinking. It has been a big problem for the past several years, especially with cases involving sexual assault.
Austin officer-involved shooting: Suspect now facing first-degree murder charge
The suspect at the center of an officer-involved shooting near Zilker Park on Sept. 10 is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
The suspect at the center of an officer-involved shooting near Zilker Park on Sept. 10 is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Person arrested after SWAT incident in North Austin
A person was arrested following a SWAT incident in North Austin, police said.
A person was arrested following a SWAT incident in North Austin, police said.
1 dead, several injured after pickup truck crashes into CapMetro bus
One person is dead and several others were injured after a pickup truck crashed into a CapMetro bus on Wednesday.
One person is dead and several others were injured after a pickup truck crashed into a CapMetro bus on Wednesday.
Kyle man charged with multiple counts in connection to Austin armed robberies
A Kyle man was charged with multiple counts in connection to armed robberies in Austin.
A Kyle man was charged with multiple counts in connection to armed robberies in Austin.
Canadian woman who traveled to Houston to illegally purchase firearms gets federal prison time
A 24-year-old Canadian woman was sentenced to federal prison after she pleaded guilty to having unregistered firearms.
A 24-year-old Canadian woman was sentenced to federal prison after she pleaded guilty to having unregistered firearms.