TxDOT closing I-35/US 290 flyovers for repairs this weekend

Your commute could take a little longer this weekend as TxDOT will be closing the I-35/US 290 flyovers for repairs.

Austin police to update general orders regarding ICE following Gov. Abbott's letter

The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.

4 men arrested after podcast helps solve decades-old murder of teen girl

Roxanne Sharp was 16 when she was raped and murdered in the woods in Louisiana. Forty-four years after her death, four men were arrested this week, thanks to a podcast.

FEMA sends money to Texas to stabilize eroding coastal road

Over half a million in federal relief funding has been allocated to Texas for repairs to an eroding coastal road in Aransas County.

Texas' first new state park in 25 years sees over 17,000 visitors since March

Since March, the first Texas State Park to open in 25 years has seen over 17,000 visitors. Park officials say they were pleasantly surprised at the popularity.

Georgetown Red Poppy Fest returns
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The annual Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown kicked off Friday. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more on how vendors are hoping the red poppies will put them into the black.

31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports

(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.

Can Texas' power grid handle the meteoric rise of AI data centers?

Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.

Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen

Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer. 

Mall of Louisiana shooting: 1 arrested, 1 wanted after teen caught in crossfire dies

A 17-year-old is being held for murder after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left a high school senior dead and several other bystanders injured in the crossfire.

Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery

More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.

Trail mix recalled over undeclared allergen

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co has issued a recall for one of their Frederik’s by Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix products that was sold in six U.S. states. 

Watch: Marathoner says "natural instinct" made him help runner across finish line

Video captured the moments when Aaron Beggs and Robson Oliveira held up Ajay Haridasse on each side as the three ran toward the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say

Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.