Texas opens nominations to honor first responders injured or killed in the line of duty
Governor Greg Abbott has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Star of Texas Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes the bravery of peace officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
Governor Greg Abbott has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Star of Texas Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes the bravery of peace officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
Waco babysitter sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation
A Waco man has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of children he was entrusted to babysit. FBI investigators discovered more than 23,000 illicit images and videos on Kevin Duane Pridemore’s devices, including recordings of his own victims.
A Waco man has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of children he was entrusted to babysit. FBI investigators discovered more than 23,000 illicit images and videos on Kevin Duane Pridemore’s devices, including recordings of his own victims.
Trump threatens escalation as Iran calls US demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational"
President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."
President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."
Texas man and convicted rapist pleads guilty in neo-Nazi child exploitation case
Kaleb Merritt of Spring, TX, pleads guilty to leading "CVLT," an online neo-Nazi group that exploited children. The international investigation revealed a "machinery of exploitation" targeting young girls.
Kaleb Merritt of Spring, TX, pleads guilty to leading "CVLT," an online neo-Nazi group that exploited children. The international investigation revealed a "machinery of exploitation" targeting young girls.
Kratom poisonings spikes, what you need to know about the herbal drug
An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.
An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.
Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
Teacher shot by student, student dead
A teacher was shot by a 15-year-old student at a Bulverde college prep high school Monday morning. The student died at the scene. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the latest.
A teacher was shot by a 15-year-old student at a Bulverde college prep high school Monday morning. The student died at the scene. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the latest.
State seeks $1 million in penalties following West Texas facility fire and contamination
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Permian Basin Containers, LLC over a "catastrophic" 2024 Odessa fire. The state claims the company ignored orders to clean up toxic chemicals that spread to nearby homes and groundwater.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Permian Basin Containers, LLC over a "catastrophic" 2024 Odessa fire. The state claims the company ignored orders to clean up toxic chemicals that spread to nearby homes and groundwater.
TSA gets paid as DHS shutdown becomes longest in government history
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
Trump administration launches official White House mobile app
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
Paxton picks up CPAC’s endorsement in Texas Senate runoff on final day of convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the US - See where your city ranks
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.
Artemis II mission: The road to the Moon runs through Texas
As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II mission, Texas is reinforcing its role as the primary hub for America’s return to the moon.
As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II mission, Texas is reinforcing its role as the primary hub for America’s return to the moon.
Amber Alert canceled after missing 1-year-old from Houston found safe
A Houston Regional Amber Alert has been canceled after the 1-year-old at the center of it was found safe on Monday.
A Houston Regional Amber Alert has been canceled after the 1-year-old at the center of it was found safe on Monday.
$26 million in grant funding announced for projects in Texas military communities
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced more than $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in Texas military communities.
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced more than $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in Texas military communities.
Georgetown ISD outstanding student meal balances paid off after generous donation
A generous donation has helped Georgetown Independent School District students pay off outstanding meal balances.
A generous donation has helped Georgetown Independent School District students pay off outstanding meal balances.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.