Jim Bakker, televangelist who built Christian TV empire, dies at 86
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a Christian television empire preaching the gospel, has died. He was 86.
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a Christian television empire preaching the gospel, has died. He was 86.
Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
ICE responds to viral video, claims that agents left boy at bus stop after detaining his mother
A Austin city councilman says an ICE arrest in a viral video happened at a school bus stop, leaving a child alone and crying, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise.
A Austin city councilman says an ICE arrest in a viral video happened at a school bus stop, leaving a child alone and crying, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise.
Pennsylvania measles outbreak passes 1,000 cases in worst year for US since 1991
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has become the largest one experienced by a state in more than three decades as the number of reported cases crosses into four-digit territory.
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has become the largest one experienced by a state in more than three decades as the number of reported cases crosses into four-digit territory.
Polk County school bus crash kills 2, including Winter Haven High School student: PCSO
A crash involving a Polk County school bus and three other vehicles left two people dead, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and sent multiple others to hospitals Monday morning, according to law enforcement.
A crash involving a Polk County school bus and three other vehicles left two people dead, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and sent multiple others to hospitals Monday morning, according to law enforcement.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
2026 Week 6 POTW: Liberty Hill RB Bryce Byrn
This week's FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the Week is Liberty Hill running back Bryce Byrn.
This week's FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the Week is Liberty Hill running back Bryce Byrn.
Viral World Cup fan Freddy set to attend Red River Rivalry game in Dallas
Freddy, the German soccer fan who went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for documenting his trip through the United States, is coming to North Texas for college football's Red River Rivalry game.
Freddy, the German soccer fan who went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for documenting his trip through the United States, is coming to North Texas for college football's Red River Rivalry game.
2026 Election: Third-party U.S. Senate candidate trying to gain traction
The polls for the upcoming midterm election have consistently shown the battle for the US Senate remains very much a two-horse race, but there is a third candidate in the running.
The polls for the upcoming midterm election have consistently shown the battle for the US Senate remains very much a two-horse race, but there is a third candidate in the running.
Austin ISD chosen as 1 of 4 Texas school districts for comptroller review
Austin ISD has been picked as one of four Texas school districts to undergo a “detailed review" by the state comptroller's office.
Austin ISD has been picked as one of four Texas school districts to undergo a “detailed review" by the state comptroller's office.
Terrion Arnold Tampa kidnapping case: Co-defendant pleads guilty, agrees to testify
A co-defendant in the kidnapping and armed robbery case involving current Seattle Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced to 10 years in Florida State Prison in exchange for providing testimony to the state.
A co-defendant in the kidnapping and armed robbery case involving current Seattle Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced to 10 years in Florida State Prison in exchange for providing testimony to the state.
State Fair of Texas extends free student ticket validity through Oct. 18
Officials for the State Fair of Texas announced that free admission tickets distributed to students from pre-K through eighth grade will be valid on any day of the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 18, including the final two weekends.
Officials for the State Fair of Texas announced that free admission tickets distributed to students from pre-K through eighth grade will be valid on any day of the State Fair of Texas through Oct. 18, including the final two weekends.
Zilker Park recovery after a muddy ACL Weekend One
Weekend One of ACL is in the books, but the weekend weather left Zilker Park in a muddy mess. People online are calling it a "swamp" and "ACL Mudfest." Now comes clean-up and restoration ahead of Weekend Two. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from South Austin.
Weekend One of ACL is in the books, but the weekend weather left Zilker Park in a muddy mess. People online are calling it a "swamp" and "ACL Mudfest." Now comes clean-up and restoration ahead of Weekend Two. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from South Austin.
More than 60 pounds of meth discovered hidden in van at Del Rio International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 64 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden inside a van at the Del Rio port of entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 64 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden inside a van at the Del Rio port of entry.
New York man charged after threatening to kill Rep. Mike Collins
A Buffalo, New York man was arrested for sending death threats to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law.
A Buffalo, New York man was arrested for sending death threats to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law.
1983 Texas cold case murder victim identified through advanced DNA testing
A woman killed in a rural Texas county over 40 years ago has been identified thanks to advanced DNA testing.
A woman killed in a rural Texas county over 40 years ago has been identified thanks to advanced DNA testing.
Two arrested after $628K cocaine bust at Laredo port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
Caleb Flynn, former 'American Idol' singer, sentenced to life in prison without parole in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, who was convicted last month of killing his wife Ashley Flynn, 37, was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, who was convicted last month of killing his wife Ashley Flynn, 37, was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 6 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 6 rankings.
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 6 rankings.
Suspected jaywalker dies after exchanging fire with officer, NM State Police say
A New Mexico State Police officer shot and killed a suspected jaywalker who allegedly fired at him during a foot chase over the weekend.
A New Mexico State Police officer shot and killed a suspected jaywalker who allegedly fired at him during a foot chase over the weekend.