Lake Austin drawdown canceled after concerns from business owners

The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.

Veteran sentenced to 3 years in prison for defrauding Navy out of more than $9 million

A former Navy veteran has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after a yearslong scheme to rig contracts and defraud the Navy of more than $9 million.

Texas shooting spree: Shane James Jr's attorneys intend to raise insanity defense

The attorneys for a man accused in a 2023 shooting spree have filed a ‘notice of intent to raise an insanity defense’, according to FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis.

Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing

A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park.

Texas court rejects death row inmate Melissa Lucio’s bid for new trial

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected Melissa Lucio’s latest effort to overturn her 2008 conviction and death sentence for the death of her 2-year-old daughter, ruling that she failed to show prosecutors withheld evidence that could have changed the outcome of her trial.

Iowa teacher, student identified after dying on school field trip

A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.

Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ returns for milestone 25th season: What to expect

“Hell’s Kitchen" is celebrating its 25th season with a new generation of chefs competing for a $250,000 prize and a job with Gordon Ramsay. Here’s what to expect this season.

Man found dead in Idaho church could be tied to 1980s Tylenol murders, police say

A man who poisoned himself with cyanide in an Idaho church more than 40 years ago has been identified, and investigators say he may be connected to the 1980s Tylenol murders that remain unsolved. 

Watch: Suspect in suspicious ATM activity tosses $6,000 out truck window during police pursuit

A police pursuit of a man wanted for suspicious ATM activity in Texas came to an end when officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the suspect tossed $6,000 out of the pickup truck he was driving. 

Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. 

Florida woman died after eating E coli-tainted frozen blueberries from Publix, lawsuit alleges

A Florida family is suing Publix and food distributor Quirch Foods, alleging contaminated frozen blueberries sold by the grocery chain caused the death of a woman and hospitalized her son.

Athena the owl's offspring released into the wild

The owlet of Athena has officially returned to the wild at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Austin ICE shooting: Rep. Greg Casar visits Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent

It's been three days since an ICE agent shot a man in North Austin. Congressman Greg Casar gave an update on Wednesday after visiting the Venezuelan man in ICE custody.

Jason Landry: Human remains positively identified as man missing since 2020

A Cold Case Unit created by the Texas Attorney General's Office said that DNA analysis has conclusively identified recently recovered human remains as those of Jason Landry, who had been missing since December 2020.

Cajjun Eats shooting: Man arrested for murder
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An Austin man wanted for murder was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at Down South Cajjun Eats back in May. The victim's family is now speaking out.

Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home

A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.