Michigan nuclear plant set to restart; first for U.S.

The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan is one step closer to restarting as President Trump forges ahead to thaw American energy sources.

Earth Day Jubilee & clean-up event
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Hundreds of volunteers will join the Trail Conservancy Friday morning to help clean Lake Austin. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has a preview of the event with Kate Aouielle, president of Rowing Dock.

Hutto ISD apprenticeship program helping get more educators in classrooms

Hutto ISD created it's own pipeline for aspiring educators by launching a unique teacher apprenticeship program for a multitude of positions that provides hands-on experience in K-12 classrooms.

1 killed in North Austin crash, road closed for investigation: police

The Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal crash this morning. Drivers are advised to expect delays in the area due to the investigation.

US existing home sales fall more than expected in March

Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.

Trump pardons Nevada lawmaker who used slain officer memorial funds for plastic surgery

President Trump grants a full pardon to Nevada Republican Michele Fiore, who was convicted of fraud for misusing funds intended for a slain police officer’s statue.

Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court

A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.

Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego on April 24, 2025, part of a months-long effort to disrupt maritime drug smuggling in the Pacific.

Dallas Cowboys select OG Tyler Booker with first-round pick

The Dallas Cowboys selected offensive guard Tyler Booker from Alabama with the 12th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Airshow pilot killed when stunt plane crashes at Virginia Air Force base

A stunt plane crashed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia ahead of a planned air show there this weekend, killing an accomplished aerobatic pilot.

1 person detained in Georgetown road rage shooting

One person was detained after a road rage shooting in Georgetown on Thursday, police said.

Austin ISD responds to TEA's school ratings

The Texas Education Agency has released its ratings for school districts across the state. Districts like Austin ISD say the ratings don't accurately reflect student success due to a shift in standards.

Report: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his Pentagon office

A new report reveals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a “dirty” internet line installed in his Pentagon office, bypassing Department of Defense cybersecurity protocols to access the Signal messaging app on a personal computer.