Texas investigates FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket seat downgrades

Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.

Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter allegedly set fires, then helped extinguish them

A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.

Overgrown lot owned by City of Austin trimmed after months of 311 requests

A lot in Central Austin was overgrown for months. An HOA president says 311 requests to the city yielded no results, until 7 On Your Side stepped in.

Toxic blue-green algae found in Austin waterways
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Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.

Alligator attacks suspect who tried escaping through its swamp

A man accused of running from law enforcement by cutting through a swamp on Sunday was soon greeted by something potentially scarier than jail time: an alligator.

No fly zones enforced for drones near Texas' 2026 World Cup venues

Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.

Possible toxic blue-green algae found on Lady Bird Lake & Lake Austin

Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.

USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response

U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.

Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement

A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.

Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk

More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.

Trump lawyers miss $10B lawsuit deadline, judge demands explanation

A federal judge is demanding answers from the lawyers of President Donald Trump after they failed to respond to a deadline in a lawsuit he filed against the BBC last year. 

39 migrants saved from locked, flaming trailer following chase at Texas checkpoint

Border Patrol agents and Texas state troopers rescued 39 migrants from a locked, burning tractor-trailer following a pursuit that began at an immigration checkpoint, federal authorities said.

Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after tripping over mobility scooter

A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.