Austin ISD considers consolidating schools to help reduce $100M budget deficit
Austin ISD is considering consolidating schools as they look to manage a more than $100 million budget deficit.
Austin ISD is considering consolidating schools as they look to manage a more than $100 million budget deficit.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
ATM robbery suspects accused of multi-state robbery spree tracked through Playstation 5 console data
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
AG Paxton uses end of federal probe to jab Cornyn, Biden
Attorney General Ken Paxton used the news that a federal investigation had ended to take shots at Sen. John Cornyn.
Attorney General Ken Paxton used the news that a federal investigation had ended to take shots at Sen. John Cornyn.
Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Austin police searching for two suspects in deadly shooting near I-35
Witnesses told police that Rex Johnson was standing next to his blind friend, who uses a cane, when two suspects approached them. One suspect knocked Johnson to the ground and the other shot him.
Witnesses told police that Rex Johnson was standing next to his blind friend, who uses a cane, when two suspects approached them. One suspect knocked Johnson to the ground and the other shot him.
SB 3 could impact veterans using legal hemp products: FOX 7 Care Force
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
Austin PD review of sex crime investigations finds areas in need of improvement
The Austin Police Department recently completed its first annual review of sexual assault cases as it tries to improve how they investigate the crimes.
The Austin Police Department recently completed its first annual review of sexual assault cases as it tries to improve how they investigate the crimes.
Austin crime: Judge reduces murder suspect's bond yet again
A murder suspect's bond has been reduced yet again this week.
A murder suspect's bond has been reduced yet again this week.
Stocks tumble as Trump’s tariffs roil global markets
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.
These Florida cities could see home prices fall
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
3 suspects, truck sought in ATM thefts in Comal County: sheriff
Have you seen these men? The Comal County Sheriff's Office is investigating the thefts of two ATMs from Canyon Lake businesses.
Have you seen these men? The Comal County Sheriff's Office is investigating the thefts of two ATMs from Canyon Lake businesses.
Memorial for man found in car after I-35 crash; homicide investigation continues
People drove hours to attend the memorial service two weeks after the death of Edward Espino.
People drove hours to attend the memorial service two weeks after the death of Edward Espino.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season
Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.
Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.
Texas Border Patrol finds 1/3lb fentanyl hidden in rectum of border crosser
CBP officers continued to monitor the man while he was under medical care, and he eventually passed a bundle.
CBP officers continued to monitor the man while he was under medical care, and he eventually passed a bundle.
Judge dismisses corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams
The judge denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election.
The judge denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election.
Attempted abduction in Leander; suspect still at large: police
Leander police are still searching for a man they say attempted to abduct a child from an apartment complex.
Leander police are still searching for a man they say attempted to abduct a child from an apartment complex.
Rescued dog from LA evades capture after escaping adoptive home in Alaska
Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.
Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.