Texas Board of Education considers religious influence and framing in curriculum overhaul
Texas education leaders are debating controversial proposed high school social studies standards that emphasize America's biblical roots while framing early Islam around military conflict.
Texas education leaders are debating controversial proposed high school social studies standards that emphasize America's biblical roots while framing early Islam around military conflict.
Last house on Rainey Street: Family trying to decide what to do after owner's death
One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin’s Rainey Street District. Now, following the owner's death, his family must decide what comes next.
One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin’s Rainey Street District. Now, following the owner's death, his family must decide what comes next.
Police sweep Hutto ISD elementary school after report of shots fired near campus
Law enforcement has cleared the scene at a Hutto-area elementary school following a report of shots fired near the campus after school hours.
Law enforcement has cleared the scene at a Hutto-area elementary school following a report of shots fired near the campus after school hours.
Future of last house on Rainey Street unclear
One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin's Rainey Street district. The owner fought for decades to keep his home. Now, following his death, his family will decide what comes next. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin's Rainey Street district. The owner fought for decades to keep his home. Now, following his death, his family will decide what comes next. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
Law enforcement at Hutto ISD school
Law enforcement is on scene at a Hutto ISD elementary school following reports of shots fired near the campus after school hours.
Law enforcement is on scene at a Hutto ISD elementary school following reports of shots fired near the campus after school hours.
Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of tropical weather threat
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday as a tropical system in the northern Gulf threatens the coast of Texas and Southeast Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday as a tropical system in the northern Gulf threatens the coast of Texas and Southeast Texas.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday. Here's what to know.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday. Here's what to know.
Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Watch issued in Texas ahead of Tropical Depression 5
Tropical Depression 5, formed in the Gulf of America, has now strengthened to Tropical Storm Edouard.
Tropical Depression 5, formed in the Gulf of America, has now strengthened to Tropical Storm Edouard.
Supreme Court signs off on White House ballroom construction continuing
Construction of the new ballroom at the White House will continue following a temporary order by the Supreme Court.
Construction of the new ballroom at the White House will continue following a temporary order by the Supreme Court.
Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Jury enters 3rd day of deliberations without a verdict
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns Monday for a third day of deliberations, weighing whether she was criminally responsible when she killed her three children.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns Monday for a third day of deliberations, weighing whether she was criminally responsible when she killed her three children.
Dollyfest to honor Dolly Parton over 2 weekends and on 2 continents
The life and legacy of Dolly Parton will be celebrated over the course of two weekends next year during a festival that will span two continents, reflecting the country icon’s global impact.
The life and legacy of Dolly Parton will be celebrated over the course of two weekends next year during a festival that will span two continents, reflecting the country icon’s global impact.
Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.
Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 1 rankings
High school football kicked off a new season in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 1 rankings.
High school football kicked off a new season in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 1 rankings.
Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment.
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment.
Bronx pizzeria owner’s sign to people eating from his trash: ‘Come inside’
A handwritten sign in the window of a Bronx pizzeria is getting attention across the country, but owner Daniel Romano says it started with one woman, one discarded slice of pizza and a belief that no one should ever go hungry.
A handwritten sign in the window of a Bronx pizzeria is getting attention across the country, but owner Daniel Romano says it started with one woman, one discarded slice of pizza and a belief that no one should ever go hungry.
Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents.
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents.
Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.