Carmen Mejia: Woman wrongfully convicted of murder in 2005 stuck in custody due to ICE detainer
Carmen Mejia was supposed to walk free Monday after being exonerated; instead she remains in custody under an ICE detainer.
Carmen Mejia was supposed to walk free Monday after being exonerated; instead she remains in custody under an ICE detainer.
Texas DPS trooper arrested after FBI finds chats with minors on seized phone
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper faces federal charges after an FBI undercover operation allegedly caught him attempting to entice a person he believed was a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper faces federal charges after an FBI undercover operation allegedly caught him attempting to entice a person he believed was a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.
Pflugerville water emergency: Bypass pipe being installed
Water levels are continuing to drop in Lake Pflugerville as crews attempt to install a bypass pipe. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke at the lake.
Water levels are continuing to drop in Lake Pflugerville as crews attempt to install a bypass pipe. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke at the lake.
Texas couple uses vehicle to stop SUV after driver suffers medical emergency
A San Antonio couple used their pickup truck to heroically intercept and stop an erratic SUV after realizing the driver was unconscious during a medical emergency on Interstate-410
A San Antonio couple used their pickup truck to heroically intercept and stop an erratic SUV after realizing the driver was unconscious during a medical emergency on Interstate-410
Pflugerville water emergency
The water crisis in Pflugerville continued Monday. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke, which cut the flow into their supply site- Lake Pflugerville. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more.
The water crisis in Pflugerville continued Monday. The city has been in Stage 3 water restrictions ever since a water intake pipe broke, which cut the flow into their supply site- Lake Pflugerville. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more.
Austin police make arrest in almost 2-year-old North Austin homicide
A man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his former roommate almost two years ago.
A man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his former roommate almost two years ago.
Uber rolls out women-only option nationwide; what to know
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Austin ISD school closures: District to hold meetings on repurposing properties
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
Austin ISD is looking to repurpose six school properties after the campuses close at the end of the school year.
Texas Governor orders cybersecurity audit of Chinese medical devices over data breach risks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Massage therapist arrested for sexual assault; APD urges victims to come forward
Austin police have arrested a massage therapist for a reported sexual assault at a North Austin spa. Police are urging anyone who may have also been victimized to come forward.
Austin police have arrested a massage therapist for a reported sexual assault at a North Austin spa. Police are urging anyone who may have also been victimized to come forward.
Who is Ivanna Lisette Ortiz? Orlando woman allegedly fired shots at Rihanna's LA home
An Orlando, Florida woman has been arrested in California under suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple bullets into the singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
An Orlando, Florida woman has been arrested in California under suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple bullets into the singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Top cities to raise a family in 2026 revealed
New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.
New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.
2 charged with attempting to support ISIS in Gracie Mansion bomb plot
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says both Emir Balat, 18 and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19 admitted to working on behalf of ISIS.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says both Emir Balat, 18 and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19 admitted to working on behalf of ISIS.
SXSW 2026: Changes and what you should know
The 2026 SXSW Conference & Festival will feel a bit different from in years past but will still be full of celebrities, music and activations.
The 2026 SXSW Conference & Festival will feel a bit different from in years past but will still be full of celebrities, music and activations.
10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
San Antonio man convicted of dating app murders, sentenced to 200 years
Jer Auntey Pleasant, 25, used the app Grindr to lure and kill his victims before being linked to the scenes through ballistics, fingerprints, and phone records.
Jer Auntey Pleasant, 25, used the app Grindr to lure and kill his victims before being linked to the scenes through ballistics, fingerprints, and phone records.
Texas gas prices top $3 statewide as Iran war drives historic spike
Texas gas prices surged to $3.13 per gallon this week, a sharp 52-cent jump from last week triggered by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Texas gas prices surged to $3.13 per gallon this week, a sharp 52-cent jump from last week triggered by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Austin weather: Rain chances increase with possible severe storms
The warmer and more humid weather starts to move back into the area today with the southerly wind kicking in.
The warmer and more humid weather starts to move back into the area today with the southerly wind kicking in.
Family wants charges dropped in Hall County teacher prank death
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.