Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Georgetown ISD calls for tax rate election to fund $8.4M in teacher raises
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase.
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase.
Georgetown ISD approves VATRE for teacher raises
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Georgetown ISD staff are now one step closer to a potential pay raise, after the Board of Trustees called for an operations funding election. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
West Nile in Texas: Positive mosquito trap found in Hays County
Another mosquito trap in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Another mosquito trap in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Austin leaders urge drivers to be cautious as school starts for Austin ISD
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains.
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains.
9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Fort Worth stolen ambulance chase: Police identify man shot, killed by DPS
Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS last week in Austin after he reportedly stole an ambulance in Fort Worth.
Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS last week in Austin after he reportedly stole an ambulance in Fort Worth.
Penn State drug bust: 14 charged in off-campus fraternity-based cocaine ring
Authorities charged 14 people with drug offenses tied to fraternity houses near Penn State, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Authorities charged 14 people with drug offenses tied to fraternity houses near Penn State, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
Austin trail break-ins: Man uses hidden cameras to catch thieves in act
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents.
Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.
Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue
President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.
President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.
Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
South Austin auto theft: Police looking for suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person involved in an auto theft in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person involved in an auto theft in South Austin.