Deadly crash in Marble Falls: 2 young children among 5 killed

The Marble Falls Police Department says five people were killed, including a three-year-old and five-year-old, after a crash on Highway 281.

FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up

The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.

Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit in deal to compensate prosecuted allies

President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in a deal to create a fund to compensate prosecuted allies.

Judge rules on what evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione trial

The defense is seeking to suppress the evidence, including a gun, silencer and journal, arguing police conducted an unlawful warrantless search.

12 separate shootings across Austin; 3 teen suspects in custody

Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.

Early voting for Texas primary runoffs is underway

Early voting for the Texas primary runoff elections begins Monday and runs through Friday.

2 teens arrested after random Austin shooting spree
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Two juvenile suspects are in custody and police are searching for a third after a series of at least 12 random weekend shootings, robberies, and vehicle thefts left four people injured across Austin.

3 top Texas high school baseball teams forced out of playoffs over players' UIL eligibility

Three Texas high school baseball programs, including two defending state champions, have been forced to withdraw from the UIL postseason after self-reporting eligibility violations that required them to forfeit their games.

Two Navy jets crash during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members survive

Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.

GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow

A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.

Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP

Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.

1 dead, 1 arrested after shooting at Budget Inn in Austin

Austin police have arrested a man they believe shot and killed another person at the front desk of Budget Inn on May 8.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores

A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.

Big Bend border security: $1.7 billion awarded despite 'no wall' in CBP plans

Despite "no wall" being planned for Big Bend National Park at Texas' southern border, a $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for ongoing U.S. Customs and Border immigration-deterring construction. 

Plans in progress to address SH 29 congestion in Williamson County

Efforts are moving forward to relieve the growing traffic pressure along Highway 29 between Georgetown and Liberty Hill, including short-term relief and a potential expansion.

Texas investigates meat packing industry over 'manipulated' market

The office of the Texas attorney general is launching an investigation into the major movers in the meat packing industry, claiming that potential anticompetitive conduct has jacked up grocery prices. 

Plans in progress to address Hwy 29 congestion
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Efforts are moving forward to relieve the growing traffic pressure along Highway 29 between Georgetown and Liberty Hill. The plans involve short-term relief and a larger freeway fix. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has more.