Texas DPS apprehends 'special interest alien' during border operation in Roma

Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.

'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People

The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.

Cookies sold at San Marcos CISD school made kids sick
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Cookies sold by a staff member at a San Marcos CISD middle school are now at the center of an investigation. This comes after several students reported feeling sick.

Deadly shooting at South Cajjun Eats in Travis County
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Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.

Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim

Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.

EEOC sues New York Times after white man was passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency accused the New York Times of violating U.S. law in early 2025 when it passed over a white man for a promotion, arguing his race or sex played a role in the decision.

50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability

Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.

Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made after deadly floods

Two of Texas' top lawmakers support lifting a new state requirement that requires youth summer camps to install fiber optic facilities in order to operate this summer after more than a dozen youth camps filed a lawsuit claiming the requirement was too challenging.

National Teacher Appreciation Week: PfISD teacher honored by her alma mater

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Pflugerville ISD elementary school teacher was recognized by her alma mater for all she does for her students.

PfISD teacher honored by college
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A Pflugerville ISD elementary school teacher and Western Governors University alumna was honored this week by her college during Teacher Appreciation Week. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more in this Report Card.

Athena Strand remembered in Wise County; Tanner Horner taken to death row

Tanner Horner was booked into death row on Tuesday after receiving the death penalty for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Meanwhile, Wise County leaders honored her by lighting the courthouse up in pink.

Investigators search California home in Kristin Smart case

Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.