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Local News

Viruses spreading across Austin before holiday season

Doctors in Austin say they’re seeing an increase in patients coming in with RSV, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough.

Parts of historic Williamson County Jail being demolished

Decision on controversial Bee Cave construction project to be made soon

Hays County crisis team uses bucket truck to train on how to help people in mental health crisis

2 men charged after 15 dogs were found dead in South Austin creek

Elderly man arrested for killing his roommate and her dog in North Austin: APD

Sports

NFL fans worried about Christmas games streamed on Netflix after Paul-Tyson fight buffering debacle

The Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on Christmas.

November 19, 2024 8:42am CST

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The Sports Office: Nov. 18, 2024

November 18, 2024 8:20pm CST

What is the 'Trump Dance'? Athletes embrace moves in viral celebrations

November 18, 2024 2:28pm CST

All Lago Vista ISD campuses to close Nov. 22 for football playoff game

November 18, 2024 2:26pm CST

Texas high school football playoffs: Area round begins this week

November 17, 2024 8:00pm CST

Ewers’ two touchdowns, Texas’ defense lead No. 3 Longhorns past Arkansas 20-10

November 16, 2024 10:55pm CST

Texas News

Parts of historic Williamson County Jail being demolished

Construction crews demolished parts of the old historic Williamson County Jail, but are keeping its history intact.

Hays County crisis team uses bucket truck to train on how to help people in mental health crisis

UT System to offer free tuition for qualifying Texas families

Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings

2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Kingsland

US Foods expansion in Buda will create 165 new jobs

National News

Florida man arrested for alleged bomb plot targeting New York Stock Exchange

Florida man Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange in an attempt to "reboot" the U.S. government, according to the FBI.

Utah judge dismisses Gabby Petito wrongful death lawsuit against Moab police

Lori Vallow: 'Doomsday Mom' appears in court as Arizona judge orders her to finish competency evaluation

Lori Vallow in AZ court amid competency battle

Former student pleads guilty to killing 3 UVA football players in 2022

Netflix sued over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight streaming issues

Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole

Good Day Austin

Veterans band Vetted performs in FOX 7 studios

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Veterans band Vetted performs in FOX 7 studios

All band members are combat wounded veterans, doing suicide awareness and PTSD awareness. They have a GoFundMe available for donations, because they don't charge the military to perform.

Celebrating the holidays: Austin Travels

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Potters make bowls for Austin Empty Bowl Project

Politics

No agreement reached on releasing Matt Gaetz report, House Ethics Committee says

Now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz is in the Senate today as part of his DOJ confirmation process.

Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings

Majority in House: 4 races still uncalled to finalize size of GOP lead

GOP majority in the House is slim, with 4 races still uncalled

Linda McMahon: A look at the background of Trump’s pick for Education secretary

What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV host tapped to run Medicare and Medicaid

Joe Biden turns 82, cementing status as oldest US president in office

What's on FOX

Ice King revealed on ‘The Masked Singer’: Here’s who was under the costume

During "Miley Cyrus Night," Ice King was revealed as a famous actor and musician.

‘The Masked Singer’ reveals identity of Macaron: Here’s who was under the costume

‘The Masked Singer’ reveals identity of Bluebell: Here’s who was under the costume

‘The Masked Singer’: Dust Bunny gets swept away, becomes latest contestant to be unmasked

‘The Masked Singer’ sends home Woodpecker, Ship in double elimination: Here’s who was under the masks

‘The Masked Singer’ reveals identity of Showbird: Here’s who was under the costume

Money

Historic 1652 coin found in furniture sells for $2.5M at California auction

A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.

November 20, 2024 4:37pm CST