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'ATX-ARCH: Space Poetry': New documentary project focuses on city's architecture, design

Filmmaker Gustavo Bernal is inviting audiences to rethink how we live in and shape Austin through his latest documentary film "ATX-ARCH: Space Poetry". A crowdfunding campaign is also underway to help fund the film's post-production.

Ft. Hood Army pilot looking for Stetson hat lost during Longhorns game flyover

North Austin July 4th shooting: APD seeking community help to solve 18-year-old's murder

Gina Hinojosa sues Gov. Greg Abbott over communications with Elon Musk

2026 Election: Williamson County voters waste no time hitting the polls

Austin city leaders consider zoning laws to keep tobacco away from schools

Texas News

Former Washington County firefighter indicted on arson charge tied to wildfires

Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Temu agrees to new data security, product safety standards to settle Texas lawsuit

Cuban national sentenced in Texas for forcing smuggled women into commercial sex work

Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker

Texas voting guide: Early voting is underway. Here's what you should know

Italian court grants partial extradition for Lee Gilley to Harris County on lesser murder charge

National News

Reunited: Florida first responders rescue dog from sinkhole

Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue last week after a dog fell into a 10-foot-deep sinkhole.

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dead at 42

Video: Solo sailor avoids near-collision with U.S. Navy submarine in Florida

Amelia Earhart expedition in South Pacific to search for aviator’s missing plane ends in disappointment

Doctors urge flu shots, as new strain raises concerns for younger people

WATCH: Driver towing vehicle crashes in Taco Bell drive-thru, drives off

Crime Coverage

Former Washington County firefighter indicted on arson charge tied to wildfires

Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

North Austin July 4th shooting: APD seeking community help to solve 18-year-old's murder

Cuban national sentenced in Texas for forcing smuggled women into commercial sex work

Italian court grants partial extradition for Lee Gilley to Harris County on lesser murder charge

WATCH: Driver towing vehicle crashes in Taco Bell drive-thru, drives off

Officer's use of force ruled justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old

Politics

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dead at 42

Kyle Kennedy established a career in education and was a proponent for education reform and disability rights.

Latest poll reveals Trump's pre-midterm approval rating

Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker

Texas voting guide: Early voting is underway. Here's what you should know

Gina Hinojosa sues Gov. Greg Abbott over communications with Elon Musk

Trump says USDA to launch $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to help farmers offset diesel costs

Sports

2026 POTW Week 8: Dripping Springs RB Frank Accetta

This week's FOX 7 Friday Football Player of the Week is Dripping Springs running back Frank Accetta. Accetta rushed for 260 yards on 24 carries and five touchdowns in Dripping Springs' 56-14 win over Bowie. The win gave the Tigers the incide track to the district 26-6A championship.

Texas women's basketball: Tierra's Texas