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Man accused of dumping man's body in trash can says another man paid him to do it

New details have been released in the investigation into how a man's body ended up in a trash can in South Austin in late May.

UT Austin selected to help lead national expansion of semiconductor workforce

Overgrown lot owned by City of Austin trimmed after months of 311 requests

Possible toxic blue-green algae found on Lady Bird Lake & Lake Austin

Austin police say missing 73-year-old man found

Leander nonprofit working to clean up after heavy rain, significant flooding

Texas News

Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in 2025 track meet stabbing

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Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.

No fly zones enforced for drones near Texas' 2026 World Cup venues

USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response

Texas county lifts data center moratorium amid pressure from developer lawsuit

39 migrants saved from locked, flaming trailer following chase at Texas checkpoint

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

Crime Coverage

Man accused of dumping man's body in trash can says another man paid him to do it

New details have been released in the investigation into how a man's body ended up in a trash can in South Austin in late May.

Alligator attacks suspect who tried escaping through its swamp

Live Now

Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in 2025 track meet stabbing

Songwriter behind hits for Britney Spears and Dua Lipa fatally stabbed at 35, three arrested

Man crashes stolen van into cop car: Kyle police

Suspect dies after APD officers used Taser on him: police

National News

American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car

Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.

Alligator attacks suspect who tried escaping through its swamp

As prices increase, Americans more pessimistic about finances, new survey shows

Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement

Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk

Trump lawyers miss $10B lawsuit deadline, judge demands explanation

FIFA World Cup

No fly zones enforced for drones near Texas' 2026 World Cup venues

Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.

June 9, 2026 3:59pm CDT

Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get

June 9, 2026 11:49am CDT

Avoiding World Cup ticket scams: FBI warns of dozens of spoofed FIFA websites

June 8, 2026 4:20pm CDT

World Cup 2026: These players competing in the soccer tournament play for professional clubs

June 8, 2026 11:51am CDT

FIFA World Cup 2026: Czechia national team hosts open training session at Mansfield Stadium

June 7, 2026 5:17pm CDT

Texas World Cup weather: Will ‘first true heat wave’ hit as tournament begins?

June 5, 2026 5:04pm CDT

Good Day Austin

Erik Vincent Huey performs in FOX 7 Austin studios

Musician Erik Vincent Huey talks about upcoming shows and performs a song.

Keeping Score: Scoopapalooza at Amy's Ice Cream

Good Day Cooks: Logan's Roadhouse

Pet of the weekend | Meet King at Austin Animal Services

Still Marching: Robbie Ausley’s Life of Activism

The Little Gay Shop hosts annual Pride Party

Politics

New World screwworm gets political in Texas governor's race

The New World screwworm has gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings.