DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County jail on drug trafficking charge, records show
Bill Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday, according to records.
Bill Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday, according to records.
Mexican billionaire victimized in $450 million loan scheme
A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme.
A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme.
Lawmakers raise concerns about camp safety requirements
The heads of the Texas House and Senate are now voicing their support for lifting a major camp safety law. It has to do with the requirement of fiber optic internet, which many camps have been struggling to meet.
The heads of the Texas House and Senate are now voicing their support for lifting a major camp safety law. It has to do with the requirement of fiber optic internet, which many camps have been struggling to meet.
Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Gas prices shock Central Texas drivers
The conflict in Iran is sending fuel costs soaring as tensions continue to threaten the global oil supply, and drivers across Central Texas are feeling the impact.
The conflict in Iran is sending fuel costs soaring as tensions continue to threaten the global oil supply, and drivers across Central Texas are feeling the impact.
AISD details impact of proposed cuts
Austin ISD is trying to address a projected $181 million budget deficit and has released a new update on their plans.
Austin ISD is trying to address a projected $181 million budget deficit and has released a new update on their plans.
Hantavirus outbreak: How did it get onto cruise ship?
After being hit by a rare Hantavirus outbreak, a Dutch-based cruise ship is now on its way to Spain to drop off passengers. It comes as a new theory emerges about what triggered the person-to-person transmission onboard
After being hit by a rare Hantavirus outbreak, a Dutch-based cruise ship is now on its way to Spain to drop off passengers. It comes as a new theory emerges about what triggered the person-to-person transmission onboard
Cookies sold at San Marcos CISD school made kids sick
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.
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
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.
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.
Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
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.
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.
Locomotive fire in downtown Dallas brings trains to brief halt
Trains were briefly halted in a part of downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a a locomotive caught fire.
Trains were briefly halted in a part of downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a a locomotive caught fire.
PfISD teacher honored by college
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.
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.
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.
Susan Smith eligible for parole again after being denied release for drowning her 2 sons in 1994
South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith is back up for parole once again after she was convicted of drowning her two young children.
South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith is back up for parole once again after she was convicted of drowning her two young children.
Corpus Christi has credit ratings downgraded amid water crisis
The looming water crisis in Corpus Christi has led to the nation's largest credit agencies to downgrade the city's credit ratings or threaten to downgrade its ratings.
The looming water crisis in Corpus Christi has led to the nation's largest credit agencies to downgrade the city's credit ratings or threaten to downgrade its ratings.
APD Cajun Eats shooting video
Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Pflugerville that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. (Courtesy: Austin Police Department
Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Pflugerville that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. (Courtesy: Austin Police Department
Nancy Guthrie: Kash Patel critical of Arizona sheriff's handling of case
It's been more than three months since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home, and the Pima County Sheriff is being criticized by the head of the FBI over his handling of the case.
It's been more than three months since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home, and the Pima County Sheriff is being criticized by the head of the FBI over his handling of the case.
PHOTOS: CNN's Ted Turner through the years | 1938-2026
CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner died on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 87. Here are a few photos of Turner through the years.
CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner died on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 87. Here are a few photos of Turner through the years.