Elderly man arrested for 'brutal' murder
An elderly man has been arrested for the "very brutal" deadly attack on his roommate and her dog, then using her credit cards and planning to flee the country. APD says he also had a criminal record including bank robberies.
FULL INTERVIEW: Garza on records release
Travis County DA José Garza is releasing records regarding security enhancements he requested from county commissioners this year, citing threats against his life and home. Garza sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis about the records and threats.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Jussie Smollett conviction reversed by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction of Jussie Smollett was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump AG pick
Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as pick to be the attorney general in the next Trump administration.
APD briefing on Bryn Mawr Drive homicide
The Austin Police Department is giving a media briefing on a homicide on Bryn Mawr Drive. An elderly man has been arrested for murder for allegedly killing his roommate and her dog.
Green Lake missing kayaker Ryan Borgwardt contacted: sheriff
The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office on Thursday announced it has made contact with Ryan Borgwardt, the kayaker believed to have faked his own death.
Elon Musk impersonator accused of stealing up to $600K from woman using Facebook, Bradenton police say
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
Viruses spreading amid holiday season
As the weather cools and the holidays draw near, more viruses are spreading.
Decision pending on Bee Cave construction project
A judge could soon decide whether to resume or shut down construction of the controversial warehouse facility in Bee Cave. That decision is expected following a hearing over a lawsuit brought by the city to shut down the project
Elderly man kills roommate in Austin
An 84-year-old man was arrested for murder after killing his roommate and her dog, the Austin Police Department said.
Men charged in connection to death of 15 dogs
Two men have been charged in connection to the death of more than a dozen dogs found in a South Austin creek.
Parts of historic WilCo Jail being demolished
Construction crews demolished parts of the old historic Williamson County Jail, but are keeping its history intact.
2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Kingsland
Two people are dead after a murder-suicide in Kingsland on Tuesday night. Neighbors are now worried about their safety
Texas offers Trump land for mass deportation plan
The Texas General Land Office is offering President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre Starr County ranch as a site to build detention centers for his promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
Lori Vallow: 'Doomsday Mom' appears in court as Arizona judge orders her to finish competency evaluation
After not showing up in court almost a week ago, Lori Vallow has appeared in court for a proceeding over whether her mental competency evaluation process should continue.
Company offers rideshares with armed drivers
A new rideshare service with drivers who are armed with guns is expanding to Austin. The company is called Black Wolf
UVA Shooting: Former student pleads guilty to killing 3 football players in 2022
A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the Charlottesville campus in 2022.
Netflix sued over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight streaming issues
"60 million Americans were hyped to see ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ versus Youtuber-turner-prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was ‘The Baddest Streaming on Planet,’" reads the lawsuit.
UT System to offer free tuition for some families
Students with families who make less than $100,000 could soon receive free tuition at the nine academic institutions in the University of Texas System.