Invest 97L forms, Florida to Louisiana braces for possible tropical storm or Hurricane Helene
According to the National Hurricane Center, the highest chance of tropical development over the next week is in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
Feds cut interest rates: FOX 7 Focus
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, but what is the impact on the Austin area? Olivia Vale with Roots Residential Group joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss in this FOX 7 Focus.
Car seat safety event in Georgetown
A former NASA rocket scientist was on hand in Georgetown to talk about the importance of car seat safety alongside TxDOT technicians.
Del Valle ISD names lone superintendent finalist
Dr. Matthew Gutierrez will take the helm of Del Valle ISD after a monthslong search for a new superintendent prompted by the retirement of Dr. Annette Tielle.
2 found dead in South Austin home
The Austin Police Department is investigating two homicides after a check welfare call led officers to two bodies inside a South Austin home Saturday.
Hollywood Hills mansion covered in graffiti, taken over by squatters
It's quite an eyesore… a Hollywood Hills mansion is completely covered in graffiti.
Brookhill Drive homicide investigation
Two people were found dead in a home on Brookhill Drive off Menchaca Road in South Austin. A person of interest is in custody, according to the Austin Police Department.
Mother of Apalachee HS shooting suspect charged with taping her mom to chair, leaving her
Marcee Gray, the mother of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, is facing charges after being accused of taping her elderly mother to a chair and leaving her there for nearly 24 hours.
Old Settlers Park gets a revamp
Parts of Old Settlers Park in Round Rock will close for a major construction project starting Monday, Sept. 23.
Murder suspect released from jail
Mithovar Christopher Antoine Jr. was arrested for a deadly stabbing in South Austin in July 2021. He was arrested last week, and bonded out of jail four days later.
School districts team up with police for threats
A sixth Hays CISD student has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a school shooting threat against two middle schools.
Nearly 100k Arizona voters affected by registration glitch can vote on the full ballot | 2024 Election
Nearly 100,000 Arizona voters affected by a registration system error involving proof of citizenship will be allowed to vote on a full ballot in the November election, according to a ruling made by the state's Supreme Court.
Georgia State Election Board approves new hand-counting ballot rule
Any rules adopted by the Georgia's controversial State Election Board on Friday will go into effect after overseas and military ballots have started to go out and just as early voting is about to begin.
54 APD cadets graduate training program
Fifty-four police officers will be hitting the streets soon after graduating from an eight-month training program. The Austin Police Department is still facing a staff shortage.
Multi-million dollar project to break ground in Kyle
Live cameras will be going up in Kyle to help police catch criminals in real-time. Plus, Kyle will be breaking ground on a multi-million dollar project. FOX 7 Austin's Tan Radford caught up with Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell to discuss.
Three Mile Island to power back up
A plant on the site of the nation's worst nuclear accident will be powering AI for Microsoft
School districts address school threat concerns
Austin Independent School District and several other surrounding school districts are teaming up with the Travis County District Attorney's Office to address the rising concern about school threats.
Collar counties and southern strategy
With just 46 days until the 2024 presidential election, "Battleground" dives deep into the critical swing states that could decide it all. Host S.E. Cupp explores the pivotal role of Philadelphia's suburbs in Pennsylvania, unpacks new polling data from Georgia, and examines the shifting dynamics in the Midwest. From the impact of union endorsements to the latest economic developments, this episode offers crucial insights into the factors shaping this neck-and-neck race between Kamala Harris and Donald Tru
School threats: Districts, Travis Co. DA speak
Austin Independent School District and several other surrounding school districts are teaming up with the Travis County District Attorney's Office to address the rising concern about school threats.
Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin turns 103
The West Contra Costa Unified School District on Friday is celebrating the 103rd birthday of a Bay Area icon: Betty Reid Soskin, who retired two years ago as the oldest, active national park ranger.