Election 2024: Latest polling shows Harris extending lead over Trump
We’re less than 50 days out from the 2024 presidential election and for weeks, the polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris with a lead — albeit a slim one — over former President Donald Trump.
Attempted murder in Liberty Hill leads to arrests
FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: Three people were arrested for orchestrating an attempted murder and for plotting to kill a Williamson County judge. Officials provide an update on the case.
Counting Michigan's 2024 election results will be easier this year, clerk says
There are new methods to vote this cycle and clerks will have an easier time counting mail-in ballots. But some concerns about running the state's election systems remain.
BBQ competitions for Texas high school students
More than 130 high school teams from across the state compete in High School BBQ Inc.'s regional competitions for a chance to win big. Jessica Rivera has the details.
Winning Powerball ticket in Austin set to expire
Time is running out for someone in Austin holding a $2 million winning lotto ticket.
Search for home invasion turned shooting suspects
Police are looking for two suspects connected to a home invasion turned shooting in Southeast Austin.
Deadly auto-pedestrian incident in Travis County
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to an auto-pedestrian incident just before midnight in the 10000 block of Doyle Road.
Texas lawmakers evaluate Panhandle wildfires
State lawmakers evaluated what went wrong during the February wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. The fire was the largest in state history and had devastating impacts that are still being felt.
Lyft driver arrested for sexual assault
A man who was acting as a Lyft driver in Austin was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a passenger.
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
Diddy faces multiple criminal charges
After his arrest, Sean "Diddy" Combs is now facing multiple criminal charges. Prosecutors accuse the rapper of using his business as a criminal enterprise.
Barton Springs Pool reopens after repairs
Barton Springs Pool will reopen this week after weeks of being closed due to repairs.
Travis Co. expands housing for homeless
The Travis County Commissioners Court has approved two contracts with local nonprofits to expand housing for the homeless.
Earthquake rocks Texas
One of the largest earthquakes on record in the state of Texas rocked parts of West Texas on Monday night. The powerful 5.1 magnitude quake was even felt here in Central Texas.
Joshua Gilbreath found guilty of murder
Joshua Gilbreath was found guilty of murder in the death of 70-year-old Diana Pier near Florence in August 2022.
7 on Your Side: September scam tracker
During the month of August, 70 people in our area alone reported to the Better Business Bureau that they had been targeted by a scammer. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has a look at what you need to watch out for this month
Pflugerville teacher breaks student's fingers
A Pflugerville ISD teacher was accused of breaking multiple fingers of a kindergartener.
Joshua Gilbreath trial: Jurors deliberating
Jury deliberations have started in the murder trial of Joshua Gilbreath. Defense attorneys closed out the trial by arguing Gilbreath was "legally insane" when he shot and killed a Williamson County elderly woman in 2022.
Exploding pagers in Lebanon
Several hundred Hezbollah militants were wounded in different parts of Lebanon when their handheld pagers exploded. It's an act of suspected Israeli sabotage
Travis Co. leaders defend efforts to register voters
Travis County leaders are defending their efforts to register residents to vote after Attorney General Ken Paxton sued them. The AG is accusing them of spending public funds on a partisan voter registration company.