Help available for those with Alzheimer's

There are many challenges that come with aging, but you don't have to go through it alone. Joining us is Suzanne Anderson, CEO of Age Central Texas. Thank you so much for being here

Affordable housing in Austin

This week, Austin voters elected two new city council members and reelected two more. But the mayor's race could still head to a runoff along with another council seat. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by District two Council member Vanessa Fuentes. She won her reelection race

Trump beats Harris in historic comeback

Former President Trump surprised a lot of pollsters winning last night like he did in 2016 by outperforming his predicted results. Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Democratic analyst Ed Espinosa joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Final push to Election Day

We have reached the final week before the 2024 elections. So you can expect a media blitz of political ads and some amped up last second campaigning from the presidential candidates.

Elon Musk under fire about voter payments

Elon Musk has come under fire for giving away $1 million a day to swing state voters who sign his pro constitution petition. it is a violation of federal law to offer anyone money to register to vote or tell them how to vote.

Medicare open enrollment begins

Medicare open enrollment has begun. Michelle Davis with the Aging Services Council joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss what you need to know.

Texas Senate debate reaction

The U.S. Senate race in Texas is getting heated. Incumbent Republican Ted Cruz has been in office since 2013. Colin Allred is a Democrat and is currently a congressman hoping to push Cruz out. Well, the two debated last night in Dallas, which got a little spicy at times.

Presidential candidates on media tours

With the 2024 presidential campaigns underway, Vice President Kamala Harris has been on a media tour, and former President Donald Trump has been holding rallies in blue states.

Preparing for elderly care

When a loved one reaches the later stages of life, their family many times will have to make difficult decisions about their care. Here to talk more about this is Sienna Lindemann with the Aging Services Council.

Austin City Council approves $5.9B budget

The Austin City Council has approved a nearly a $6 billion budget. It focuses on public safety and housing, but also increases the property tax rate. District five Austin City Council member Ryan Alter spoke on the budget.

United Auto Workers vs Trump and Musk

The United Auto Workers union has filed federal labor charges against former President Trump and Elon Musk. The UAW says it's over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. The action comes after Trump and Musk talked about workers walking off the job on Musk social media platform X.

Medicare Part D discussion

Lawmakers are asking for more information about a Medicare program meant to subsidize insurance companies. FOX 7 Austin was joined by an expert to discuss

Race for U.S. President

Vice President Kamala Harris chose Governor Tim Walz for her running mate this week, and former President Trump announced his choice for vice president, Senator JD Vance, during the Republican convention. So who will take the ticket in November?

Controversial Project 2025 raises concerns

The director of the controversial group Project 2025, Paul Dance, has stepped down. Project 2025 is a 1,000 page handbook outlining far right policies aimed at overhauling the federal government in favor of government workers more loyal to a Trump presidency. FOX 7 Austin was joined by political analysts to discuss.

Social security benefits from ex-spouses?

Some ex-spouses could qualify for Social Security benefits from a previous marriage, even years after the divorce. Sylvia Gordon, also known as the Medicare Mama, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Biden wants changes to the SCOTUS

President Joe Biden is calling for major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak to discuss.