New Fredericksburg HS cell phone rule

As the school year begins, students in Fredericksburg have a new cell phone policy to follow. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Cary Burgess from the Fredericksburg Standard 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?

Kyle City Council drops health insurance

Kyle City Council votes to drop health insurance from its compensation plan. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Hays Free Press editor Ashley Kontnier to discuss.

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.

Lake levels are up after recent rain

Last week's rain not only brought some relief from the July temps, but it also gave local lakes a mid-summer boost. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to Dakota Morrissiey from the Daily Trib to discuss.

How does Biden's exit change the race?

So much has happened so fast since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection just days ago. In that time, Vice President Kamala Harris has catapulted to the front as the presumptive Democratic nominee

Gillespie Co. prepares for future development

Gillespie County is taking steps to improve their airport and prepare for future development. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Cary Burgess from the Fredericksburg Standard to discuss.

Hays County district clerk Avrey Anderson resigns

A Hays County district clerk resigns, and Kyle city leaders are also in the spotlight for their spending. Hays Free Press publisher Ashley Kontnier joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Avrey Anderson resigns

Avrey Anderson has resigned from his position as the Hays County District Clerk amid a lawsuit to remove him from office.

Gun violence in the U.S.

The U.S. Surgeon General is calling on Americans to take a different approach to gun violence. Vivek Murthy issued a report calling firearm violence in our country a crisis. He's asking people to start treating it like a public health issue.

Biden, Trump prepare for debate rematch

While President Biden and former President Trump are making last-minute preparations ahead of the big Thursday debate, some voters are wondering if it's going to change anybody's mind.