Top stories of 2024: FOX 7 Focus
In this final FOX 7 Focus of 2024, FOX 7's John Krinjak takes a look back at the top stories viewers clicked on at FOX7Austin.com.
Inside the race to become Texas Speaker of the House: FOX 7 Focus
The race to lead the Texas House of Representatives is far from over after a series of GOP votes last weekend left two Republicans predicting they would be the next House Speaker.
How will Texas' power grid fare this winter?: FOX 7 Focus
With winter already here in Texas, how prepared is our power grid? FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with local energy expert Doug Lewin in this FOX 7 Focus.
How prepared is the Texas power grid for winter?
Is the Texas power grid prepared for a winter weather event? Austin's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with local energy expert Doug Lewin in this FOX 7 Focus.
Prepare for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week, says AAA: FOX 7 Focus
It's set to be a record-breaking travel week for Thanksgiving, so AAA Texas's Daniel Armbruster is giving advice on how to navigate the roads and the skies.
Texas man gets life in prison after 6th DWI; prosecutors say punishment fits the crime
A Comal County man has been sentenced to life in prison for his sixth DWI. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the prosecutors of his case about why they believe that the punishment fits the crime.
FOX 7 Focus: Man gets life for sixth DWI
A Comal County man is set to spend life in prison after pleading guilty to his sixth DWI. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the prosecutors in this case about why they think the punishment fits the crime.
Key takeaways from the 2024 Election: FOX 7 Focus
Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to break down some of the key takeaways from the 2024 election, including in Texas.
2024 Election recap: FOX 7 Focus
Scott Braddock joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to break down Tuesday's results and examine the key takeaways from the 2024 election.
Voter enthusiasm, Cruz-Allred and the race for the White House | FOX 7 Focus
Election Day is right around the corner and more than 8 million Texans have already voted. Scott Braddock talks about some things he's watching ahead of election night.
FOX 7 Focus: Election Day Approaches
Election Day is almost here. Scott Braddock joins John Krinjak to talk about voter turnout, the key races in Texas and the race for the White House.
Hamas attack on Israel: Austin rabbi speaks on impacts to Israeli, Jewish communities
FOX 7 Focus reporter John Krinjak spoke with Rabbi Daniel Septimus, CEO of Shalom Austin, about what the past year has been like for Israeli and Jewish communities in Central Texas after the Hamas attack in Israel.
Austin rabbi speaks on Oct. 7 attacks
FOX 7 Focus reporter John Krinjak spoke with Rabbi Daniel Septimus, CEO of Shalom Austin, about what the past year has been like for Israeli and Jewish communities in Central Texas after the Hamas attack in Israel.
Could water re-use solve Texas' impending water shortage?: FOX 7 Focus
Experts and state officials are increasingly sounding the alarm about the possibility that the state could run out of water. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a closer look in this FOX 7 Focus.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, but how will it impact Austin?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week, but what will the impact be on Austin's real estate market? Olivia Vale with Roots Residential Group joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to break it down in this FOX 7 Focus.
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.
UT researchers using AI to find 'polluted' white dwarf stars
Astronomers at the University of Texas at Austin are using artificial intelligence to find and identify white dwarf stars. Malia Gao, research team leader, spoke with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak.
UT Austin research on white dwarf stars
A team of UT Austin researchers are using artificial intelligence to investigate and identify white dwarf stars gobbling up other planets. Malia Kao, head of the research team, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss their findings.
Man receives fentanyl victim's heart
A Buda man became the recipient of a North Texas teen’s heart after he died from fentanyl poisoning. Now Jay de la Garza has dedicated himself to the fight to end the opioid crisis. De la Garza, the teen's mother Kelly Stovall, and Becky White, founder of "A Change for Cam", join FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Uvalde families continue fight for justice after city releases files, recordings
Uvalde city officials recently released a trove of videos, audio, and documents connected to the May 2022 shooting in Uvalde. Attorney Stephanie Sherman talks with John Krinjak about this in this FOX 7 Focus.