What will the Texas Longhorns' final 2024 record be?
The Texas Longhorns are kicking off their first SEC season this weekend against Colorado State, but how will 2024 look for them? FOX 7 Austin's Dennis de la Peña and Julian Martinez give their predictions.
Federal funding will boost specialized ACC chip lab
An Austin training center created to help produce workers for the semi-conductor chip industry is getting a boost in funding. The specialized lab is located at Austin Community College's Highland Campus.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over State Fair of Texas gun policy
The State Fair of Texas announced that this year it would ban fairgoers from carrying guns, even if they have a license to carry.
Over 32 lbs of marijuana seized in Wilco traffic stop; Comal County man arrested
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office have netted another huge seizure of marijuana from a traffic stop. A Comal County man was also arrested.
Employee shot, killed man attacking him at SE Austin apartment complex: APD
The Austin Police Department has released new details in the shooting death of a man at an East Riverside apartment complex on August 26.
Austin woman receives kidney donation from her best friend
For the past 33 years Andrei Thomas and Rhonda Johnson have been inseparable from small moments to hard times so it's no surprise that when Andrei needed a kidney, Rhonda stepped up.
Buda deadly shooting: No murder charges filed against man who killed teen, says DA
A Hays County Grand Jury has voted to “no-bill" the case against a 21-year-old man in the August 5 shooting of a teenager in Buda.
Back-to-school: Lockhart ISD makes improvements to campuses
Summer break is officially over at Lockhart ISD, the district says they had crews working all summer to make sure students and staff have the best back to school experience.
The major US cities where it's better to rent and better to buy
Is it better to rent or buy a home in your city? Here’s what a new study says.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Dripping Springs vs Vandegrift
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Dripping Springs Tigers or the Vandegrift Vipers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
New Williamson County budget will add death investigator roles
This week, the Williamson County Commissioners court approved a $635.1 million budget that will bring nearly 50 new positions to the county, including four new death investigators.
Downtown Austin mural unveiled to celebrate new beginning
A new community came together to celebrate a new beginning in downtown Austin with a mural.
Austin Eagle Scout earns all 138 badges in her troop
One teenager in West Austin made her scout troops proud as she rose through the ranks.
Lawsuit filed against City of Austin seeks to stop funds being collected for Project Connect
A new class action lawsuit against the City of Austin wants to pump the brakes on collecting millions of tax dollars for Project Connect.
Election Day in Austin: Travis County polling locations now available
Election Day is a little more than two months away, and in the Austin area, there will be a couple of changes voters should know about ahead of Nov. 5.
Teen's AISD school shooting threat: New details released
Giana Castillo, 17, is charged with terroristic threat. She's accused of planning an attack on Graham Elementary, which she previously attended.
Williamson County beekeeper at odds with new wastewater treatment plant
A Williamson County beekeeper is concerned a new development will kill off her livelihood.
Brenna Swindell reunites with loved ones after found safe in Oregon
One day after being found safe in Oregon, Brenna Swindell is reuniting with loved ones here in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin is also learning more about the domestic violence incident back in July.
Wise County crash: 4 killed, 10 injured after passenger van flips
Four people were killed and 10 others were injured when a passenger van crashed on Wednesday morning.
Lockhart ISD replaces several HVAC units across campuses
Districts across Central Texas have been working all summer long to make sure campuses are ready for students to return. Jessica Rivera has a look at what Lockhart ISD has done.