FOX 7 Austin
Austin, TX · English · TV & web
FOX 7 Austin is a local news outlet based in Austin, Texas, covering regional news including police activities, community events, and public safety issues. It reports on a range of local topics such as crime, education, and government investigations.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Austin, TX peers
Latest stories
- Stolen vehicle recovered within minutes of report: policeRound Rock Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle within minutes, leading to the arrest of Jehari Dejean Lamont Combs on multiple charges including burglary and theft.
- Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years laterA woman whose body was found in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as Cheryl Lynn Edwards after more than 50 years through forensic genetic genealogy and collaborative investigation. Authorities are now working to reconstruct her final days and find new leads in the homicide case.
- Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remainsA Texas woman confessed to violently killing and dismembering her partner, with police recovering remains from a landfill following an anonymous tip.
- Survey shows gas-price pain rising even as economic confidence stabilizesA Gallup survey shows that high gas prices are causing financial strain for many Americans, particularly lower-income households, while economic confidence stabilizes despite rising energy costs.
- Fentanyl death: Austin man sentenced to 20 years in prisonAn Austin man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to a 24-year-old man's death in Leander, Texas. The victim's autopsy confirmed fentanyl toxicity as the cause of death, and court documents show the defendant sold fentanyl pills and marijuana.
- TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airportTSA found two live smoke grenades, including one in peanut butter, in a checked bag at Indianapolis airport. The agency also shared other unusual items intercepted at airports nationwide.
- David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, diesDavid Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at the age of 84.
- Texas fugitive captured in remote Oregon wildernessA Texas fugitive wanted for sexual assault of children was captured in Oregon after fleeing from trial. He was found in a remote area with survival gear and surrendered without incident.
- Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023Neymar made his World Cup 2026 debut for Brazil, coming off the bench in a 3-0 win against Scotland after recovering from injuries.
- Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the yearA heat dome is bringing record high temperatures to Texas, with heat index values exceeding 100 degrees.
- Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testingAlex Murdaugh's defense team is requesting additional forensic testing and procedural changes in his ongoing legal case, citing unknown male DNA found under his wife's fingernails as part of their efforts to challenge his murder conviction.
- Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to knowThe Great American State Fair will take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, from June 25 to July 10, 2026, with street closures, parking restrictions, and security measures in effect.
- Austin armed robberies: 24 year jail sentence for Kyle manA Kyle man was sentenced to 24 years in jail for committing armed robberies in Austin in 2025, including using a firearm and firing at bystanders.
- U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expandsThe U.S. reports 20 New World screwworm cases, mostly in Texas, prompting emergency quarantines and containment efforts. The parasite affects livestock and has spread to a dog, but public risk is low.
- Germany vs Ecuador preview: Ecuador’s World Cup survival on the line in NYC, NJGermany and Ecuador play in a World Cup Group E match with Germany already qualified and Ecuador needing a win to stay alive.