The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement.
The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:49:21 GMT
"Success unshared is failure." Those words from billionaire businessman and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria. John Paul DeJoria has worked hard to build his $4 billion fortune. He is the founder of Paul
"Success unshared is failure." Those words from billionaire businessman and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria. John Paul DeJoria has worked hard to build his $4 billion fortune. He is the founder of Paul
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:26:15 GMT
Law enforcement agencies across Central Texas are joining forces to end distracted driving to make sure drivers and their passengers arrive to their destinations safely. The first "Arrive Alive" initiative
Law enforcement agencies across Central Texas are joining forces to end distracted driving to make sure drivers and their passengers arrive to their destinations safely. The first "Arrive Alive" initiative
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:25:55 GMT
One of the scariest aspects of the Oklahoma tornado tragedy is that the twister flattened two schools while children were inside. In Texas, every school district is in charge of its own emergency safety
One of the scariest aspects of the Oklahoma tornado tragedy is that the twister flattened two schools while children were inside. In Texas, every school district is in charge of its own emergency safety
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:08:28 GMT
The Dave Matthews Band concert scheduled for Tuesday night at the Austin360 Amphitheater at the Circuit of the Americas has been postponed until Wednesday.
The Dave Matthews Band concert scheduled for Tuesday night at the Austin360 Amphitheater at the Circuit of the Americas has been postponed until Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:15:32 GMT
The National Weather Service now says Monday's tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma was at the top-of the scale--an EF-5. That would give the tornado winds from 261 to 318 miles per hour. Tuesday was a day
The National Weather Service now says Monday's tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma was at the top-of the scale--an EF-5. That would give the tornado winds from 261 to 318 miles per hour. Tuesday was a day
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:12:35 GMT
Travis County Commissioners take on the issue of whether District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg should lose her job. This is in response to her April DWI conviction.
Travis County Commissioners take on the issue of whether District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg should lose her job. This is in response to her April DWI conviction.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:20:17 GMT
When you reach a certain level of visibility online...you can become the prey of what are known as "trolls" and "griefers." "They're basically people who really want to cause problems," said Brad Bogus,
When you reach a certain level of visibility online...you can become the prey of what are known as "trolls" and "griefers." "They're basically people who really want to cause problems," said Brad Bogus,
Monday, May 20 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:20:17 GMT
Texas lawmakers have just made it politically correct for teachers to say Merry Christmas in the classroom. It may be have been a hot 94 degrees outside the capitol, but inside it felt like Christmas for
Texas lawmakers have just made it politically correct for teachers to say Merry Christmas in the classroom. It may be have been a hot 94 degrees outside the capitol, but inside it felt like Christmas for
Monday, May 20 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:37:45 GMT
A sobering new report was issued Monday that may have you looking at your neighbor in a completely different way. According to the Brookings Institute, the suburbs have become a new battleground in the
A sobering new report was issued Monday that may have you looking at your neighbor in a completely different way. According to the Brookings Institute, the suburbs have become a new battleground in the
A strong storm winds authorities suspect was a tornado smashed the public school complex in a small town in the rolling hills southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
A strong storm winds authorities suspect was a tornado smashed the public school complex in a small town in the rolling hills southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:16:31 GMT
Veterans injured while on active duty often have to go through a long, complicated process in order to get the disability benefits they're entitled to. According to the Texas Veterans Commission, the
Veterans injured while on active duty often have to go through a long, complicated process in order to get the disability benefits they're entitled to. According to the Texas Veterans Commission, the
Months after state lawmakers elevated a quiet feud with University of Texas System regents into a public spat, the Texas Senate is set to hold a confirmation hearing for new board members with just a week left in the...
A Senate hearing into the appointment of three University of Texas System regents was dominated by questions about Austin campus President Bill Powers and whether the board would move to fire him.
A classroom curriculum system used by hundreds of Texas school districts will stop offering lesson plans after some conservative groups claimed it was promoting anti-American values.
A classroom curriculum system used by hundreds of Texas school districts will stop offering lesson plans after some conservative groups claimed it was promoting anti-American values.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:19:49 GMT
One after another customers have been coming in all day for a chance to win $600 million.
One after another customers have been coming in all day for a chance to win $600 million. From 3-4 pm Saturday afternoon, the Texas Lottery Commission reported more than $1million in sales alone.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:01:19 GMT
Grammy-award winning singer Randy Travis doesn't want the public to see his recent DWI arrest. The reason: he's only wearing his birthday suit! Now he's taking the attorney general to court over it. 2012
Grammy-award winning singer Randy Travis doesn't want the public to see his recent DWI arrest. The reason: he's only wearing his birthday suit! Now he's taking the attorney general to court over it. 2012
Friday, May 17 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:39:50 GMT
Four former high school football players in Pflugerville will not serve time for their roles in the rape of a 9-th grader two years ago. All 4 men pleaded guilty to attempted unlawful restraint and were
Four former high school football players in Pflugerville will not serve time for their roles in the rape of a 9-th grader two years ago. All 4 men pleaded guilty to attempted unlawful restraint and were
Friday, May 17 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:13:08 GMT
To commemorate Jamie Oliver's "Food Revolution Day," Google, Whole Foods and Austin ISD all teamed up to get the message out. The idea is to promote eating smarter and to buy that food from a farm near
To commemorate Jamie Oliver's "Food Revolution Day," Google, Whole Foods and Austin ISD all teamed up to get the message out. The idea is to promote eating smarter and to buy that food from a farm near
Friday, May 17 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:51:30 GMT
He led the Texas Longhorns to a National Championship in football seven and a half years ago. Friday retired NFL Quarterback Vince Young earned his college degree. Young received a degree in youth and
He led the Texas Longhorns to a National Championship in football seven and a half years ago. Friday retired NFL Quarterback Vince Young earned his college degree. Young received a degree in youth and
Friday, May 17 2013 4:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:21:40 GMT
A state official close to the negotiations says Texas lawmakers have reached a deal on a two-year spending plan that would restore $3.93 billion to public schools.
A state official close to the negotiations says Texas lawmakers have reached a deal on a two-year spending plan that would restore $3.93 billion to public schools.
Governor Rick Perry signed the Michael Morton Act into law Thursday. Morton spent nearly 25 years in prison for the wrongful conviction of the murder of his wife. This law better protects others from meeting the same fate.
Governor Rick Perry signed the Michael Morton Act into law Thursday. Morton spent nearly 25 years in prison for the wrongful conviction of the murder of his wife. This law better protects others from meeting the same fate.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:48:02 GMT
Austin police are investigating a carjacking in south Austin. It happened just after 8:30 this evening at 6721 South Congress. Police say two Hispanic men approached a woman. One had a handgun and the
Austin police are investigating a carjacking in south Austin. It happened just after 8:30 this evening at 6721 South Congress. Police say two Hispanic men approached a woman. One had a handgun and the
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:29:29 GMT
There are 23 unsolved murders in Williamson County dating back to 1967. District Attorney Jana Duty is going back through all of them, learning the victim's names and their final, horrific moments on earth.
There are 23 unsolved murders in Williamson County dating back to 1967. District Attorney Jana Duty is going back through all of them, learning the victim's names and their final, horrific moments on earth.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:22:56 GMT
A neighborhood in the town of Granbury was the hardest hit by a tornado. Lives and homes were lost in an instant. Total devastation, that's the only way survivors of the Granbury tornado can describe what's
A neighborhood in the town of Granbury was the hardest hit by a tornado. Lives and homes were lost in an instant. Total devastation, that's the only way survivors of the Granbury tornado can describe what's
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:39:50 GMT
A Gonzales man was arrested for possession of child pornography. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit says at the time of the arrest, 53-year-old John Raymond Williams indicated he is
A Gonzales man was arrested for possession of child pornography. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit says at the time of the arrest, 53-year-old John Raymond Williams indicated he is
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:09:52 GMT
An AISD school bus with students on board got stuck in a sinkhole. It happened in the 1300 block of Cedar Avenue. FOX 7 was told a water main break caused the sinkhole. The kids were on their way to
An AISD school bus with students on board got stuck in a sinkhole. It happened in the 1300 block of Cedar Avenue. FOX 7 was told a water main break caused the sinkhole. The kids were on their way to
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:37:13 GMT
Eighteen years or older to tan. The "indoor tanning" bill passed the Texas Senate last month, this week the House...and now it's just one procedural step away from getting to the Governor's desk. Many
Eighteen years or older to tan. The "indoor tanning" bill passed the Texas Senate last month, this week the House...and now it's just one procedural step away from getting to the Governor's desk. Many
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:34:24 GMT
Parents want their children to flourish, make good grades, get a good job and eventually be self-sufficient. "We need to be real. We're in the real world," said parent, Eric Zeno. There's a variety of
Parents want their children to flourish, make good grades, get a good job and eventually be self-sufficient. "We need to be real. We're in the real world," said parent, Eric Zeno. There's a variety of
A rare $10 bill from 1929 marked with the name of the Texas town of West goes up for auction to benefit families of victims of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion there.
A rare $10 bill from 1929 marked with the name of the Texas town of West goes up for auction to benefit families of victims of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion there.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:00:11 GMT
You have been told for years to cut back on your salt intake to avoid health problems like high blood pressure. But now a surprising new study says cutting back may not be worth the struggle. In fact,
You have been told for years to cut back on your salt intake to avoid health problems like high blood pressure. But now a surprising new study says cutting back may not be worth the struggle. In fact,
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:09:21 GMT
State lawmakers spent Wednesday engaged in tense, behind-closed-doors talks in hopes of reaching a compromise on a new two-year state budget. The main sticking point for house and senate members is a way
State lawmakers spent Wednesday engaged in tense, behind-closed-doors talks in hopes of reaching a compromise on a new two-year state budget. The main sticking point for house and senate members is a way
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:11:12 GMT
A Burnet mom is waging war against drugs in her community. She lost her son in 2011 to an overdose. Since then, a teen has also died. Wednesday, the mom held a meeting to stop the problem before more young
A Burnet mom is waging war against drugs in her community. She lost her son in 2011 to an overdose. Since then, a teen has also died. Wednesday, the mom held a meeting to stop the problem before more young
A first responder who helped evacuate people ahead of a deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant has pleaded not guilty to a charge he possessed bomb-making materials.
A first responder who helped evacuate people ahead of a deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant has pleaded not guilty to a charge he possessed bomb-making materials.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:58:07 GMT
Federal accident investigators want states to lower the legal amount of alcohol you can have in your system when you're behind the wheel from .08 to .05. The goal, is to reduce fatality and injury crashes
Federal accident investigators want states to lower the legal amount of alcohol you can have in your system when you're behind the wheel from .08 to .05. The goal, is to reduce fatality and injury crashes
