Animal intake services for Hays Co. contract ends
The San Marcos City Council has decided not to renew a contract on animal intake services for Hays County. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Ashley Kontnier, with the Hays Free Press, to discuss.
Possible pay increase for elected officials
Burnet County is considering a pay increase for elected officials. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Dakota Morrissiey with the Daily Trib to discuss.
Hays County residents push back on project
Hays County residents expressed concerns about a proposed bond to fund road projects at a recent meeting. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren was joined by Ashley Kontnier from the News-Dispatch to discuss.
Austin City Council approves $5.9B budget
The Austin City Council has approved a nearly a $6 billion budget. It focuses on public safety and housing, but also increases the property tax rate. District five Austin City Council member Ryan Alter spoke on the budget.
United Auto Workers vs Trump and Musk
The United Auto Workers union has filed federal labor charges against former President Trump and Elon Musk. The UAW says it's over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. The action comes after Trump and Musk talked about workers walking off the job on Musk social media platform X.
Medicare Part D discussion
Lawmakers are asking for more information about a Medicare program meant to subsidize insurance companies. FOX 7 Austin was joined by an expert to discuss
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.
President Biden calls for major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court
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.
Not all prescription costs will be capped for people enrolled in Medicare, expert says
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
Not all prescription costs will be capped
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
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.