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  • 1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Lauren Rangel

    People wave Rainbow Flags as they parade during the Milan Pride 2019 on June 29, 2019 in Milan, as part of the LGBT Pride month marking the 50th anniversary of the New York Stonewall Riots. Soon to head to Governor Abbott’s desk is a bill that would define a person’s sex in Texas. If Abbott passes it, Texas would be joining more than a dozen other states with similar laws.

  • 2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Lauren Rangel

    During the first week of Pride Month, Taylor Pride said the mayor denied its pride proclamation. Tensions regarding pride are nothing new in Taylor. In 2022, the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance asked Taylor Pride not to march in the Christmas parade. But this is the first time they've had issues with a pride proclamation, which is up to the mayor to decide, according to city policy.

  • 2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Lauren Rangel

    There are only 48 hours to go before Texas lawmakers wrap up the regular session at the Capitol. Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session. Protesters Call for Vetoes As the 89th Texas legislative session nears its end, some state residents are concerned about proposals that now need only to be signed by Abbott to become law.

  • 3 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Lauren Rangel

    The Austin Fire Department rescued multiple people from swift water due to the recent severe weather, and responded to over 700 storm-related calls. Shoal Creek flooding What we know: As the monster storm swept through Austin on Wednesday, it battered neighborhoods, like those along Shoal Creek. "Just crazy wind, sideways winds, scary wind," said Laurie Painter, a Shoal Creek neighbor. "Lots of hail.

  • 3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Rangel

    The BriefAustin Fire Dept rescued multiple people from floodsDispatchers also got about 700 calls in the 24 hours that followed the stormAFD says some of the calls could have been preventedAUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Fire Department rescued multiple people from swift water due to the recent severe weather, and responded to over 700 storm-related calls. Shoal Creek floodingWhat we knowAs the monster storm swept through Austin on Wednesday, it battered neighborhoods, like those along Shoal Creek.

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Lauren Rangel
Lauren Rangel @LaurenonFox7
12 Jun 25

Protesters in San Antonio moved from city hall to the post office near the Alamo. I watched one person run from officers. I saw another walking with police with what appeared to be hands behind their back. More officers just showed up. @fox7austin https://t.co/c0NvatNWns

Lauren Rangel
Lauren Rangel @LaurenonFox7
2 Jun 25

APD says they were attempting to a pull over a driver in a stolen vehicle when they fled. The chase ended with the stolen vehicle crashing into another car. The suspect shot at an officer before APD fired shots back. https://t.co/qEzlLo8aAQ

Lauren Rangel
Lauren Rangel @LaurenonFox7
1 Jun 25

PSA: Aldi is selling dog hats for $4. They say money can’t buy happiness… but it just did (for me at least). @AldiUSA https://t.co/GSc2kiOWtN