Shelter-in-place lifted in Wimberly

The Hays County Sheriff's Office lifted a shelter-in-place order Sunday after a law enforcement response in Wimberley was determined to be a mental health issue with no danger to the public.

Second Hays County mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus

A second mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile Virus in Hays County. It was found in the unincorporated area of Wimberley.

FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: LBJ vs Wimberley

Who will win in Week 3's Game of the Week: the LBJ Jaguars or the Wimberley Texans? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.

Suspects steal alcohol, THC gummies from Wimberley liquor store: sheriff

The Hays County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who robbed a Wimberley liquor store and stole thousands in alcohol and THC gummies.

Fox bites person in Hays County, tests positive for rabies: sheriff

A fox that bit someone in Hays County has tested positive for rabies, officials say. This is the second reported fox attack in the county in the last week.

May bond elections: Just over $1.8 billion on the ballot

Just over $1.8 billion is on the May ballot this year for seven Central Texas school districts to pay for a wide range of projects.

Wildfire in Wimberley: Fire crews respond to Longhorn fire

Emergency services are responding to an active wildfire in Wimberley. This is the second in Hays County in the past 24 hours.

2024 Election: Central Texas school district elections

Many Central Texas school districts have items on the ballot this fall, including school board positions, tax rate propositions and even one bond proposal.

West Nile virus found in Hays County mosquito pools

These are the first reported West Nile-positive tests of the 2024 season in Hays County. Last year, there were no positive West Nile virus mosquito pools in the county, according to the county health district.

Man arrested following SWAT incident in Wimberley

A man was arrested after a SWAT incident in Wimberley, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said.