Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for a few Central Texas counties
Most of Central Texas was under a severe thunderstorm watch on Tuesday, April 9.
Lee County homicide victim identified
Deputies have identified the victim of a homicide in Lee County as they continue to work to identify suspect(s) in the case.
Homicide: Man found dead in Lee County
Deputies are investigating a homicide in Lee County after a body was found.
Voting in 2024 Texas primaries: What you need to know
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2024 primaries.
Texas weather: Hard Freeze Warning issued for parts of Central Texas
NWS says there will be periods of prolonged sub-freezing temperatures expected as low as 10 to 15 degrees and that some locations will not climb above freezing until Wednesday morning.
Former Austin ISD tutor facing new charges in Lee County: TJJD
A former Austin ISD tutor is now facing more charges in Lee County for alleged sexual contact with a child stemming from a Sept. 2022 incident.
'Super fog' possible overnight in Austin: NWS
If you're out on the roads tonight after ringing in the new year, be alert and aware of the possibility of dense fog, maybe even "super fog," says the National Weather Service.
Freeze warning issued for parts of South Central Texas
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
$345M approved for pedestrian, bicycle projects across Texas
A historic $345 million was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission for pedestrian and bicycle projects across Texas.
Dating scam victims in Lee County lose over $100K: sheriff
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says this type of case can go underreported due to victims feeling embarrassed or shamed for falling for the scam.
Child bitten by rabid skunk in Central Texas
Officials are reminding people to use caution outdoors and talk to their kids about the dangers of rabies after a child was bitten by a rabid skunk in Lee County.
Lee County Sheriff resigns; county accepting applications
On June 29, Sheriff Casey Goetz submitted a letter of resignation to County Judge Frank Malinak, citing personal reasons for his decision to step down.
Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Parents express concerns after Texas bus driver hits another car with 14 students inside
The Giddings ISD bus driver behind the wheel has been charged with DWI in connection to the crash.
Texas school bus driver charged with DWI after crashing into car with students inside, police say
A Giddings ISD bus driver was charged with a DWI after crashing into another car with students inside, police said.
Central Texas weather: Storm system moving through eastern counties
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Central Texas weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds head out of CTX, cold front comes in
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.