Austin-area recycling company picked to help address tungsten steel trade imbalance

An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.

Del Valle-area shooting is TCSO's first homicide of 2026

A man is dead and another was injured in a Del Valle-area shooting, marking the first homicide of 2026 for the Travis County Sheriff's Office.

Where can my child get free meals this summer?

Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.

13-year-old charged with capital murder in deadly Del Valle shooting

Another teen was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Del Valle back in May. The 13-year-old was charged with capital murder.

Mother of victim killed while trying to recover stolen car in Del Valle speaks out

Austin police have arrested two boys in connection to the murder of a man who was shot and run over while trying to recover his family’s stolen car in Del Valle.

Wanted Del Valle man arrested for injuring 2-year-old

A wanted Del Valle man was arrested after allegedly injuring a 2-year-old child, officials said.

Central Texas districts talk about legislature's school funding

Many local school districts are hoping to see lawmakers increase school funding, after failing to do so last session. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the superintendents of Del Valle ISD and Hays CISD.

Pedestrian killed in Del Valle crash identified, Texas DPS says

With the help of tips from the public, the Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the woman killed in a crash on New Year's Day in Del Valle.

Del Valle auto-ped crash: Texas DPS trying to identify woman killed

Texas DPS is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman killed in an auto-pedestrian crash on New Year's Day in Del Valle.

School delays: Central Texas districts prepare for winter weather

Due to potential icy roads across the Hill Country, some school districts will start on a delay starting Thursday, Jan. 9.

Del Valle ISD superintendent shares entry plan for first 100 days

Del Valle ISD superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez is approaching his first 100 days in office. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera spoke with him about his plans for the district.

35 Del Valle ISD current and former employees sue district

More than 30 current and former Del Valle ISD employees are suing the district after hidden cameras were found placed in school bathrooms.