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.
Solar eclipse leads to increase in traffic on major Texas roads
With thousands of people coming into Central Texas for the total solar eclipse, TxDOT prepared for increased traffic to come along with it.
CapMetro hosts 'Eclipse-nic' at Leander rail station
CapMetro's Leander rail station held a solar eclipse viewing party on Monday.
Man, woman killed in Cedar Park murder-suicide: police
Cedar Park police have identified the man and woman killed in a murder-suicide on April 6.
Solar eclipse: Homeowners rent land to eclipse travelers as hotels sell out
More than a million people are expected to visit the Lone Star State for the total solar eclipse. In Liberty Hill, hotels are selling out so fast that residents are putting their backyards up for rent.
Taylor WWII soldier returns home 80 years after dying in action
For more than eight decades, a Taylor family has wondered what happened to their loved one after he deployed to France to fight in WWII. The family finally got those answers.
Solar eclipse 2024: Celestial event to boost local economy
The solar eclipse is bringing thousands of people to Central Texas from across the country. It is also expected to be a boost to the local economy.
Polly the Duck to get new 3D-printed prosthetic bill
The Georgetown community is coming together to support a domestic duck with a big personality. Polly the duck was found at a pond in Leander with a partially missing bill.
Vacuum battery starts fire in Leander home, kills house cats
Homeowners are warning others after a vacuum battery started a fire in their Leander home.
Georgetown HS students head to state competition with electric car they built
Georgetown High School automotive students are taking an electric car they built to a state competition this week. FOX 7's Jessica Rivera shows us how they transformed the Fox Body Mustang into an electric vehicle.
Georgetown updating downtown master plan for the first time in a decade
On Monday, the city of Georgetown is set to release a new draft for its downtown improvements, the first update to the city's downtown master plan in a decade.
Solar eclipse: Leander watch party will raise money for toddler with kidney transplant
A group from Leander will be using next week's total solar eclipse to shine a light on a local family whose toddler was diagnosed with final-stage chronic kidney disease.
Georgetown ISD students build airplane thanks to nonprofit
Some Georgetown ISD students are building their own plane. It is part of a one-of-a-kind nonprofit encouraging students in STEM.
Deputies searching for missing man in Williamson County
There is a heavy police presence in Williamson County Thursday afternoon as deputies search for a missing man.
Round Rock Express kicks off its season March 29
The Round Rock Express will take on the Sugarland Space Cowboys this Friday for the first game of the season. The baseball team is the Triple A affiliate for the World Series Champion Texas Rangers.
Georgetown increases utility rates to pay for agreement
As the City of Georgetown grows, city council is trying to make sure all of its residents have access to water year-round. It has secured a deal to meet the needs of the city through 2050, but it comes with a price.
Texas man captured in Mexico after fleeing trial in Williamson County
A Texas man was captured in Mexico after fleeing his trial in Williamson County.
Round Rock residents can borrow tools from city
The City of Round Rock has launched a free service for residents to help them maintain their homes. It is a tool lending center with more than 100 tools available for use 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Williamson Co. Precinct 4 Constable warns of illegal dumping
The Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable is warning people not to leave their trash on the side of the road.
Georgetown firefighters respond to structure fires on consecutive nights
The Georgetown Fire Department says both fires are still under investigation.