Nursing academy aims to fill Central Texas nursing shortage
Students from nine different Central Texas school districts attended a nursing academy at Texas State University’s Round Rock campus.
Hutto police say WilCo being targeted for vehicle break-ins
Hutto police are asking for your help after a rash of vehicle break-ins in the city.
Austin Pets Alive! opens first thrift store in Williamson County
Austin Pets Alive! is opening the doors to yet another thrift store. This one, however, will be the first to reach Williamson County.
Data breach in WilCo may have exposed close to 4K residents' info
The Texas Attorney General's Office said 3,763 people may have had their personal information exposed in a Williamson County data breach.
Man credits new Round Rock clinic for saving his life
Gary Brackett credits a new heart valve clinic in Round Rock for saving his life.
Man faces 99 years in prison for murder charge involving fentanyl-laced pill
A Williamson County man is facing 99 years in prison for a murder charge. He’s accused of selling a pill laced with fentanyl to a man who later died.
Stolen gun found during traffic stop in Central Texas
A Manor man is under arrest in Fayette County, after a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop and found a stolen gun.
Williamson County moving scam nets North Texas man 8 years in prison
The man had refused for years to return the property of an elderly Cedar Park woman, even after a judge ordered him to last year.
Accused fentanyl dealer charged with murder in Leander
Williamson County has filed their first murder charge in a fentanyl-related death.
Water restrictions in Leander due to pipeline project
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced.
Austin metro area tops list of cities in study
The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area ranked first in this year's Best Performing Cities Index.
Amazon expanding last-mile distribution facility to Round Rock
Amazon has plans to expand further into Williamson County with a new facility, but the announcement is raising concerns for neighbors in the area.
Georgetown boy in NYC ICU after birthday trip turned into medical emergency
A Georgetown boy ended up in the ICU during his birthday trip to NYC. His family is now thanking the community for the support.
Glenn High School girls basketball team gets chance at playoffs
The girls high school basketball playoffs begin next week, and one of central Texas' newest programs has one of the best chances at making a run to state.
Leander water restrictions: No outside watering beginning Feb. 12
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced. This shut down will significantly reduce the city's overall water capacity.
Man caught on camera stealing propane tank in Taylor
According to Taylor police, from 2022-23, there has been a slight increase in property thefts.
Florence land owners contesting natural gas pipeline installation
A private company is constructing a natural gas pipeline through Williamson County. Landowners in Florence are now taking the company to court.
Man found dead face down in Williamson County field 37 years ago
In 1987, George Gaitan was found face down in a Williamson County field and 37 years later, investigators are still trying to figure out how he got there. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has more in this Missing in Texas.
Taylor ISD students can get two years of college for free through early college program
Taylor ISD high school students will be able to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate degree through a new program through Legacy Early College High School.
Silver Alert discontinued for Austin woman with Alzheimer's last seen in Williamson County
92-year-old Laura Wright was last seen driving in north Austin and Williamson County. Police ask anyone who has seen her to call 911 immediately.