September 11: American flags planted at Round Rock park honor 9/11 victims
A sea of red, white and blue paints Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The thousands of American flags, planted at Yonder's Point by the Texas Fallen Project, each represent one life lost because of the September 11 terror attacks.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Liberty Hill vs Georgetown
Almost 60% of voters picked Liberty Hill to win again this week, and the Panthers delivered with 45-42 versus the Georgetown Eagles Friday night.
Leander pool holds dog pool party to celebrate end of summer
Bledsoe Pool in Leander invited area pups to end the summer with a big splash before the pool would be emptied.
Taylor Samsung chip plant hires at Williamson County job fair
The new Samsung chip plant in Taylor won't open until the end of 2024, but the company is already looking to hire central Texans to work at the facility.
Round Rock man in prolonged hospital stay receives outpouring of support from community
Terry Johnson has spent 17 months in the hospital following a complicated surgery. He became desperate for visitors, so his mom shared her son's story on Facebook. An outflowing of support came.
Family of missing Temple woman looking for answers three months after her disappearance
Haleigh Murphy was last seen on June 16 at Eddie's Tavern in Round Rock. Three months later, her family is still looking for answers.
Williamson County celebrates its first ever SICU
A new Surgical Intensive Care Unit in Williamson County opened on Sept. 6.
PEC customers can expect increase in their bills starting October
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) customers can expect an increase in their bills starting next month. It follows an expensive summer for Central Texans, with residents paying higher electricity rates as demand hit new records.
3 men steal cash, jewelry inside Cedar Park mall; fire shots while leaving: APD
Austin police said the suspects aggressively entered the store, threatened the employees with handguns, and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry.
More county EMS services available in Round Rock due to growth
The county says these changes and additions are part of a strategic plan to maintain excellent EMS coverage in partnership with the city of Round Rock.
Texas man pleads guilty to threat against Georgia election officials
Chad Christopher Stark of Leander faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison for posting the threatening message on Craigslist in 2021, says the US Attorney's Office.
Child dies from accidental drowning in Hutto
A child is dead after an accidental drowning in Hutto, police said.
Hutto hosts first annual CROWN Act Festival to celebrate hair discrimination ban
The CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race, went into effect on Friday. Businesses in Hutto celebrated the new law with the first CROWN Act Festival.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Vandegrift vs Cedar Park
Over half the viewers who voted were right on the money with the Vandegrift Vipers, who dominated over the Cedar Park Timberwolves to stay undefeated for the 2023-24 Central Texas high school football season.
Hurricane Idalia: Round Rock, Travis County fire crews help in relief efforts
Fire departments across Central Texas are sending crews to help with recovery efforts from natural disasters, including Hurricane Idalia.
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown
A Health District contractor is planning to conduct truck-mounted spraying on the evenings of Sept. 3-4, weather permitting, in the area of the Yellow Rose Trail in Sun City.
Rock Quarry Fire: Crews work to control 21-acre grass fire near Jarrell
Williamson County crews are working to put out a grass fire just south of Jarrell.
Austin man involved in deadly hit-and-run crash in Leander arrested
Gonzalez was wanted for leaving the scene of a crash in Leander on Aug. 26 that killed two people and injured three others.
Taylor man found guilty of sexually abusing children sentenced to life in prison
A Williamson County jury found Juan J. Banda guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Texas dove hunting season returns Sept. 1; hunters asked to be prepared
Before stepping out the door, Texas game wardens said any responsible dove hunter would check their paperwork.