FOX 7 Focus: Growing concerns in LGBTQ+ community
In this FOX 7 Focus, Ricardo Martinez with Equality Texas sits down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss growing concerns within the LGBTQ community and recent anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Dozens of veterans speak on new laws in WilCo impacting them
The goal of the meeting was to talk about new laws impacting veterans, changes to the local department, and maybe, most importantly, for some of the attendees, getting answers.
Thousands celebrate at annual Round Rock Fourth of July Parade
Thousands gathered in downtown Round Rock on Tuesday morning to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Firework violations could cost residents thousands of dollars
Fireworks violations could cost residents thousands of dollars in fines.
San Antonio police officer arrested for criminal mischief & trespassing
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office notified the San Antonio Police Department that the off-duty officer was arrested.
Car fire video posted by Georgetown firefighters receives viral response
Georgetown firefighters received some viral responses after posting a video of a car fire.
Fourth of July celebrations in the Austin area
Celebrate Independence Day with some of our favorite celebrations and firework shows across Austin and central Texas!
Northbound I-35 mainlanes to close July 6 for Williams Drive beam set
Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday July 6, mainlanes will close to traffic between SH 29 and Northwest Boulevard in Georgetown.
Loved ones, community members honor woman killed at Cedar Park gas station
Loved ones and community members are remembering 24-year-old Akira Ross, who police say was shot and killed at a gas station in Cedar Park.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office joins federal law enforcement in fentanyl task force
Local officials are ramping up efforts to address the recent rise in fentanyl overdoses. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is joining with other law enforcement to form the Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team.
Mosquito trap near Blue Hole Park tests positive for West Nile virus
This is the fourth positive trap reported in five weeks of the 2023 season in Williamson County. Trap samples in Georgetown and Jarrell also tested positive.
Round Rock pastor pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charge
Two hard drives found during a search of his home and vehicle contained more than 100,000 images and more than 5,000 videos of child sexual abuse material.
Round Rock ISD partners with Austin Community College, Texas State
Round Rock ISD students will have the opportunity to get college credit while still being in high school thanks to a partnership with Austin Community College and Texas State University.
Cedar Park, other cities encourage online buyers to use police stations for safe transactions
The SafeTrade program launched in 2015 in response to transactions initiated on classified sites that have gone awry.
Fire destroys home in Round Rock
When firefighters arrived, flames could be seen coming through the roof of the home on Fieldstone Place.
Jarrell to coordinate spraying amid repeat positive test of West Nile virus in mosquito trap
A sample of mosquitoes collected in the Sonterra Community of Jarrell has again tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the second time this trap location has tested positive for West Nile Virus in the past 10 days.
Temple High School pitmasters win second at National High School BBQ Championship
The Temple High School barbecue pitmasters are reserve champions, which is second overall, and it was quite an accomplishment for a team that's only a year old.
Texas State, Round Rock ISD, ACC partner to address Texas teacher shortage
The partnership is designed to prepare, develop, hire and retain high-quality PK-12 teachers through a dual credit program between the three educational institutions.
Round Rock man dies while camping in Bell County
The man was found after his wife called the Bell County Sheriff's Department and reported she hadn't heard from him in over 24 hours.
TEA ends monitoring of Round Rock ISD board of trustees
The monitoring began in September 2021 following allegations of misconduct against Round Rock ISD board members.