Roads closed following large gas leak in Georgetown, avoid the area
Traffic is being diverted through subdivisions and shopping centers. Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible.
Man charged with arson after he set fire to historic Taylor home owned by civil rights advocate
A Taylor man was charged with arson after setting fire to the historic Taylor home belonging to civil rights advocate and physician Dr. James Lee Dickey.
WCRAS offering free adoptions to help free up shelter space
To help free up space, WCRAS is offering free adoptions for medium-to-large adult dogs and adult cats through Sunday, July 10.
Hutto names James Earp as new city manager
James Earp was chosen out of a candidate pool of nearly 50 people from several states and currently serves as assistant city manager for the city of Kyle.
ACC's Round Rock, South Austin campuses given all-clear after reports of bomb threat
ACC officials said police have given the Round Rock and South Austin campuses the all-clear following a bomb threat.
Teen killed, another injured in shootings outside Pflugerville
Detectives are looking for a newer model dark-colored four-door sedan missing a passenger side window in relation to these shootings.
One killed in deadly major crash at 183A Toll in Cedar Park
It appears the dump truck driver struck another semi-truck on the 183A toll before veering off the overpass and catching on fire, Cedar Park police said.
Fire near Florence fully contained, approximately 600 acres burned
According to the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, the fire spread to approximately 600 acres. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
America’s largest indoor waterpark is in Round Rock, Texas
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock has everything guests need and the attractions they want to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Missing McGregor teens found in Georgetown; man arrested
Asha Lynn Cross, 14, and Emilee Solomon, 14, both went missing on June 29. On Tuesday, the girls were found and a man was arrested.
Cedar Park police debut new online reporting system
Cedar Park police said the online reporting system is designed for several types of crimes including theft, fraud, and other property crimes.
Crowds take part in Round Rock Sertoma Independence Day Parade, Frontier Days
The annual Round Rock Sertoma Independence Day Parade included several inflatable displays, as well as a few large helium-filled balloons.
Celebrate 4th of July in Round Rock with parade, festival, carnival, music and fireworks
The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. Residents are advised to arrive early to find the best seat. Those who can't make it in person can watch a live stream of the parade on FOX 7 Austin.
Multiple agencies responding to structure fire near Florence
According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire has spread to 250 acres and is currently 5% contained.
List of where to see Fourth of July fireworks around the Austin area
Looking for a 4th of July celebration to attend, or a place to watch a fireworks display? FOX 7 Austin has a list of free events happening around the Austin area.
Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious death of Leander man
TCSO says that evidence so far reveals inconsistencies within the case and that pending further investigation and the final autopsy report, his death is being investigated as suspicious.
Georgetown in Stage 2 of Drought Plan, restricts watering to one day per week
Officials are restricting watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler effective June 28 due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity.
Round Rock Express, We Are Blood to hold blood drive at Dell Diamond
The drive will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14 inside the United Heritage Center and donations will be by appointment only.
Williamson County approves increase in law enforcement pay
The Commissioners Court recently approved a 5% increase in pay for all law enforcement officers and an additional 1-5% increase for all tenured staff.
Bodies recovered following trench collapse in Jarrell identified
The workers were more than 20 feet deep in a two-foot wide space.