Bastrop County hardware stores getting hit by fraudulent transactions: sheriff
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says it has received multiple reports from victims who live outside the county who said their debit and credit cards were being used fraudulently at local hardware stores.
Operation Front Porch to kick off Nov. 12 in Round Rock
Round Rock residents will be able to again use Operation Front Porch to thwart porch pirates this holiday season.
Wheatsville Co-Op customers can drink alcohol on-site after City Council approval
Customers at Wheatsville Co-op on South Lamar will now be able to drink alcohol on-site after the Austin City Council granted a distance waiver. Wheatsville Co-op is 180 feet from the fence line at Ann Richards School.
Suspect in deadly Northeast Austin shooting still at-large
Austin police are still looking for the person responsible for the deadly shooting in Northeast Austin on Thursday night.
Sexual assault, other incidents at San Marcos apartment complex; suspect arrested
San Marcos police have made an arrest in connection with the sexually motivated crimes on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at an apartment complex.
Federal judge strikes down Biden's 'Keeping Families Together' plan
A federal judge in Texas has ruled the Biden administration does not have the authority to implement a program that would aid undocumented spouses in gaining citizenship.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says school choice will be a priority for the Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that school choice would be a top priority in the Texas Senate this session.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors
This is the third Texas doctor to be sued by the Office of the Attorney General for allegedly violating a law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
Texas Democratic chair steps down: 'Voters sent a clear message to our party'
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced his resignation following the party's poor showing in the 2024 election.
Man arrested, charged for assaulting ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old
A Kyle man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after police say he sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend and physically assaulted both her and her 7-year-old son in July 2024.
Residents continue to fight back against potential roadway expansion in eastern WilCo
Williamson County has been working on a Long-Range Transportation Plan to map out a connection off I-35 to more eastern parts of the county. But residents in that area are pushing back.
Mary Pewitt: Someone involved in 1988 Oklahoma cold case murder could be in Georgetown
Investigators believe somebody involved with the 36-year-old cold case murder of Mary Pewitt in Oklahoma could be in Central Texas.
APD investigating after body found in Northeast Austin
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Northeast Austin.
Former licensed counselor gets 28 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children
According to court documents, he admitted to sexually assaulting a minor and to possessing child sexual abuse material of children between the ages of 0 and 17.
Veteran receives mortgage-free home in Kyle
A nonprofit is trying to make homeownership more attainable for veterans to thank them for their service.
Alabama capital murder suspect apprehended in Hutto: US Marshals
A capital murder suspect from Alabama was recently apprehended in Central Texas by U.S. Marshals.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Bastrop vs Liberty Hill
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Liberty Hill Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
2024 Presidential Election: How Central Texas counties voted compared to past elections
Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 campaign in Central Texas on his way to winning the state for the third consecutive presidential election.
Kyle man convicted of murdering infant sentenced to life without parole
A Hays County judge has sentenced Mark Anthony Briones, who was convicted of capital murder for the 2022 murder of Annalyne Fridley Benavides, to life without parole.
Manor police looking for truck possibly connected to shooting of teen
Manor police are looking for the occupants of a truck that might have information about Wednesday's shooting that injured a teenager.