WilCo opens new county park in Liberty Hill
Williamson County opened River Ranch County Park to the public on Saturday. The park, first voted on in 2006 and having its groundbreaking in 2018, boasts 20 miles of trails.
Williamson County opened River Ranch County Park to the public on Saturday. The park, first voted on in 2006 and having its groundbreaking in 2018, boasts 20 miles of trails.
Rep. Sherman fighting for A/C in TX prisons
In this week's edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with State Rep. Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed in prisons lacking air conditioning during this summer's record heat.
In this week's edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with State Rep. Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed in prisons lacking air conditioning during this summer's record heat.
Driverless cars drawing safety concerns
Multiple Cruise ride share vehicles stalled in the middle of an intersection downtown Friday night, drawing concerns about the driverless ride share car's level of safety.
Multiple Cruise ride share vehicles stalled in the middle of an intersection downtown Friday night, drawing concerns about the driverless ride share car's level of safety.
Murder suspect in custody after SWAT callout
Austin police say the suspect had a warrant for first-degree murder, and that person was found at the 1400 block of Braes Ridge Drive in East Austin.
Austin police say the suspect had a warrant for first-degree murder, and that person was found at the 1400 block of Braes Ridge Drive in East Austin.
Recruitment challenges for volunteer fire
Volunteer fire departments across the state say they are struggling with recruitment.
Volunteer fire departments across the state say they are struggling with recruitment.
Austin's 'We All Belong' initiative
Austin's assistant city manager Veronica Brise�o says the 'We All Belong' initiative is more than just a slogan. the city is committed to ensuring Austin remains a place where diversity is celebrated, and hate is not tolerated.
Austin's assistant city manager Veronica Brise�o says the 'We All Belong' initiative is more than just a slogan. the city is committed to ensuring Austin remains a place where diversity is celebrated, and hate is not tolerated.
Georgetown water restrictions continue
According to the Georgetown city manager, parts of the city are under a stage 2 water restriction, and another part is under stage 3.
According to the Georgetown city manager, parts of the city are under a stage 2 water restriction, and another part is under stage 3.
Central Texas farmers fighting extreme heat
Keeping crops alive is no easy task when temperatures stay above 100 degrees with little rain. Some central Texas farmers insist: where there's a will, there's a way.
Keeping crops alive is no easy task when temperatures stay above 100 degrees with little rain. Some central Texas farmers insist: where there's a will, there's a way.
A busy week for Austin City Council
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joins FOX 7 Austin in studio to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joins FOX 7 Austin in studio to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Kyle Public Safety Center officially opens
The new 64,000-square-foot, two-story center was approved by Kyle residents in November 2020 through Proposition A.
The new 64,000-square-foot, two-story center was approved by Kyle residents in November 2020 through Proposition A.
High school BBQ team serves up winning meals
Members of the Navarro High School FFA Competition Barbecue Team served up some winning meals at Austin ISD headquarters. The team competed at the National High School Barbecuing Championship last month in Hutto.
Members of the Navarro High School FFA Competition Barbecue Team served up some winning meals at Austin ISD headquarters. The team competed at the National High School Barbecuing Championship last month in Hutto.
Floating border barrier in Rio Grande River
The Department of Justice is threatening to sue Texas over the barrier and Governor Greg Abbott has responded on social media.
The Department of Justice is threatening to sue Texas over the barrier and Governor Greg Abbott has responded on social media.
Rainey Street District improvements
The city said they plan to use about a million dollars to provide long-term safety improvements to the Rainey Street District, including a new camera at the trailhead, more lighting, and sidewalks along East Avenue.
The city said they plan to use about a million dollars to provide long-term safety improvements to the Rainey Street District, including a new camera at the trailhead, more lighting, and sidewalks along East Avenue.
One dead after being shot by Austin police
Police responded to a 911 call early Thursday morning at an apartment complex on Menchaca Road in south Austin. A woman said she was being chased by a man with a knife.
Police responded to a 911 call early Thursday morning at an apartment complex on Menchaca Road in south Austin. A woman said she was being chased by a man with a knife.
The case for A/C reform in Texas prisons
FOX?s Rudy Koski, Steven Dial and Greg Groogan discuss their recent interview with State Rep. Carl Sherman and how the state is responding to calls for better air conditioning in Texas prisons during extreme heat.
FOX?s Rudy Koski, Steven Dial and Greg Groogan discuss their recent interview with State Rep. Carl Sherman and how the state is responding to calls for better air conditioning in Texas prisons during extreme heat.
Man dies from accidental drowning
On April 1, a man was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, Austin police said. It was later determined he died from an accidental drowning.
On April 1, a man was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, Austin police said. It was later determined he died from an accidental drowning.
Officer-involved shooting news conference
The Austin Police Department provides an update to a deadly officer-involved shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department provides an update to a deadly officer-involved shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex in South Austin.
Central Texas deals with water restrictions
More Central Texas communities are dealing with watering restrictions and boil water notices due to high demand and low supply.
More Central Texas communities are dealing with watering restrictions and boil water notices due to high demand and low supply.
BookPeople sues state to stop new law
The new law would require book sellers to rate books based on content the state considers 'sexually explicit.'
The new law would require book sellers to rate books based on content the state considers 'sexually explicit.'
Cobb Creek Fire 95 percent contained
Crews have contained the Cobb Creek Fire in Williamson County to 95 percent. The fire has so far burned through 300 acres of land.
Crews have contained the Cobb Creek Fire in Williamson County to 95 percent. The fire has so far burned through 300 acres of land.