EF-2 tornadoes hit Round Rock, Elgin, preliminary NWS report shows
The National Weather Service says its preliminary reports shows Round Rock, Granger, and Elgin were all hit by EF-2 tornadoes.
Tornado hits Elgin: Power outages, major damage reported
Bastrop County officials say 65 homes were damaged or destroyed by a tornado that tore through Elgin. Many trees and power lines are down as well.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Several Central Texas HEB stores closing early Feb. 3 due to wintry weather
Several H-E-B stores in the Central Texas area are set to close early on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to wintry weather conditions.
Fugitive arrested after barricading himself inside Elgin home
29-year-old Jaime Tamez Jr was sought on multiple warrants from the Elgin Police Department (EPD) from September.
Texas man in need of kidney transplant again searching for donor
Matthew Novelli is one of nearly 10,000 people in Texas who are waiting for an organ transplant. Those in need of transplants, especially kidneys, can see such long wait times many do take to measures like this.
Crowds return to Elgin Christmas Tree Farm despite pandemic
For many - the holiday season is focused around family and deep-rooted traditions and for some, that includes the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm.
Elgin WWII veteran is dancing his way through life
As a World War II veteran, Dud Morris has seen a lot in his close-to-a-century of life. He joined the Navy just before he turned 18.
TCSO: Suspect detained after fatal shooting in Elgin
TCSO says it received a 911 call about a disturbance in the 23200 block of Alicia Drive around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
Family, friends surprise Elgin WWII vet with drive-by convoy
All the people that drove by are avid goers at the Cotton Country Club Dance Hall in Granger which is Dud’s favorite place to dance every Sunday.
Elgin man dies in motorcycle crash in Taylor
Taylor police say they are investigating the crash that occurred the evening of May 3 in the 5000 block of West 2nd Street.
Triple homicide suspect at center of child sexual abuse investigation
In November 2020, Stephen Broderick was indicted on 12 counts of physical and sexual abuse. The document states the abuse began in March 2020.
Elgin ISD identifies current, former students as NW Austin shooting victims
Elgin Independent School District says a former Elgin ISD student and a current Elgin High School senior were two of the victims in the April 18 deadly shooting in Northwest Austin.
Damage assessments begin after Thursday hail storm
So far this week State Farm says it has received about 3,000 storm damage claims. Most are from Central Texas counties.
35 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges filed in Austin
The US Attorney's office says federal authorities arrested 21 individuals on April 8 and the other 14 were already in custody.
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm a holiday tradition for some
For many - the holiday season is focused around family and deep-rooted traditions and for some, that includes the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm.
Bastrop County opens second community COVID-19 testing site in Elgin
Results are generally known within 48-72 hours.
ATCEMS: Body found in field in East Travis County
Travis County Sherriff's Office deputies are assisting Round Rock police with the investigation.
Elgin, Smithville to hold mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing Tuesday
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.