Elgin police searching for suspect who shot 2 people
Police say it is important for people to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during the investigation.
Police say it is important for people to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during the investigation.
Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
Car commercial shoot takes over downtown Elgin
Elgin’s Main Street was transformed into a set for a car commercial June 14, drawing the attention of residents and local business owners.
Elgin’s Main Street was transformed into a set for a car commercial June 14, drawing the attention of residents and local business owners.
Juneteenth 2023: How to celebrate in and around Austin
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!
What happened to Houston man remains mystery 8 years later
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen talks with the mother of missing Houston man Johnathan Lee Hamilton, who was last seen in 2015 in Bastrop.
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen talks with the mother of missing Houston man Johnathan Lee Hamilton, who was last seen in 2015 in Bastrop.
Hit-and-run suspect found in Mexico after nearly 7 years on the run
The suspect and his mother will be extradited to face charges related to the 2016 hit-and-run that killed 19-year-old Devon Sanders in Manor.
The suspect and his mother will be extradited to face charges related to the 2016 hit-and-run that killed 19-year-old Devon Sanders in Manor.
Elgin ISD families hear from district leaders on improving school safety
Recent threats to Elgin High School prompted Elgin ISD leaders to open discussion to families on how safety can be improved in district schools.
Recent threats to Elgin High School prompted Elgin ISD leaders to open discussion to families on how safety can be improved in district schools.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Assault, shooting threat at Elgin High School draws police response
Elgin police are investigating both incidents. The April 25 incident is being investigated as a Terroristic Threat.
Elgin police are investigating both incidents. The April 25 incident is being investigated as a Terroristic Threat.
Central Texas weather: Storm system moving through eastern counties
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
VIDEO: Texas DPS trooper saves man's life just seconds before high-speed crash
The man said if the trooper didn't tell him to get out of the way, the car involved in the chase would have crashed into him.
The man said if the trooper didn't tell him to get out of the way, the car involved in the chase would have crashed into him.
Texas cheerleader shooter jailed on $500,000 bond in Bastrop County
The Cheer Team said one of their teammates accidentally got into the wrong car and saw Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., 25, sitting in the passenger seat, and after apologizing and trying to leave, he pulled out a gun and started shooting.
The Cheer Team said one of their teammates accidentally got into the wrong car and saw Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., 25, sitting in the passenger seat, and after apologizing and trying to leave, he pulled out a gun and started shooting.
U.S. Supreme Court lets Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed pursue DNA testing in bid to prove innocence
Reed has long said he was wrongfully convicted for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. His lawyers will now be able to renew their legal fight for testing of crucial crime scene evidence.
Reed has long said he was wrongfully convicted for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. His lawyers will now be able to renew their legal fight for testing of crucial crime scene evidence.
Texas All-Star Cheerleader recovering after being shot before her last world championship
Those close to the cheerleader said it was supposed to be a big weekend for her, but instead she won’t be able to participate because of a senseless act of violence.
Those close to the cheerleader said it was supposed to be a big weekend for her, but instead she won’t be able to participate because of a senseless act of violence.
Woodlands Cheerleader hospitalized after shooting outside H-E-B parking lot in Elgin
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but initial details are an altercation occurred in the H-E-B parking lot and several shots were fired into a vehicle.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but initial details are an altercation occurred in the H-E-B parking lot and several shots were fired into a vehicle.
Central Texas weather: Severe storms subsides, clouds overnight
Central Texas, including Austin and the northern half of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area, is in a slight risk for severe weather, specifically for large hail. FOX 7 Austin's weather team has your forecast to help you stay weather aware.
Central Texas, including Austin and the northern half of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area, is in a slight risk for severe weather, specifically for large hail. FOX 7 Austin's weather team has your forecast to help you stay weather aware.
Man who shot, killed 2 people in Elgin arrested, police say
Police said Terrance Wayne Lewis, 35, was arrested for shooting and killing two people in Elgin on March 27.
Police said Terrance Wayne Lewis, 35, was arrested for shooting and killing two people in Elgin on March 27.
Elgin man waits for his fourth kidney transplant; friends hold fundraiser for him
Matthew Novelli was born with just one kidney, and now at 43, he's waiting for his fourth transplant. But this time, his friends are helping him out with a fundraiser in Jonestown.
Matthew Novelli was born with just one kidney, and now at 43, he's waiting for his fourth transplant. But this time, his friends are helping him out with a fundraiser in Jonestown.
Austin-area animal rescue center raises $15K to buy new x-ray machine
Austin Wildlife Rescue is being rescued after a call for help on social media. The $15,000 needed to buy a new x-ray machine was raised in a matter of days.
Austin Wildlife Rescue is being rescued after a call for help on social media. The $15,000 needed to buy a new x-ray machine was raised in a matter of days.