TEA accountability ratings: 31 Central Texas school districts saw improved scores
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
Police seek owner of abandoned vehicle found on private property in Mustang Ridge
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
Bastrop man electrocuted in Elgin: police
A man was electrocuted in Elgin. Police said it is believed he was trying to steal copper wire.
A man was electrocuted in Elgin. Police said it is believed he was trying to steal copper wire.
Smithville man arrested in multi-county narcotics bust: sheriff
A Smithville man is behind bars in Lee County after a multi-agency, multi-county investigation into a narcotics distribution network in Central Texas.
A Smithville man is behind bars in Lee County after a multi-agency, multi-county investigation into a narcotics distribution network in Central Texas.
Texas school bus crash: Mother of child injured speaks out
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.
Texas school bus crash: Cement truck driver reaches plea deal
A cement truck driver involved in a deadly crash with a Hays CISD school bus in March 2024 has reached a plea agreement.
A cement truck driver involved in a deadly crash with a Hays CISD school bus in March 2024 has reached a plea agreement.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
'No Kings' protests in Austin Saturday
Demonstrators in Austin and around the country protested against the Trump administration.
Demonstrators in Austin and around the country protested against the Trump administration.
'Domestic dispute' turns into barricaded subject in Bastrop: police
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he barricaded himself in a garage following a domestic dispute, according to Bastrop police.
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he barricaded himself in a garage following a domestic dispute, according to Bastrop police.
'No Kings' protests planned in Austin; When, where, what you need to know
Several "No Kings" protests are planned in the Austin area and around the country on Saturday, June 14.
Several "No Kings" protests are planned in the Austin area and around the country on Saturday, June 14.
Central Texas runoff elections: Where to vote, what is on the ballot
Runoff elections for several local positions will be held across the state this Saturday.
Runoff elections for several local positions will be held across the state this Saturday.
Severe weather in Central Texas: Photos, videos from viewers
Viewers from across Central Texas have sent in videos and photos of their view of Wednesday's storms.
Viewers from across Central Texas have sent in videos and photos of their view of Wednesday's storms.
Austin weather: Second line of storms moving through
A second line of storms has prompted new Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.
A second line of storms has prompted new Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.
Tesla traveling wrong way on highway leads to Bastrop Co. crash that killed 3: DPS
Three people are dead after a wrong-way crash on a Bastrop County highway, Texas DPS says.
Three people are dead after a wrong-way crash on a Bastrop County highway, Texas DPS says.
VIDEO: Man pulls out shotgun on driver during road rage incident in Cedar Creek
The Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man pulled out a shotgun during a road rage incident. It was all caught on camera.
The Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man pulled out a shotgun during a road rage incident. It was all caught on camera.
Central Texas mayoral races: 5 incumbents re-elected, 1 race headed to runoff
Five incumbents have won re-election in the May elections, and one race is headed to a runoff.
Five incumbents have won re-election in the May elections, and one race is headed to a runoff.
Bastrop mayoral race heading to runoff
The race to replace former Bastrop mayor Lyle Nelson is headed to a runoff in June.
The race to replace former Bastrop mayor Lyle Nelson is headed to a runoff in June.
Live Election Results: Central Texas mayoral races
Several mayoral races were held across Central Texas. Watch the results come in live.
Several mayoral races were held across Central Texas. Watch the results come in live.
Suspects in stolen vehicle arrested, Mustang Ridge police say
Mustang Ridge police arrested two suspects they say were in a vehicle stolen from Austin last month.
Mustang Ridge police arrested two suspects they say were in a vehicle stolen from Austin last month.
Bastrop mayoral candidates hope to heal relationship between city council and the public
Three candidates are vying for the Bastrop mayor seat in the May elections. Election day is May 3.
Three candidates are vying for the Bastrop mayor seat in the May elections. Election day is May 3.