Toxic algae detected in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake
The Lower Colorado River Authority has detected toxic algae at levels that could pose a danger to dogs and people recreating in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake.
Wandering Oak Fire: Burnet County wildfire burns 22 acres
Texas A&M Forest Service says the Wandering Oak Fire burned 22 acres and is fully contained. No structures were lost.
$4 million winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Burnet
Check your lottery tickets! Someone who bought a ticket in Burnet just won $4 million, according to Texas Lottery officials.
Several Central Texas counties announce burn bans
If you are in a place without a burn ban and are approved to burn, always have a water source. Keep an eye on barbecue pits and grills, don't throw out cigarette butts, and make sure chains aren't dragging when you drive.
Lightning fire destroys home in Spicewood
A three-story home in West Travis County was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night.
1 injured in rollover crash in Spicewood: ATCEMS
The person was pinned in a car following a rollover crash on W SH 71 near Hart Hollow.
LCRA invites Central Texans to explore parks this summer
FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum got to explore some of what LCRA has to offer this summer in Marble Falls.
Central Texans have a couple of weeks left to protest their property's tax assessment
House Bill 2 would tighten up the cap on yearly assessments. Senate Bill 3 would raise the state’s homestead exemption — the amount of a home’s value that can’t be taxed by school districts.
Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas
The National Weather Service upgraded Central Texas to a Level 3, enhanced risk, of severe weather, which meant very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly even an isolated tornado on Friday, April 28.
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.
TxTag fees adding up for Burnet man who sold car months ago
A Burnet man has received nearly $900 in TxTag fees for a car he sold last summer.
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.
Warrant issued for Burnet County judge indicted on multiple charges
Judge James Oakley was indicted Tuesday on four charges and there is currently a warrant for his arrest.
Burnet Co. waives fees for late property tax payments due to ice storm
The ice storm that hit Central Texas early February happened right on the property tax deadline, causing some residents in Burnet County to incur late fees when outgoing mail was brought to a standstill.
Central Texas school districts cancel afterschool activities due to severe weather
In anticipation of the severe weather Thursday, some Central Texas school districts are canceling or ending afterschool activities early.
Central Texas weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds head out of CTX, cold front comes in
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.
See the rare 'Devil's Cigar' hissing mushroom spotted at Texas state park
The Texas Star is highly selective about where it grows, mainly attaching to decaying cedar elm stumps in the central and northern parts of Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife said.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
H-E-B stores modify hours due to wintry weather
Several Central Texas H-E-B stores are modifying their hours due to wintry weather across Texas.
Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.