Marble Falls ISD closes Highland Lakes Elementary due to COVID-19
Marble Falls ISD superintendent Dr. Chris Allen says the closure is due to the number of active cases affecting staff at Highland Lakes Elementary.
Marble Falls ISD superintendent Dr. Chris Allen says the closure is due to the number of active cases affecting staff at Highland Lakes Elementary.
Travis County exceeds state COVID-19 vaccination average
According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.
According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.
Central Texas communities to decide on school proposals in election
Four districts are asking voters to borrow tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars to build new schools or expand existing ones
Four districts are asking voters to borrow tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars to build new schools or expand existing ones
Bertram nonprofit aims to save elderly dogs who can’t get adopted
Living Grace Canine Ranch in Bertram is a new nonprofit whose mission is to give senior dogs who can’t seem to get adopted at shelters happiness.
Living Grace Canine Ranch in Bertram is a new nonprofit whose mission is to give senior dogs who can’t seem to get adopted at shelters happiness.
Boise police captain named new police chief of City of Burnet
The City of Burnet says Brian Lee of the Boise Police Department will be the city's next Chief of Police.
The City of Burnet says Brian Lee of the Boise Police Department will be the city's next Chief of Police.
Strong microburst winds peaking at 75 mph caused damage in Bertram
A National Weather Service report says that there was "no direct evidence" of a tornado touching down in Bertram.
A National Weather Service report says that there was "no direct evidence" of a tornado touching down in Bertram.
Severe weather causes significant damage to buildings in Bertram
The cleanup is just getting started after several buildings right in the heart of the town were damaged by severe weather late Monday night.
The cleanup is just getting started after several buildings right in the heart of the town were damaged by severe weather late Monday night.
Automatic replacement SNAP benefits approved for 66 Texas disaster counties
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
Central Texas: Where to shelter, eat and drink
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
PHOTOS: Winter weather in Central Texas
FOX 7 Austin viewers from all across the area shared pictures of the snow that fell over the weekend.
FOX 7 Austin viewers from all across the area shared pictures of the snow that fell over the weekend.
Man charged with capital murder for Burnet County woman's death
Burnet police arrested a man for the death of a Burnet County woman in January who had been reported missing by her son.
Burnet police arrested a man for the death of a Burnet County woman in January who had been reported missing by her son.
Burnet couple's cat travels 228 miles home from Dallas-area ranch
Somehow in a week’s time, Gray C. ended up 228 miles away from where she was dropped off, back at her home in Burnet.
Somehow in a week’s time, Gray C. ended up 228 miles away from where she was dropped off, back at her home in Burnet.
Owner of Spicewood home sees fire on security camera, calls 911
Neighbors reportedly saw the fire and contacted the owners who confirmed via their security cameras.
Neighbors reportedly saw the fire and contacted the owners who confirmed via their security cameras.
Principal at Central Texas middle school suddenly dies of COVID-19
In an email sent to parents, Burnet CISD Superintendent Keith McBurnett stated that Principal LeJeune 'was present at Burnet Middle School on Friday.'
In an email sent to parents, Burnet CISD Superintendent Keith McBurnett stated that Principal LeJeune 'was present at Burnet Middle School on Friday.'
LCRA, wholesale electric customers award nearly $530K in grants
LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving museums and libraries to helping community centers build handicapped-accessible restrooms.
LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving museums and libraries to helping community centers build handicapped-accessible restrooms.
2 Austin-area counties opt in to reopen bars
Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.
Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.
Boys and Girls Club needs your help after canceling fundraiser
The Boys and Girls Club of Highland Lakes helps more than a thousand kids in Llano and Burnet County.
The Boys and Girls Club of Highland Lakes helps more than a thousand kids in Llano and Burnet County.
Storms trigger some flooding in the Hill Country
As water pooled up on the roadways, wrecks also started to pile up.
As water pooled up on the roadways, wrecks also started to pile up.
Sean Mannix turns down Burnet Police Chief position
The former Cedar Park Police Chief had been set to be sworn in today.
The former Cedar Park Police Chief had been set to be sworn in today.