Burnet County deputy caught on camera passing stopped school bus in Liberty Hill
A law enforcement officer was caught on camera passing a stopped school bus in Liberty Hill.
Texas purchases 1,100 acres of land for new state park
The rugged Texas Hill Country is already known for its stunning state parks and now the state is adding one more.
Austin weather: Scattered showers and storms in Central Texas
Keep an eye on the sky! The highest rain totals and marginal risk of severe storms will stay across our northern counties.
Texas purchases 1,100 acres of land for new state park
The new 1,100-acre property in Lampasas and Burnet Counties will be combined with 2,020 of recently-acquired land in Burnet County to create the new state park.
May bond elections: Just over $1.8 billion on the ballot
Just over $1.8 billion is on the May ballot this year for seven Central Texas school districts to pay for a wide range of projects.
Fight against proposed rock crusher site in Burnet heads to Texas Capitol
New bills could force a controversial rock-crushing quarry in Burnet County to look elsewhere for development.
Williamson, Burnet County shoot to become next hub for space industry
Williamson and Burnet County are partnering to launch a nonprofit geared toward developing and supporting businesses in the space industry.
Pushback against controversial Burnet rock crusher quarry continues
A controversial rock crusher quarry just passed a major hurdle to development, but Burnet residents say their fight isn’t over yet.
Son of Bucee's co-founder facing new felony charge
The son of a Bucee's co-founder is facing a new felony charge after investigators reportedly found child sexual assault material, or CSAM, on a device they seized from his Spicewood home in 2023.
Austin weather: Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, March 4
A Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for South Central Texas due to critical to extreme fire danger, says the National Weather Service.
Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition
All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.
4-year-old girl killed in RV trailer fire in Spicewood
A 4-year-old girl was killed in a trailer fire in Spicewood, officials said.
School closures: Districts close campuses on 1/21 due to snow and ice danger
Due to winter weather, many Central Texas school districts have decided to close campuses on Tuesday, January 21.
Hill Country residents prepare for possible wintry mix
Central Texans have been busy preparing for Thursday's cold weather and possible ice, especially in the Hill Country.
School delays: Central Texas districts prepare for winter weather
Due to potential icy roads across the Hill Country, some school districts will start on a delay starting Thursday, Jan. 9.
Burnet County bans some fireworks due to fire risk
Skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins are temporarily banned in Burnet County.
Light displays across Central Texas celebrate holiday season
The holiday festivities are in full swing across Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin checked out some lighting displays in downtown Austin, Marble Falls and Johnson City.
Today is Election Day, here is what you need to know
Today is Election Day. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
2024 Election: Central Texas school district elections
Many Central Texas school districts have items on the ballot this fall, including school board positions, tax rate propositions and even one bond proposal.
Friend of man accused of fabricating story about shooting at Burnet County church speaks out
A friend of the man accused of fabricating a story about armed suspects after firing shots near a Burnet County church is speaking out.