Austin weather: Tornado touches down in Caldwell County
A tornado was confirmed in Caldwell County, and damage appears to be concentrated in a small area, including a former schoolhouse.
A tornado was confirmed in Caldwell County, and damage appears to be concentrated in a small area, including a former schoolhouse.
Twin Pops manufacturer breaks ground on new Lockhart facility
The $46 million investment is expected to generate more than 100 jobs, increase production capacity and generate economic benefit for the region, says the Ziegenfelder Company.
The $46 million investment is expected to generate more than 100 jobs, increase production capacity and generate economic benefit for the region, says the Ziegenfelder Company.
3 suspects sought in several aggravated robberies: APD
One suspect has already been arrested and charged and the Austin Police Department is searching for three more.
One suspect has already been arrested and charged and the Austin Police Department is searching for three more.
Missing Kyle girl found safe: HCSO
Melanie Perez was reported found on Sunday, Aug. 27.
Melanie Perez was reported found on Sunday, Aug. 27.
Barth Fire: Drone almost collides with helicopter delivering water
The Texas A&M Forest Service is reminding Texans that drones are a serious safety hazard for firefighting resources in the air and on the ground.
The Texas A&M Forest Service is reminding Texans that drones are a serious safety hazard for firefighting resources in the air and on the ground.
Lockhart ISD raises teacher pay through voter approval ratification, decreasing school tax rate
In Lockhart, a board of trustees voted for raises for teacher through a voter approval ratification election in November, a move they say will bring in $3 million all while decreasing the school tax rate. Lockhart ISD superintendent Mark Estrada joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
In Lockhart, a board of trustees voted for raises for teacher through a voter approval ratification election in November, a move they say will bring in $3 million all while decreasing the school tax rate. Lockhart ISD superintendent Mark Estrada joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Barth fire: 150-acre Lockhart grass fire 100 percent contained
Crews have fully contained a 150-acre grass fire in Lockhart near SH 130. The fire started Friday, with smoke being seen from US 183 nearby.
Crews have fully contained a 150-acre grass fire in Lockhart near SH 130. The fire started Friday, with smoke being seen from US 183 nearby.
City of Lockhart encouraging water conservation ahead of Stage 2 restrictions
The city is asking the community to conserve water by strictly following the odd/even outdoor watering schedule, fixing leaks and practicing other water conservation methods.
The city is asking the community to conserve water by strictly following the odd/even outdoor watering schedule, fixing leaks and practicing other water conservation methods.
Lockhart ISD calls for VATRE in November to offset state funding gaps
Lockhart ISD says it and nearly 150 other school districts – mainly in rural areas – are facing unprecedented levels of underfunding from the State of Texas this year.
Lockhart ISD says it and nearly 150 other school districts – mainly in rural areas – are facing unprecedented levels of underfunding from the State of Texas this year.
Boggy Creek Fire: Crews work to contain almost 230-acre grass fire in Caldwell County
Officials say an 18-wheeler caught fire, causing a large grass fire on State Highway 130 on August 11.
Officials say an 18-wheeler caught fire, causing a large grass fire on State Highway 130 on August 11.
Caldwell County sued by group claiming lack of public court access
This month, the Texas Fair Defense Project filed a lawsuit against Caldwell County, saying their clients were denied access to magistrate court proceedings. Texas Fair Defense Project managing attorney Camilla Hsu joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
This month, the Texas Fair Defense Project filed a lawsuit against Caldwell County, saying their clients were denied access to magistrate court proceedings. Texas Fair Defense Project managing attorney Camilla Hsu joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Caldwell County seeks suspect in credit card abuse case
Investigators say a man made a large purchase with a stolen credit card at a Home Depot in Kyle.
Investigators say a man made a large purchase with a stolen credit card at a Home Depot in Kyle.
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
Caldwell County seeks help identifying suspects in armed robbery
Investigators say two of the suspects robbed a cashier at gunpoint.
Investigators say two of the suspects robbed a cashier at gunpoint.
Active shooter response training to be conducted at Lockhart High School
A heads up for folks in Caldwell County. If you see a heavy police presence at Lockhart High School, there's no need to worry.
A heads up for folks in Caldwell County. If you see a heavy police presence at Lockhart High School, there's no need to worry.
Lockhart Animal Shelter runs out of space
Lockhart police say the City's animal shelter is ‘Code Red’ which means it's ‘out of space.’
Lockhart police say the City's animal shelter is ‘Code Red’ which means it's ‘out of space.’
Caldwell County seeks suspect in 'rash of burglaries'
Investigators say the suspect was wearing an ankle monitor when he broke into the property in Lockhart.
Investigators say the suspect was wearing an ankle monitor when he broke into the property in Lockhart.
Lockhart celebrates second annual Pride Festival
Many came to Lockhart on Saturday for the cities second annual Pride Festival, capping off a week of Pride activities and events.
Many came to Lockhart on Saturday for the cities second annual Pride Festival, capping off a week of Pride activities and events.
Search for answers and for Jason Landry continues
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen looks at the latest in the disappearance of Texas State student Jason Landry, who vanished on his way home from college in Dec. 2020.
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen looks at the latest in the disappearance of Texas State student Jason Landry, who vanished on his way home from college in Dec. 2020.
City of Luling to receive $1M grant to support aerospace manufacturing growth
The grant is expected to create and retain nearly 400 jobs and generate $25.5 million in private investment.
The grant is expected to create and retain nearly 400 jobs and generate $25.5 million in private investment.