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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.’

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.

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.

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.

Body found following accidental drowning in San Marcos River

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office says deputies were notified of a possible drowning in the San Marcos River near Martindale.

Lockhart City Council elects new police chief

On April 10, Gary Williamson was sworn in as the Lockhart Police Chief. He said since then, he’s been busy.

New Lockhart, Texas BBQ restaurant is all-female owned

Barbs B Q will be opening in the Barbecue Capital of Texas just in time for Memorial Day weekend.