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.

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.

Central Texas weather: Storm system moving through eastern counties

A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.

VIDEO: Large oil tank catches fire in Caldwell County

Firefighters arrived just before 3 a.m. on April 16 to find one tank fully engulfed on FM 671 near Luling.

Train hits 18-wheeler in Luling

Police say the driver of the 18-wheeler was able to escape before the crash and no injuries were reported.