Thousands in the Hill Country still without power after winter storm
Residents in the Texas Hill Country are still without power following last week's winter storm, which knocked out thousands of power lines.
ICT ‘projecting hundreds of thousands of claims’ after winter weather
The Insurance Council of Texas is “projecting hundreds of thousands of claims,” after winter weather resulted in broken pipes, water damage, and car crashes.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination sites adjusting due to winter weather
COVID-19 vaccination sites in Central Texas are adjusting their services due to the winter weather.
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.
Enchanted Rock State Park shares video of 'pretty' ice in trees
TPWD rangers at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Fredericksburg shared a video of a 'winter wonderland.'
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.
Still no answers for families of Fredericksburg teens found dead
On the morning of Nov. 22, the girls' bodies were found inside a unit at Ten19 Apartments in Fredericksburg. Police say the deaths are suspicious.
FOX 7 Discussion: Representative to file bill to allow Texas to secede
State Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, joins Mike Warren to talk about his plans to file a bill allowing for a referendum on secession.
Representative to file bill to allow Texas to secede from United States
A state representative from the Hill Country in Central Texas wants to give Texans the option to opt-out of the United States.
Families search for answers following deaths of Fredericksburg girls
On the morning of Nov. 22, the girls' bodies were found inside a unit at Ten19 Apartments off Friendship Lane in Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg Police say the fire was reported at 5:10 a.m.
COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas
School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
Hill Country wineries eager to get back to business
When COVID-19 shutdown orders hit Texas, winery owners started to worry about the work they poured their heart into would go down the drain.
Fredericksburg man struck by lightning travels the country to talk about lightning safety
Knudsen says being struck by lightning 15 years ago has turned his whole life around.
Gillespie County Sheriff's Office to not enforce Abbott's order requiring masks
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Gillespie County has 45 positive cases with 26 recoveries and 19 active cases as of Monday afternoon.
TABC suspends seven bars, two in Central Texas, for not complying with Abbott's order to close bars
TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close.
Enhanced risk for severe weather for Central Texas
Please stay weather aware this evening and tonight and keep checking the latest forecast. We’ll update as necessary.
Gillespie County getting ready to move to phase two of reopening soon
Because Fredericksburg is located in Gillespie County, which has fewer than five confirmed cases of COVID-19, the governor's order will allow restaurants and retail shops there to operate at 50 percent occupancy.
Teachers, staff at Harper Elementary School make video for students
“My own 3rd grader’s reaction was one of pure joy!” says Brooks “He’s asked to watch it over and over.”
Gillespie County reports first presumptive positive case of COVID-19
The city of Fredericksburg says the person was tested on Thursday, March 26 and received the presumptive positive results Tuesday, March 31.