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Gillespie County

Thousands in the Hill Country still without power after winter storm

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.

6 days ago
ICT ‘projecting hundreds of thousands of claims’ after winter weather

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.

February 24
Automatic replacement SNAP benefits approved for 66 Texas disaster counties

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.

February 24
COVID-19 vaccination sites adjusting due to winter weather

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.

February 19
Central Texas: Where to shelter, eat and drink

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.

February 17
Enchanted Rock State Park shares video of 'pretty' ice in trees

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.'

February 11
PHOTOS: Winter weather in Central Texas

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.

January 11
Still no answers for families of Fredericksburg teens found dead

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.

December 21, 2020
FOX 7 Discussion: Representative to file bill to allow Texas to secede

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.

December 10, 2020
Representative to file bill to allow Texas to secede from United States

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.

December 10, 2020
Families search for answers following deaths of Fredericksburg girls 

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. 

December 5, 2020
COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas

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.

November 12, 2020
Hill Country wineries eager to get back to business

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. 

October 15, 2020
Fredericksburg man struck by lightning travels the country to talk about lightning safety

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.

August 12, 2020
Gillespie County Sheriff's Office to not enforce Abbott's order requiring masks

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.

July 6, 2020
TABC suspends seven bars, two in Central Texas, for not complying with Abbott's order to close bars

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. 

June 29, 2020
Enhanced risk for severe weather for Central Texas

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.

May 15, 2020
Gillespie County getting ready to move to phase two of reopening soon

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.

April 29, 2020
Teachers, staff at Harper Elementary School make video for students

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.”

April 17, 2020
Gillespie County reports first presumptive positive case of COVID-19

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.

March 31, 2020
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