Texas wildfires: FEMA approves federal assistance grants for fires in Gray, Gillespie counties

FEMA has approved Texas's request for federal reimbursement for costs associated with fighting two large wildfires burning thousands of acres in the Hill Country and the Panhandle.

Fredericksburg doctor sentenced to 10 years for $70M Medicare fraud scam

A Fredericksburg doctor was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud more than $70 million from Medicare programs.

Austin weather: Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, March 4

A Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for South Central Texas due to critical to extreme fire danger, says the National Weather Service.

Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition

All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.

Cyber Monday: Law enforcement shares tips to avoid cyber thieves

If you're looking to score some deals on Cyber Monday, law enforcement and the Better Business Bureau have tips on how to be safe while shopping.

Kerrville man arrested after 5-month narcotics investigation

A five-month-long narcotics investigation ended with the arrest of a 23-year-old Kerrville man, says Gillespie County law enforcement.

Fredericksburg Texas Rangers museum not happening; group developing site denies default claim

The City of Fredericksburg will not move forward with a plan to build a Texas Rangers museum and the group developing the site is disputing the notification that they're in default of a 99-year lease with the city.

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County working on updated fire, EMS plan

Cary Burgess with the Fredericksburg Standard joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren with the latest on what's happening in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

July 4th celebrations in Central Texas: List

Happy Fourth of July, Central Texas! Several cities are offering free activities with a fireworks show at night.

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Gillespie County

A traffic stop in Gillespie County led to the arrest of a 59-year-old woman from Manchaca on drug charges.

Austin weather: Excessive heat warning through Memorial Day

Air temperatures in multiple South Central Texas counties are expected to be in the upper 90s to 110, with a peak heat index around 115.

College Station man with dementia found safe: sheriff

The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office says he was found safe almost six hours away from where he was reported missing.

Woman steals purse, cashes forged checks with stolen cards: police

Fredericksburg police are searching for a woman who they say stole a purse from a vehicle and used the victim's driver's license and debit card to cash forged checks.