Tornado watch issued for several Central Texas counties

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most Central Texas counties on Monday, March 21. The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch until 1 a.m.

Artifacts from Pearl Harbor preserved, available to see in Fredericksburg

The National Museum of the Pacific War, which is filled with items from the WWII Pacific Theater, includes one of the few remaining minisubs captured during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Fredericksburg peaches free from February freeze

Good news peach lovers! The Fredericksburg peach crop was only slightly delayed because of the February winter storms.

Fredericksburg ISD bus driver dies following crash

A Fredericksburg ISD school bus driver has died following a crash just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, says police.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.