Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court
A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.
A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.
Hays County grand jury does not indict man accused of arson in deadly San Marcos Iconic Village fire
A grand jury declined to indict a man accused of starting a deadly fire at the San Marcos Iconic village apartments in 2018.
A grand jury declined to indict a man accused of starting a deadly fire at the San Marcos Iconic village apartments in 2018.
Mountain lion spotted in San Marcos
Officials in San Marcos are warning residents about a mountain lion spotted near a trail last week.
Officials in San Marcos are warning residents about a mountain lion spotted near a trail last week.
Kitten season: Fosters, donations needed for area shelters
It's kitten season, which means area animal shelters are in need of fosters and donations to help care for an influx of kittens over the next few months. Here's how you can help.
It's kitten season, which means area animal shelters are in need of fosters and donations to help care for an influx of kittens over the next few months. Here's how you can help.
Appeals court overturns San Marcos' marijuana decriminalization ordinance
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals ruled that a 2022 ordinance violated state laws prohibiting local governments from adopting policies that will not fully enforce state drug laws.
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals ruled that a 2022 ordinance violated state laws prohibiting local governments from adopting policies that will not fully enforce state drug laws.
San Marcos considers options to build new city hall
San Marcos is considering its options to build a new city hall, but one option means a dog park could be relocated.
San Marcos is considering its options to build a new city hall, but one option means a dog park could be relocated.
Canyon Lake in Comal County at historically low levels
Canyon Lake in Comal County is at historically low levels, despite recent rainfall in Central Texas.
Canyon Lake in Comal County is at historically low levels, despite recent rainfall in Central Texas.
San Marcos man who recorded sexual assault sentenced to 17 years in prison
Cory Grado was found guilty of sexual assault and invasive visual recording. The evidence at trial showed Grado recorded himself sexually assaulting a victim.
Cory Grado was found guilty of sexual assault and invasive visual recording. The evidence at trial showed Grado recorded himself sexually assaulting a victim.
Texas lawmakers Greg Casar, Erin Zwiener hold town hall at Texas State
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Texas Measles outbreak 2025: 124 cases identified
A measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow. State health officials say the outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years.
A measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow. State health officials say the outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years.
Measles: Possible exposure in San Marcos leads to growing concerns
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
Measles: Hays County warns of possible exposure in San Marcos
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.
San Marcos murder suspect arrested in Harris County after being shot at by law enforcement
A violent suspect has been caught after a murder in San Marcos and a police shooting near Houston. It took a joint effort by law enforcement in different parts of the state to get him in cuffs.
A violent suspect has been caught after a murder in San Marcos and a police shooting near Houston. It took a joint effort by law enforcement in different parts of the state to get him in cuffs.
Victim in San Marcos deadly shooting identified; suspect charged
A victim killed in a San Marcos shooting has been identified, police said.
A victim killed in a San Marcos shooting has been identified, police said.
Suspect in custody after murder in San Marcos: SMPD
A suspect is in custody following a murder in San Marcos, police said.
A suspect is in custody following a murder in San Marcos, police said.
Texas State students help AG's office cold case unit through new internship
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen caught up with the first interns to take part in the internship to help the Texas Attorney General's Office with cold cases.
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen caught up with the first interns to take part in the internship to help the Texas Attorney General's Office with cold cases.
1 rescued, 1 arrested in San Marcos hostage situation
Police said one person was rescued and another arrested during a hostage situation at a San Marcos apartment complex early Thursday morning.
Police said one person was rescued and another arrested during a hostage situation at a San Marcos apartment complex early Thursday morning.
Buc-ee's breaks ground on new travel center in San Marcos
Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, broke ground on its newest travel center in San Marcos.
Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, broke ground on its newest travel center in San Marcos.
Winter weather: Central Texas businesses, services affected by possible snow, ice
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.
Winter weather: Warming centers, shelters opening throughout Central Texas
Due to winter weather, several warming centers throughout Central Texas will be activated.
Due to winter weather, several warming centers throughout Central Texas will be activated.

















