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.

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.

Teens to face charges over car theft, Kyle police say

Four teenagers were detained in Kyle early Monday morning after they were found in a stolen car.

Central Texas districts talk about legislature's school funding

Many local school districts are hoping to see lawmakers increase school funding, after failing to do so last session. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the superintendents of Del Valle ISD and Hays CISD.

New sleeping bobcat sculpture installed at Texas State

A new larger-than-life sculpture of a sleeping bobcat has been installed at Texas State University.

Kyle man charged with DWI in connection with train wreck

A Kyle man has been charged with DWI after a crash Wednesday that ultimately led to a train crashing into downed power lines.

School delays: Central Texas districts prepare for winter weather

Due to potential icy roads across the Hill Country, some school districts will start on a delay starting Thursday, Jan. 9.

Austin winter weather: How to keep your car safe in cold weather

With winter weather here in Central Texas, here are some safety tips for your vehicle, including how to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Hays County leaders approve program to help suspects deemed mentally unfit for trial

The Hays County Commissioners Court is supporting a future jail-based competency restoration (JBCR) program. It would provide therapy and treatment for incompetent defendants.

Family of dog shot to death in Kyle looking for answers

Kyle police are looking for the person who shot and killed a family’s dog in their backyard. It happened late last month in the Waterleaf neighborhood.

San Marcos Target thefts: Women take merchandise from same store twice

San Marcos police are asking the public for help identifying two women who took more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from a downtown San Marcos Target store.

Central Texas law enforcement prepares for New Year's Eve patrols

New Year's Eve is Tuesday night, and lots of people will be heading to bars or parties to ring in 2025. But, be warned, police departments across Central Texas are stepping up patrols, looking for impaired drivers.

Missing in Texas: 2024 wrap-up of Texas' most notable missing persons stories

As the end of the year approaches, Missing in Texas reporter Angela Shen is doing a wrap-up of some of the most notable missing persons stories in Texas in 2024.