Buda deadly shooting leaves child dead; suspect at large
A child is dead after a shooting in Buda and the Hays County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is still at large.
Wimberley football team starts season with high expectations
The Texans are coming off a 14-win season and a 4A state semifinal appearance.
Issues with Central Texas 911 lines caused by 'random attack'
911 lines in Central Texas experienced technical difficulties on Sunday, August 4, due to a random attack, a spokesperson for Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) said.
Central Texas 911 lines returning to normal after technical difficulties
Police departments in Central Texas reported technical difficulties with their 911 lines over the weekend.
Teen who posted bond on 2023 murder charge is back behind bars in Hays County
A teen charged with murdering a man in May 2023 was later released on bond. A year later, the teen is back behind bars charged with multiple felonies in Hays County.
Texas attorney tried to buy Tarrant County inmates' unborn babies, sheriff's office says
The owner of a Texas adoption agency is facing charges for what law enforcement officials called "unethical adoption practices."
Man arrested for robbing San Marcos gas station
A 27-year-old man was arrested for robbing a gas station in San Marcos, deputies said.
Texas lawmakers look at ownership of land by foreign entities
According to a recent report, 5.3 million acres in Texas are foreign-owned. In Central Texas, there's about 7,000 acres of agricultural land in Hays and Caldwell counties with ownership linked to China.
First positive human case of West Nile virus reported in Hays County
The first positive human case of West Nile virus has been reported in Hays County.
West Nile virus found in Hays County mosquito pools
These are the first reported West Nile-positive tests of the 2024 season in Hays County. Last year, there were no positive West Nile virus mosquito pools in the county, according to the county health district.
Texas State offering new aviation science program this fall
Texas State is partnering with Coast Flight Training and the San Marcos Regional Airport. The four-year degree is a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science with an aviation science concentration.
Hays County district clerk Avrey Anderson resigns
A Hays County district clerk resigns, and Kyle city leaders are also in the spotlight for their spending. Hays Free Press publisher Ashley Kontnier joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Hays County district clerk resigns amid lawsuit for removal
Avrey Anderson has resigned from his position as the Hays County District Clerk amid a lawsuit to remove him from office.
Man shoots victim during attempted robbery in Kyle: police
A man was arrested for shooting a victim during an attempted robbery at a Kyle gas station on Monday.
Texas woman credits program for her sobriety after fentanyl overdose
In April 2023, a Hays County woman survived a fentanyl overdose. She was in the throes of an addiction that nearly killed her. Today, she credits a program called Neighborhood Defender Service for her sobriety.
Former Austin city official sentenced for federal conspiracy
A former Austin city official was sentenced and ordered to pay restitution for conspiring to misapply federal funds and to falsify records in an investigation.
Kyle shooting at 7-Eleven leaves 1 injured
Kyle police are investigating a shooting that happened at a gas station on Monday.
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.
Bus drivers compete in annual safety competition after four-year hiatus
The Hays CISD transportation facility was transformed into a driver's course, as bus drivers from 26 states go head-to-head, vying for the title of best driver in the country.
Body camera video released in deadly shooting of Hays County inmate
A year and a half after a Hays County correction officer shot and killed an inmate at a Kyle hospital, the sheriff's office released the body camera footage.