San Marcos school staff member charged after student found loaded gun inside backpack
A staff member has been charged after a student found a gun inside their backpack on a San Marcos school campus, police say.
DNA evidence led to arrest in nearly 20-year-old San Marcos cold case
Sexual assault victims are getting answers and another chance at justice thanks to advanced DNA testing and the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis explains in this CrimeWatch.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Dripping Springs vs Westlake
This week's FOX 7 Game of the Week matchup is between two teams looking to solidify their playoff standings: the Dripping Springs Tigers and the Westlake Chaparrals. Who do you think will win? Vote in our poll!
Solar eclipse: Dripping Springs residents observe the 'ring of fire' phenomenon
You may have noticed the annular solar eclipse today if you were outside today. We caught up with some people who were out observing the out-of-this-world event in Dripping Springs.
Texas families who've lost loved ones to fentanyl attend DEA summit
In 2021, the DEA seized 47,000 fentanyl laced pills. That number doubled in 2022, and Assistant Special Agent Brian Cole says they've seized over 100,000 pills so far in 2023.
New details in arrest of San Marcos murder suspect; victim's daughter speaks out
Ray Saenz was arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Austin. He's accused of killing Nathaniel Hudson.
Solar eclipse: Texas prepares for 'ring of fire' Oct. 14
In the U.S., the eclipse will start in Oregon and end in Texas. In San Antonio, it will start at about 11:52 a.m. and end at about 11:56 a.m.
Fugitives wanted for domestic violence, stalking charges in Hays County
Hays County Crime Stoppers and local law enforcement agencies are standing with survivors and victims of domestic violence and calling on the community to locate more than 40 perpetrators of these crimes.
Texas wildfire activity declining as summer comes to a close
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, in the month of September there were close to 619 wildfires in the state of Texas, totaling around 36,000 acres.
Hays CISD student dies from possible fentanyl overdose
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.
Lawsuit filed to remove 19-year-old Hays County District Clerk
A new lawsuit seeks to remove the Hays County District Clerk by reason of "incompetency."
Over $6.4M in grants awarded to 24 Central Texas veteran service organizations
The funding will help provide services to more than 5,300 area veterans and their families across 30 counties.
San Marcos murder suspect found in Austin; taken into custody
Police said 18-year-old Ray Robert Saenz Jr., a murder suspect out of San Marcos, was found in Austin and taken into custody.
San Marcos police investigating homicide; victim identified, no suspect in custody
San Marcos police are investigating a homicide that happened early Saturday morning.
Deputies looking for two suspects in vehicle burglaries in Kyle
The Hays County Sheriff is reminding everyone to make sure their doors are locked, and to take their valuables and garage door openers with them, after two people burglarized unlocked cars in Kyle.
Florida officials arrest suspect in 2004 San Marcos sexual assault
Ricardo Rodriguez now faces two counts of aggravated sexual assault and is currently being held in a jail in Tampa, Florida.
San Marcos police looking for man behind burglaries at apartment complex
Police are looking for the man behind a string of burglaries at a San Marcos apartment complex all in the same day. In some cases the burglar stole items; in others he just scared the people who live there.
Petition for removal of Hays County DA dropped
A petition calling for the removal of Hays County DA Kelly Higgins has been dropped. The petition was filed last week by Hays County District Clerk Avery Anderson.
Kyle City Council approves $272.5M budget, lowers property tax rate
Kyle City Council has approved a $272.5 million budget for next fiscal year, which includes long-term investments in infrastructure and services.
Hays CISD to create attendance zone for new elementary school
The new campus, Hays CISD's 16th elementary school, will open in August 2024 in the Anthem subdivision in Kyle.