TEA accountability ratings: 31 Central Texas school districts saw improved scores
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
San Marcos police looking for stabbing suspect
San Marcos police are looking for a stabbing suspect.
San Marcos police are looking for a stabbing suspect.
4 teens steal gun from unlocked car in San Marcos, lead police on pursuit
Four teens were arrested in San Marcos after a pursuit near I-35, police said.
Four teens were arrested in San Marcos after a pursuit near I-35, police said.
Snakes come out in Hays County amid rapid development
It is snake season in Texas. In Hays County, as land development accelerates, snakes are popping up after being displaced from their original habitats.
It is snake season in Texas. In Hays County, as land development accelerates, snakes are popping up after being displaced from their original habitats.
Hays County grapples with eliminating license plate readers
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says license plate readers would have helped APD catch the suspect from Monday's triple shooting, while Hays County commissioners continue to delay purchasing more.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says license plate readers would have helped APD catch the suspect from Monday's triple shooting, while Hays County commissioners continue to delay purchasing more.
Back-to-school safety: Drivers urged to pay attention in school zones
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school this month.
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school this month.
Former Austin ISD teacher sentenced to 71 years for child sex abuse charges
A former Austin ISD art teacher got just over seven decades in prison for 20 charges of crimes against children, including continuous sexual abuse of a child.
A former Austin ISD art teacher got just over seven decades in prison for 20 charges of crimes against children, including continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Hays County Jail renovations almost complete
Renovations to Hays County Jail are almost complete, and inmates who have been housed in another county may soon come back. FOX 7 Austin got an inside look at the renovations.
Renovations to Hays County Jail are almost complete, and inmates who have been housed in another county may soon come back. FOX 7 Austin got an inside look at the renovations.
Rabid bat found at Tanger Outlets in San Marcos: city
A live rabid bat was found at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos over the weekend and officials are looking for a group of teenagers seen interacting with it.
A live rabid bat was found at the Tanger Outlets in San Marcos over the weekend and officials are looking for a group of teenagers seen interacting with it.
Man seen hiding underneath victim's bed in San Marcos: police
San Marcos police are encouraging residents to lock their doors and be aware of their surroundings after a man was found hiding underneath a victim's bed this week.
San Marcos police are encouraging residents to lock their doors and be aware of their surroundings after a man was found hiding underneath a victim's bed this week.
Hays County reports its first human case of West Nile Virus in 2025
A positive human case of West Nile has been detected in Hays County.
A positive human case of West Nile has been detected in Hays County.
Hays County Commissioners vote against upgraded septic system for San Marcos shopping center
Several businesses in San Marcos may have to close because of an out-of-date septic system. A loophole in Hays County may prevent a new one from being installed.
Several businesses in San Marcos may have to close because of an out-of-date septic system. A loophole in Hays County may prevent a new one from being installed.
Hays County judge forms task force after road bond thrown out in court
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has launched a transportation task force after the 2024 road bond was thrown out by a judge over a month ago.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has launched a transportation task force after the 2024 road bond was thrown out by a judge over a month ago.
Lockhart man arrested for driving over 130 mph on SH 130
A Lockhart man was arrested for reckless driving after going over 130 mph on his bike, police said.
A Lockhart man was arrested for reckless driving after going over 130 mph on his bike, police said.
Wanted man faces 13 more charges in Kyle, was driving van stolen at gunpoint: police
An investigation into a stolen van ended in the arrest of a Manor man on five active warrants and 13 additional charges in Kyle, police say.
An investigation into a stolen van ended in the arrest of a Manor man on five active warrants and 13 additional charges in Kyle, police say.
Texas Roadhouse locations to participate in 'Tip a Cop' to support Special Olympics Texas
Central Texas police officers and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) members will be participating in “Tip A Cop" to help support Special Olympics Texas.
Central Texas police officers and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) members will be participating in “Tip A Cop" to help support Special Olympics Texas.
San Marcos deadly shooting suspect in custody; investigation continues
The suspect wanted for capital murder in connection to a deadly shooting in downtown San Marcos is now in custody.
The suspect wanted for capital murder in connection to a deadly shooting in downtown San Marcos is now in custody.
New details on what led up to deadly San Marcos shooting; 1 suspect still at large
The San Marcos police chief provided new details about what led up to a deadly shooting in San Marcos this past weekend.
The San Marcos police chief provided new details about what led up to a deadly shooting in San Marcos this past weekend.
1 suspect at large after double fatal shooting
Police are seeking a suspect and a witness in a double fatal shooting that occurred Saturday morning in San Marcos, while one arrest has already been made.
Police are seeking a suspect and a witness in a double fatal shooting that occurred Saturday morning in San Marcos, while one arrest has already been made.
Search for suspect underway after deadly shooting in San Marcos
Police are seeking a suspect in a double deadly shooting that happened Saturday morning in San Marcos, while one arrest has already been made.
Police are seeking a suspect in a double deadly shooting that happened Saturday morning in San Marcos, while one arrest has already been made.