List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Texas store clerk arrested on multiple counts of selling alcohol to minors
Deepak Sidgel, 39, of Pflugerville, faces a total of five counts of selling alcohol to minors. He worked at the Lexington Food Mart on Highway 77 in Lexington.
Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report
Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.
Central Texas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, large hail likely
Multiple Central Texas counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight.
Authorities use drone to fly inside home following deadly shooting in Lee County
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, when a deputy and a state trooper tried to apprehend Perez, there was a chase. Shots were fired, and the deputy was struck in the neck.
Lee County deputy injured after shootout with suspect
A Lee County deputy has been hospitalized after a shooting in Dime Box. The suspect involved in the incident was killed.
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for several Central Texas counties
NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in the Central Texas area. Hail and winds up to 60 mph is expected.
Tornado watch issued for several Central Texas counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most Central Texas counties on Monday, March 21. The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch until 1 a.m.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Lexington ISD closes campuses, offices for Jan. 21 and 24
Lexington ISD is expected to resume its normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Two arrested in Giddings for burglaries in Fayette, Lee counties
Stolen property from burglaries in Fayette County and Lee County were found in the men's possession, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said.
35 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges filed in Austin
The US Attorney's office says federal authorities arrested 21 individuals on April 8 and the other 14 were already in custody.
Officials investigating after man found dead on Lee County road
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help to identify a man who was found dead on a road in the Blue area on March 27.
Texas death toll from February storm, outages sits at 111, could rise
The Texas Department of State Health Services says these numbers could rise as its investigation continues.
'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties
A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound.
Central Texas: Where to shelter, eat and drink
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
Giddings nativity scene offering Texas prize to visitors
This year they are offering a drive-through nativity scene as well as offering a chance to win something for those who visit.
LCRA, wholesale electric customers award nearly $530K in grants
LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving museums and libraries to helping community centers build handicapped-accessible restrooms.
Taylor takes on Giddings in first UIL volleyball matches of the season
Volleyball is always the first sport to kick off the UIL fall season.