Lee County sheriff's deputy patrol vehicle catches on fire

A traffic stop in Lee County ended in a patrol vehicle ablaze after a deputy smelled smoke and saw the flames coming from the hood.

Lee County woman found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity

Three and a half years after the murder of a man in Lee County, a judge ruled the suspect was not guilty by reason of insanity.

Austin weather: Heat advisory in place until Monday night

A Heat Advisory is in place through Monday night and officials are advising Central Texans to stay hydrated and stay cool.

Tropical Storm Beryl tracker: Impact to Central Texas

We are tracking Tropical Storm Beryl, which is expected to make landfall on the Texas coast overnight and impact parts of Central Texas.

Environmental cleanup underway after Giddings oil tanker fire

A fiery crash near Giddings hurt two people and also caused some environmental damage. The crash involved a truck that was hauling crude oil, and what didn't burn, spilled along the roadway.

2 critically injured in tanker fire near Giddings

Two people were critically injured after their SUV collided with a trailer carrying barrels of crude oil on US 290 near Giddings.

Where can my child get free meals this summer?

Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.

Austin weather: Excessive heat warning through Memorial Day

Air temperatures in multiple South Central Texas counties are expected to be in the upper 90s to 110, with a peak heat index around 115.

Lee County murder suspect surrenders in Midland: police

The final suspect in a murder in Lee County surrendered himself to the authorities in Midland, Texas, according to police.

String of vehicle burglaries in Lee County

Authorities in Lee County are urging the community to remain vigilant after a string of vehicle burglaries early this morning.

Lee County deputies search for murder suspects caught on camera

Officials in Lee County are still searching for the suspects who killed 36-year-old Carlos Ramone Greene in Lee County.

Lee County homicide victim identified

Deputies have identified the victim of a homicide in Lee County as they continue to work to identify suspect(s) in the case.

Homicide: Man found dead in Lee County

Deputies are investigating a homicide in Lee County after a body was found.

Voting in 2024 Texas primaries: What you need to know

FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2024 primaries.

Texas weather: Hard Freeze Warning issued for parts of Central Texas

NWS says there will be periods of prolonged sub-freezing temperatures expected as low as 10 to 15 degrees and that some locations will not climb above freezing until Wednesday morning.

Former Austin ISD tutor facing new charges in Lee County: TJJD

A former Austin ISD tutor is now facing more charges in Lee County for alleged sexual contact with a child stemming from a Sept. 2022 incident.

'Super fog' possible overnight in Austin: NWS

If you're out on the roads tonight after ringing in the new year, be alert and aware of the possibility of dense fog, maybe even "super fog," says the National Weather Service.

Freeze warning issued for parts of South Central Texas

The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.