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.
TJJD staff member dies from complications related to COVID-19
Sean Wilson was a youth development coach at the Giddings State School and had worked for TTJD since 2014. Wilson had been diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 22 and passed away at his home on June 28.
More information released about incident in Giddings where multiple people were stabbed, one killed
There is no known motive for the attacks at this time.
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Giddings after multiple stabbings
Officials say the Giddings Police Department responded to the stabbing incident just before 9 a.m.
NWS confirms tornadoes in Smithville and near Cedar Creek
The tornado warnings have expired but Travis and Hays County are under a flash flood warning until 3 p.m. and Travis County is under a flood warning until about 5:30 a.m. tomorrow (5/13).
Lee County schools close facilities to slow spread of COVID-19
In a joint press release, Lee County, City of Giddings, City of Lexington, Giddings ISD, Lexington ISD, Dime Box ISD, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Paul Serbin School announced the closures.
About 90 rescued wild horses and burros up for adoption in Giddings
Adopters receive criminal background checks to make sure there is no history of animal abuse and if an animal is adopted the family is given a $1,000 incentive.
Class Act: Giddings High School teacher makes her students "feel like family"
Saundra Morris is a ninth-grade English and Language Arts teacher at Giddings and her passion and commitment aren't lost on her students.
Fourth of July holiday prompts talk of firework safety
The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.
Legal hemp could affect Texas' drug detection dogs
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.