Body found in wooded area in Travis County; man charged with tampering with evidence
The Llano County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man whose body was dumped in a wooded area off Hamilton Pool Road.
Kingsland family asking for answers about who killed their loved one a year ago
Ian Lewis was on his way home with his family when he was struck and killed by a semi truck that left the scene. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis talks with his family about the search for that driver.
Toxic algae detected in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake
The Lower Colorado River Authority has detected toxic algae at levels that could pose a danger to dogs and people recreating in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake.
Kingsland man found dead by SWAT team at Cedar Park hotel
Cedar Park police confirmed Monday that the deceased man was the subject of an arrest warrant and SWAT was called as officers believed he posed “a significant danger” to law enforcement.
Facial reconstruction released of man found in western Llano County in 2018
Investigators have determined the remains found in 2018 are that of an American white male between 24 and 39 years old and between 4'11" and 5'7".
Several Central Texas counties announce burn bans
If you are in a place without a burn ban and are approved to burn, always have a water source. Keep an eye on barbecue pits and grills, don't throw out cigarette butts, and make sure chains aren't dragging when you drive.
Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.
Moore Peak Fire: Crews contain fire, more than 700 acres burned
Firefighters have wrapped up day three of battling the Llano County wildfire that has burned more than 700 acres of land.
Moore Peak Fire: Gov. Abbott deploys wildfire resources to biggest fire burning in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed additional wildfire response resources to Llano County to combat the Moore Peak Fire.
Crews fighting 650-acre brush fire in Llano County
The Moore Peak Fire sparked Thursday, July 13 near Highway 71 and County Road 307, just west of Kingsland.
Bodies found in Llano River; police investigating as double homicide
A 911 call reported two people lying face down in the water at The Slab in Kingsland.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas
The National Weather Service upgraded Central Texas to a Level 3, enhanced risk, of severe weather, which meant very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly even an isolated tornado on Friday, April 28.
Texas House discuss bills aimed at keeping sexually explicit materials out of school libraries
HB 900 would remove books from school libraries that are deemed to contain “sexually explicit material."
Libraries in Llano County to remain open after commissioners call special meeting
The Llano County library system will continue operations as legal issues play out in the courts.
Llano County book fight goes to federal appeals court
A lawsuit filed in 2022 claims First Amendment rights were violated when Llano County officials removed 12 books.
Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
Family struggling to process why father and son were murdered in Llano County
At the Wessling family home near Lake Buchanan in rural Llano County, shock is turning to grief and heartbreak.
Two teens charged in shooting deaths of father and son in Llano County
Early this morning, 19-year-old Kyler Nathaniel Allen and 19-year-old Jordan Eric Ostrander were arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of Preston Wessling and Evan Wessling.
Family of Kingsland man killed in hit-and-run asking for help identifying driver
24-year-old Ian Lewis was driving home from a concert in Austin, Texas with his son, his girlfriend, and her daughter when a vehicle rear-ended them on I-35.