WilCo man takes plea deal for 2023 murder; victim's mother addresses him in court
A man has taken a plea deal for murdering his friend in 2023 and dumping his body in a different county. The hearing was also the first time the victim's mother addressed the suspect in court.
Mother remembers son shot and killed by friend in 2023; suspect's plea hearing rescheduled
The man accused of killing his friend and then dumping his body in another county two years ago has had his plea hearing rescheduled.
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.
Archaeology dig helps Tonkawa Tribe rediscover Texas roots
An archaeological dig underway in Milam County is helping a Native American tribe rediscover and preserve its past.
Austin weather: Severe storms lead to flooding and tornado warnings
Severe storms during the past 24 hours have led to a chain of weather events across Central Texas.
Rockdale High School given all-clear after bomb threat
Rockdale High School was given the all-clear after a bomb threat.
Texas AMBER Alert: Woman charged with capital murder in mother's death
An Austin woman is accused of shooting and killing her mother at her Rockdale home Monday evening. She is currently charged with capital murder.
Missing Milam County girl might be in Austin or Bastrop area: sheriff
A missing Milam County girl may be in the Austin or Bastrop area, says law enforcement. She was last seen Monday night getting into a car with two men.
Multiple snakes, drugs found in apartment near Milam County middle school: TPWD
A Milam County man is facing multiple charges after multiple snakes, including about 25 rattlesnakes, drugs and drug paraphernalia was found inside his apartment by Texas Game Wardens.
Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition
All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.
Son arrested after father's dead body found in Milam County home
A man has been arrested after his father's body was found in a home in Milam County.
Today is Election Day, here is what you need to know
Today is Election Day. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Texas woman, two-time melanoma survivor, raises awareness about skin cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, while melanoma accounts for only one percent of skin cancer cases, it causes a majority of skin cancer deaths.
Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm warning in Bell County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in San Saba County. NWS preemptively issued a flood watch for some parts of central Texas beginning Sunday morning.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 88 counties across state
The governor has issued a disaster declaration for counties across the state, including most counties in central Texas.
Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for a few Central Texas counties
Most of Central Texas was under a severe thunderstorm watch on Tuesday, April 9.
Oldest motel in Texas up for sale in Rockdale
You can now own a piece of Lone Star history: the oldest motel in Texas is up for sale in Rockdale.
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.
New power company to build natural gas power plant near Rockdale
The owners of a new power company said they are going to build a new natural gas power plant near Rockdale.
Almost 13 pounds of narcotics seized in Rockdale: Milam County SO
Almost 13 pounds of narcotics were seized in Rockdale after a home was searched.