Crypto-controversy: Advocates raise alarm about effects of crypto mining on state grid, ratepayers

Cryptocurrency and crypto mining are growing industries in the state of Texas, but some advocates are raising alarms about the effects of these industries on the state power grid, and on ratepayers.

Family of Sonya Wallace still looking for answers after 1999 murder

"I WANT TO KNOW BEFORE I DIE": In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow sits down with Linda Gonzalez, the mother of 15-year-old Sonya Wallace, murdered in 1999 after she left her Rockdale home to mail a letter.

Search for Taylor woman's killer continues almost two decades later

In this "Missing in Texas", FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow speaks with investigators and the family of Taylor woman Katara Johnson, who was just 21 when she was brutally murdered in her home in 2004.

Man arrested after 6-hour standoff with Rockdale police

A man in Rockdale who shot two other men engaged in a six-hour negotiation with law enforcement after barricading himself in his home, and shooting at other officers.

Funeral held for fallen Cameron police officer

Cameron police sergeant Joshua Clouse was killed in the line of duty on May 11 while responding to a domestic dispute call in Milam County.

Texas police officer, suspect killed in shooting

DPS has released the name of the Cameron police officer who was killed in the line of duty as well as the suspect.

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.

Central Texas weather: Severe storms subsides, clouds overnight

Central Texas, including Austin and the northern half of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area, is in a slight risk for severe weather, specifically for large hail. FOX 7 Austin's weather team has your forecast to help you stay weather aware.

4-day school week: Rockdale ISD adopts new calendar starting fall 2023

Rockdale ISD's new calendar was developed with the input of parents, teachers, and community members and was designed to improve student achievement and enhance teacher retention.

Texas ice storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for impacted counties

Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.

Rockdale resident claims $1 million lottery prize

No big winners in last night's Mega Millions drawing, but a Rockdale resident claimed the top prize in the scratch ticket game $1,000,000 Crossword.