FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Lake Travis vs Dripping Springs
Who will go 5-1, Dripping Springs or Lake Travis? Let us know in our FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week poll!
Who will go 5-1, Dripping Springs or Lake Travis? Let us know in our FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week poll!
Nearly $4.24B in bonds on November ballot for Central Texas schools
Nine Central Texas school districts have called bond elections for this November, asking for nearly $4.24 billion for campus improvements, security and technology upgrades and new construction.
Nine Central Texas school districts have called bond elections for this November, asking for nearly $4.24 billion for campus improvements, security and technology upgrades and new construction.
Bus driver shortage continues more than a month into school year
A shortage of bus drivers had led some Central Texas districts to come up with some creative solutions.
A shortage of bus drivers had led some Central Texas districts to come up with some creative solutions.
Eanes ISD ranks 10th best school district in the nation in new list
Eanes ISD also was ranked the best school district in Texas and the Austin area, and fifth for both best teachers and best place to teach in Texas.
Eanes ISD also was ranked the best school district in Texas and the Austin area, and fifth for both best teachers and best place to teach in Texas.
Lake Travis ISD police chief applies for state bullet-resistant shield grant program
In response to the Uvalde shooting, the State of Texas has authorized grant programs to improve public schools' response to emergencies.
In response to the Uvalde shooting, the State of Texas has authorized grant programs to improve public schools' response to emergencies.
Westlake wins 44th straight in FOX 7's Game of the Week against Lake Travis
Voters correctly picked Westlake to knock off rival Lake Travis, though it didn't come as easy as many thought it would.
Voters correctly picked Westlake to knock off rival Lake Travis, though it didn't come as easy as many thought it would.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Lake Travis vs Westlake
Rivals Lake Travis and Westlake renew their rivalry at Westlake's Ebbie Neptune Field this Friday. Who do you think will win? Let us know in our FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week poll!
Rivals Lake Travis and Westlake renew their rivalry at Westlake's Ebbie Neptune Field this Friday. Who do you think will win? Let us know in our FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week poll!
Pipeline repair forcing Leander residents to conserve water
Conservation measures prohibit all outdoor watering, and Leander water customers are asked to turn off irrigation systems completely and limit other nonessential uses until further notice.
Conservation measures prohibit all outdoor watering, and Leander water customers are asked to turn off irrigation systems completely and limit other nonessential uses until further notice.
Trash removed from lake bottom, shoreline of Lake Travis in annual cleanup
Divers spent Sunday morning filling trash bags with wrappers and empty beer cans as part of the 28th annual Lake Travis Cleanup.
Divers spent Sunday morning filling trash bags with wrappers and empty beer cans as part of the 28th annual Lake Travis Cleanup.
Lake Travis water levels still low despite recent rainfall
Runoff from recent rains has created a green channel on both sides of Cypress Creek.
Runoff from recent rains has created a green channel on both sides of Cypress Creek.
Zebra mussels infest Lake Walter E. Long, other Texas lakes at risk
Lake Walter E. Long is infested with zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Lake Walter E. Long is infested with zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Lake Travis ISD calls $703M bond election for November
The major components of the bond include a new high school, two new elementary schools, additions and upgrades to Lake Travis High School, renovations and improvements, technology, land acquisitions and more.
The major components of the bond include a new high school, two new elementary schools, additions and upgrades to Lake Travis High School, renovations and improvements, technology, land acquisitions and more.
Lake Travis ISD starts school year with major bus driver shortage
Out of 75 Lake Travis ISD positions, 39 of them are vacant.
Out of 75 Lake Travis ISD positions, 39 of them are vacant.
Lake Travis boat ramps closed due to low lake levels
Only four out of 13 boat ramps at Lake Travis are open and projections show the level of the lake is likely to drop another foot in a week.
Only four out of 13 boat ramps at Lake Travis are open and projections show the level of the lake is likely to drop another foot in a week.
Recruiting efforts working to fill teacher vacancies for some Central Texas districts
Studies show stress from the pandemic, being underpaid, and political issues are some reasons for this teacher shortage, so many Central Texas schools worked to fix those issues ahead of recruiting.
Studies show stress from the pandemic, being underpaid, and political issues are some reasons for this teacher shortage, so many Central Texas schools worked to fix those issues ahead of recruiting.
Major bus driver shortage as Lake Travis ISD starts school year
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Low water levels close boat docks at Jones Brothers Park
At Jones Brothers Park in Jonestown, all boat docks are closed because the shoreline isn't safe. Only Boat Ramp No. 3 is open.
At Jones Brothers Park in Jonestown, all boat docks are closed because the shoreline isn't safe. Only Boat Ramp No. 3 is open.
Texas lake levels falling fast as drought continues
Still plenty of water in Lake Travis, but well below normal for this time of year.
Still plenty of water in Lake Travis, but well below normal for this time of year.
Lake fun in Texas: Water activities in the summer
It's hot out and there are lots of ways to cool down in the triple-digit heat, like heading out to an area lake.
It's hot out and there are lots of ways to cool down in the triple-digit heat, like heading out to an area lake.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.