Central Texans enjoy Lake Travis over Memorial Day despite low lake levels
Lake Travis is only 46% full. The low lake levels are discouraging some central Texans from enjoying the lake over Memorial Day weekend.
Lake Travis is only 46% full. The low lake levels are discouraging some central Texans from enjoying the lake over Memorial Day weekend.
Decommissioned school bus catches fire in West Austin
Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area near the 1400 block of Susan Drive as firefighters work to put out the fire.
Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area near the 1400 block of Susan Drive as firefighters work to put out the fire.
Central Texas school districts cancel afterschool activities due to severe weather
In anticipation of the severe weather Thursday, some Central Texas school districts are canceling or ending afterschool activities early.
In anticipation of the severe weather Thursday, some Central Texas school districts are canceling or ending afterschool activities early.
Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees wants to review current policy regarding books in classrooms, libraries
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas needs lots of rain to offset big-time drought, experts say
FOX 7 meteorologist Zack Shields says more than half of Texas is under drought conditions right now.
FOX 7 meteorologist Zack Shields says more than half of Texas is under drought conditions right now.
Lake Travis house fire leaves one person injured
One person had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire near Lake Travis.
One person had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire near Lake Travis.
Body of missing scuba diver found at Lake Travis
The identity of the diver will not be released because this is not a criminal incident, TCSO said.
The identity of the diver will not be released because this is not a criminal incident, TCSO said.
Child seriously injured after being hit by vehicle near Hudson Bend
ATCEMS said the child was taken to Dell Children's with critical, life-threatening injuries.
ATCEMS said the child was taken to Dell Children's with critical, life-threatening injuries.
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.