Policy changes coming to Williamson County with the legalization of hemp
The Sheriff is working on a policy change because of the new state law that legalized hemp, and CBD oil, which have low levels of THC.
Southwestern University begins 7th football season since resurrecting program
Southwestern University begins its seventh football season since resurrecting the program.
Advisory issued about bacteria risk in swimming spots
Fed by the San Gabriel River, the Blue Hole is a hot spot to cool off in Georgetown.
No emergency declaration yet in Georgetown gas leak crisis
State emergency managers are not actively involved in the Georgetown gas leak crisis, because no formal Emergency Declaration has been made from Williamson County.
Man says he was harassed at Georgetown park
A video posted to Facebook is making its rounds in the Austin area after a woman claimed she was run over by a man near Lake Georgetown.
Texas Education Agency releases school district & school grades
The Texas Education Agency has released letter grades for state school districts and schools under a new rating system with which some public school officials are not happy.
Georgetown PD asking public for help identifying Sun City prowler
The Georgetown Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a person who could be possibly involved in a series of incidents in the Sun City Neighborhoods over the past 24 months.
Georgetown Firefighter dancing
Lieutenant Josh Ratliff dances up a storm after a morning work out. (Credit: Wes Crossland)
Six Central Texas cities among the top 50 safest in the state, new report finds
A new report by the National Council for Home Safety and Security found that six Central Texas cities were among the safest in the state in 2018.
Remembering Rachel Cooke
January 10 marks 16 years since 19-year-old Rachel Cooke went missing after going on a run near her parents's home in Georgetown. She hasn't been seen or heard from since. Rachel's mother Janet and Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody talk about the investigation.
Church security summit
More than 500 people are registered to attend a church security summit in Georgetown this weekend. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is putting it together. FOX 7's Jacqueline Sarkissian has more on what they hope congregations will leave with after they attend.
Update on southbound I-35 lane closure in Georgetown
FOX 7's Jacqueline Sarkissian has the latest details on the southbound lanes of I-35 in Georgetown being shut down after a truck fire earlier in the morning.
Truck fire shuts down I-35 lanes in Georgetown
A truck fire has shut down all southbound lanes on I-35 between Highway 195 and Highway 29 in Georgetown. FOX 7's Jacqueline Sarkissian has details.
Greg Kelley to remain in jail for at least two more weeks
The three day hearing in which Greg Kelley's attorney hoped to prove Kelley is innocent of sex crimes against children concluded today. FOX 7's Noelle Newton has details about what happened in the courtroom.
New heights for Georgetown's Gateway Prep baseball team
A former Longhorn is taking Georgetown's Gateway Prep baseball team to new heights. The Gators are in the state's final four for the first time as a Class 3A semifinalist.
Greg Kelley supporters rally for his freedom
Dozens of Greg Kelley supporters gathered hoping to send a message to the Williamson County District Attorney's Office. Their message "Free Greg Kelley now."
Greg Kellely supporters rally
Greg Kelley supporters will rally for his freedom at the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown.
Census Bureau finds Georgetown is nation's fastest growing city
The U.S. Census Bureau finds that Georgetown is the nation's fastest growing city with a population of 50,000 or more. It saw its population rise nearly eight percent between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. In fact, five of the nation's 11 fastest growing cities are in Texas.
Austin-area home prices set all-time record
Home prices in the Austin area set an all-time record. The Austin Board of Realtors reports that in March more than 2,400 houses were sold which is up 13 percent from the year before.
Southwestern University President responds to recent student protests
Student protests at Southwestern University in Georgetown continued Friday in response to recent allegations of druggings on campus.