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.

CapMetro collecting school supplies for local kids

CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.

Bicyclist hit by truck in Leander, police asking for public's help

A man riding a bike was hit by a blue Dodge Ram on July 16 in Leader. Police are asking the public if they saw the crash.

List of where to see Fourth of July fireworks around the Austin area

Looking for a 4th of July celebration to attend, or a place to watch a fireworks display? FOX 7 Austin has a list of free events happening around the Austin area.

Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious death of Leander man

TCSO says that evidence so far reveals inconsistencies within the case and that pending further investigation and the final autopsy report, his death is being investigated as suspicious.

Leander voters vote to keep CapMetro

Leander voters, on Saturday, approved a proposition to provide a one cent sales tax to CapMetro. The vote not only keeps the trains arriving, but also the commuter buses as well as a pickup van service. 

May 7 Election results recap: Texas homeowners benefit, CapMetro remains in Leander

May 7 Election results are in. Austin passed Proposition A, and two state propositions have been approved, giving some relief to homeowners amid rising home prices.

Bomb threat at Rouse High School, Leander police find nothing suspicious

The Leander Police Department says nothing suspicious was found at Rouse High School after a possible bomb threat. The school is resuming normal operations.

Leander ISD Board of Trustees reviews proposed budget cuts, alternative scenarios

Leander ISD has reviewed budget cuts and potential alternatives for the 2022-23 school year. One alternative could result in a 3% pay increase for teachers, nurses, and counselors.

Leander voters to decide on keeping CapMetro as city partner in upcoming election

The decision to keep Leander as a city partner of CapMetro is now in the hands of voters. They will vote on either Proposition A or B in the upcoming May election.

Suspects arrested following shelter in place order in Leander

The select neighborhoods in Leander that received the shelter in place message are now safe and residents are free to leave their homes.

Leander woman advocates for employees, family and friends in Ukraine

A Ukrainian woman living in Leander runs an online school that employs 20 Ukraine-based teachers. She's now working to keep those employees safe amid the Russian invasion.

Winter weather Texas school cancellations, delays on Feb. 24

Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.

List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.