Round Rock police elevate safety measures for holiday shoppers

The Round Rock Police Department is elevating safety measures this holiday season to protect shoppers buying gifts in-person and online.

Round Rock man has been in the hospital due to COVID-19 since January

The day after Thanksgiving was finally supposed to be Armando Gamez's homecoming, but once again, his wife spent the morning before their family meal back at the hospital.

Austin-area police share advice on avoiding package thefts

Local police departments are sharing their advice on how to protect your packages this year, including Round Rock police's Operation Front Porch.

Round Rock ISD hosts vaccine sites for all kids 5 to 11

On Monday hundreds of kids between five and 11 lined up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

Round Rock ISD kicks off series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics Sunday

Parents or guardians must register their child for an appointment prior to the clinic visit and are asked to bring insurance information and medical/prescription cards, if they have one.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott continues to demand removal of 'pornography' from Texas schools

Ben Sterling, a teacher from Round Rock, joins Mike Warren to talk about Abbott's directive to develop statewide standards preventing “pornography” and “other obscene content in Texas public schools.”

Operation Front Porch returns to Round Rock for 2021 holiday season

Operation Front Porch is open to all Round Rock residents, free of charge. Each package the police receive is one less opportunity for package theft.

Live Oak student approached by stranger while walking to school

Live Oak Elementary is asking parents to encourage their children to stay safe after a student was approached by an unknown person while walking to school.

ACC Round Rock Campus closed due to area-wide power outage

All Round Rock Campus classes and activities are canceled for the remainder of the day and will resume as scheduled on Friday, October 29.

How to not fall victim to cyber-crime while shopping online for the holidays

Now is the time online shoppers need to keep an eye out. “The risk of online purchases and scams goes up dramatically around the holidays because everybody’s making those purchases.”

Austin man reunites with nurse who saved his life

An Austin man who suffered a medical emergency in a Round Rock grocery store was reunited with the nurse who saved his life.

Police investigating possible shooting on Wayne Drive in Round Rock

Anybody with home surveillance footage in the area or information regarding the individuals involved should contact Detective Bernie Villegas at 512-218-5500.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas lawmaker moving because of new redistricting maps

State Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, joins Rebecca Thomas to explain why he is moving to run for reelection in a different House district.

One person killed, two injured in crash on I-35 in Round Rock

The crash involved three vehicles, including an 18-wheeler. Police have identified the person who was killed as Janette Gaither, 36, of Fort Worth.

Man arrested after SWAT standoff in Round Rock

The incident happened in the morning on October 3 in the 600 block of Buckskin Drive near McNeil in the Chisholm Valley neighborhood.

Central Texas school districts warn students against latest TikTok trend

According to Round Rock ISD, posts on social media are proposing a new challenge for October which instructs students to “slap a staff member”.

Don't pass barricades at flooded low water crossings, officials say

FOX 7 Austin crews caught on camera people passing barricades and crossing the flooded low water crossing at Memorial Park in Round Rock.

Police investigating fatal shooting at Round Rock hotel

The victim has been identified as Brandon Sims, 30, of Round Rock. His death is being investigated as a homicide, according to police.