WCSO increases registered sex offender compliance checks

FOX 7 Austin crews rode along with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to see how sex offender compliance checks are done in the county.

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.

Voters to consider $772M Leander ISD bond in November election

The $772.2 million bond includes projects such as new school construction, technology updates and aging school improvements.

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.

TMO, City of Hutto to host Music Friendly Community workshop

Musicians, venues, and the general public are all welcome to attend the workshop starting at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Hall of Fame in Hutto.

WCRAS to host after-hours 'Love Connection' adoption event

During the “Love Connection” adoption event on Friday, Oct. 15, volunteers will have dogs available to meet potential new families.

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.

Leander ISD PTA opens South Clothes Closet at Four Points MS

The Leander ISD PTA officially opened a second clothes closet with a ribbon cutting Saturday at Four Points Middle School in Northwest Austin.

Leander ISD PTA to open second Clothes Closet for students

The closet provides gently used school clothes and brand-new underwear and socks for free to any student residing within Leander ISD's boundaries.

Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile in Georgetown

The trap sample was collected on Tuesday Oct. 5 near Diamond Dove Trail and Airport Road in north Georgetown and tested positive the next day

Williamson County animal shelter in need of fosters, adopters

In the last seven days, the animal shelter has taken in 150 pets. Now, it's asking the public's help to give these pets temporary or forever homes.

Bicyclist dies from injuries sustained in crash in Cedar Park

Cedar Park police responded to the crash on October 4 at around 11:50 a.m. at the intersection of South Bell Boulevard and East Little Elm.

Water main break causes road closure in Leander

The break happened at North West Drive and West South Street and the road could be closed all week or even longer.

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”.

Georgetown ISD teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Cory Bounds, who was hired by Georgetown ISD in August, has been identified as the suspect in the incident that happened in Temple.

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.

Leander seeing increase in car thefts, burglaries

Leander police said they’ve seen an increase in both car burglaries and car thefts in the city.

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.