Avery-Pickett VFD operating on bare minimum after former chief's alleged theft

The Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department is working to recover after its former fire chief Billy Hughes was charged with stealing around $360,000 from the department.

Former Taylor VFD chief charged with stealing over $300K

Billy Dale Hughes Jr, former chief of the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department, faces a charge of first-degree felony theft.

Rural electrical providers prepare for winter

Rural electrical providers, like Pedernales Electric and Central Texas Electrical Co-op, are taking what they learned from Winter Storm Uri and preparing for winter.

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.

Taylor community raises money for family affected by fatal drag race

Chance Jones was at the Airport Race Wars 2 when he was hit by a car that lost control as it was crossing the finish line. His girlfriend Katie was also injured. His oldest son, Daniel, lost his life.

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.

Veterans honored during ceremony in Georgetown for Veterans Day

The ceremony included a special recognition for those who wore a uniform during the 19-year-long War on Terror and for 13 service members who died during the evacuation in Afghanistan.

Veterans to be honored during ceremony in Georgetown for Veterans Day

The event, which is free and open to the public, is being held at Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza on 2 Texas Drive at 11 a.m.

The Crossover in Cedar Park offers sports, entertainment, & wellness

The 200,000-plus square foot facility is having its grand opening on November 13 and offers a variety activities like batting cages and pickleball.

Robert Chody, Jason Nassour face new charges in Javier Ambler case

Former Williamson County Sheriff Chody and former Williamson County Attorney's Office general counsel Nassour now also face conspiracy charges.

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.

Williamson County SO investigating suspicious death in Taylor

WCSO patrol deputies responded Friday evening after a landowner found a body in a pasture in the 4200 block of County Road 414.

City of Georgetown to hold Veterans Day events

The City of Georgetown will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11.

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.

Leander ISD considering options after two bond proposals fail

Before any decision is made on what’s next, the Leander ISD school board will first have to certify the election results.

Texas parents who lost six-year-old at drag race speak out

Daniel Trujillo-Jones is one of two young children killed that day, and now his family is suing the race’s organizers.

Williamson County begins construction on CR 200 improvements

The project includes reconstruction of CR 200 to a two-lane roadway with safety improvements including a center turn lane and wider shoulders.