FOX 7 Discussion: UT modeling consortium predicts ICU capacity

Dr. Kaitlyn Johnson joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the UT modeling consortium's efforts to predict where the Delta surge is headed.

Thrall Tigers dedicate season to coach who lost battle with cancer

Head coach Rick Porter passed away in June and the team says it intends to honor Porter's spirit and motto, "Trust God or Worry."

WCCHD recommends Leander ISD shut down schools for 10 days

WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.

Central Texas restaurants navigate changing labor landscape

Recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.

Leander ISD school board votes to keep school mask mandate

A resolution was approved to extend the mask requirement through September 9 after the school board heard heated testimony from parents.

Police continue to investigate deadly bicycle crash in Cedar Park

“We would like to take this time to remind everyone to please be extra alert when driving and look twice for bicyclists, motorcycles, and pedestrians.”

Family, friends surprise Elgin WWII vet with drive-by convoy

All the people that drove by are avid goers at the Cotton Country Club Dance Hall in Granger which is Dud’s favorite place to dance every Sunday.

Traffic shut down after semi rolls over on I-35 in Round Rock area

The Round Rock Police Department says an 18-wheeler rolled over just south of RM 1431/University Boulevard at around 8 a.m.

Leander ISD parents protest mask mandate

Viral outbreaks on Leander ISD campuses last year were managed by using masks, quarantines, and online classes.

Williamson County files lawsuit against City of Austin over hotel for homeless

Austin City Council recently voted to purchase the Candlewood Suites, located at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd. in Northwest Austin, for around $9 million.

Leander ISD to implement mask requirement starting Wednesday

All students, teachers, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks when indoors, including buses and all school buildings.

Round Rock ISD school board passes temporary mask mandate

RRISD is the first school district with schools in Williamson County to pass something like this. The district's first day of school is August 18.

Jarrell woman fights to bring former student home from Afghanistan

Patricia Schwindt of Jarrell is fighting to help her former student and his family come to the U.S. as the Taliban continues to take over Afghanistan.

Williamson County Pct 1 JP office working remotely this week

The office, located in Round Rock, will be working remotely beginning at noon August 16 through August 20 due to a possible COVID-19 exposure.

Mask debate continues as school year begins for some schools

The start of the 2021 school year was supposed to bring back some kind of normalcy for students, but the Delta Variant has made it difficult.

City of Georgetown helping with residential utility bills

The city says assistance is available to all qualifying City of Georgetown utility customers, including those who live in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Williamson County Sheriff pushing for competitive pay for deputies

Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason says right now their deputies are paid less than officers in nearby city police departments.

Georgetown ISD board calls for $381.6M bond election in November

Georgetown ISD says that the $381,670,000 million bond addresses district growth, aging facilities, technology, fine arts and athletics.