Texas State sets record for freshman enrollment for fall 2021

Texas State says it enrolled the largest number of new undergraduate and graduate students for the fall 2021 semester.

City of Georgetown to host POPPtoberfest Oct. 1-3

The festival, this year’s rescheduled Red Poppy Festival, kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, and runs through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

COVID-19 forces sixth-graders in 3 Leander schools to go remote

Danielson, Wiley, and Canyon Ridge middle schools in Leander ISD all have made their sixth graders go temporarily remote due to COVID-19 clusters.

Granger dance hall pays tribute to US soldiers killed in Kabul attack

The Cotton Country Club in Granger has set up a reserved table at the historic venue with 13 place settings in memory of the thirteen Americans who lost their lives.

City of Cedar Park breaks ground on 200-acre Lakeline Park

Located on 200 acres of parkland in south Cedar Park, Lakeline Park will be the largest City-owned park. Completion is planned for summer 2022. 

Taylor Ducks hope to turn things around this season

FOX 7 Austin's John Hygh talks with Taylor Ducks head coach Brandon Houston and player Jarvis Anderson in this FOX 7 Football Field Trip.

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.