Williamson County

Water main break causes RM 1431 shutdown in Cedar Park

September 18, 2019 5:03pm CDT

A water main break led to lanes of RM 1431 to be shut down in Cedar Park Wednesday afternoon

Leander police need help identifying sexual assault suspect

September 18, 2019 12:26pm CDT

Leander police are asking the public for help identifying and locating an alleged sexual assault suspect.

Round Rock police looking for information on aggravated robbery

September 18, 2019 12:18pm CDT

The Round Rock Police Department is asking the public for help with information about an aggravated robbery.

Pflugerville & Round Rock police investigating separate attempted child luring incidents

September 18, 2019 12:01pm CDT

Police in Pflugerville and Round Rock are investigating two separate attempted child luring incidents and are asking the public for help in identifying possible suspects.

Policy changes coming to Williamson County with the legalization of hemp

September 18, 2019 11:50am CDT

The Sheriff is working on a policy change because of the new state law that legalized hemp, and CBD oil, which have low levels of THC.

Pflugerville looking into animal shelter partnership with Williamson County

September 18, 2019 11:46am CDT

The City of Pflugerville is looking into the option of partnering with Williamson County to use their animal shelter.

Homes, businesses in Taylor prep for storm following recent flooding

September 18, 2019 11:16am CDT

With more rain on the way, people in Taylor are concerned.

Woman in custody following fatal shooting in Round Rock

September 18, 2019 11:04am CDT

A woman has been arrested following a shooting in Round Rock. Her identity has not been released at this time.

City of Round Rock explains wastewater spill that killed thousands of Brushy Creek fish

September 18, 2019 10:58am CDT

At least several thousand fish are dead in Brushy Creek, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists. Catfish, Bass, Sunfish, Minnows...

Round Rock father asking son's killer to come forward

September 18, 2019 10:49am CDT

Twenty-three-year-old Jonathan Rogers was shot and killed in North Austin the night of August 24, 2018. It may have been ten months ago, but the pain still feels like it was the day of. "We sit there and probably cry between three and four times a day," said David Rogers, Jonathan’s father.

Legal hemp poses challenges for Texas prosecutors

September 18, 2019 9:08am CDT

Legalizing hemp in Texas is having unexpected consequences that are affecting criminal cases involving marijuana throughout the entire state.

Fourth of July holiday prompts talk of firework safety

September 18, 2019 9:06am CDT

The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.

Early morning SWAT standoff involving baby ends peacefully

September 17, 2019 9:44pm CDT

An early morning SWAT standoff in Round Rock ended peacefully.

Car crashes into FOX 7 employee's home

September 17, 2019 9:39pm CDT

A FOX 7 employee and her husband had an unnerving experience early Sunday morning when a car crashed into their shed.

City of Granger gets economic boost for downtown revitalization

September 17, 2019 9:01pm CDT

Downtown Granger could be a poster child for the spirit of Texas, just ask Jamie Church, owner of Cotton Country Club. "You walk down the streets and get that small town feel. Everyone here is just true genuine people," she said.

Thirteen people in custody following SWAT situation

September 17, 2019 5:14pm CDT

Police officers have been responding to a SWAT situation in Round Rock since 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10. A suspect has barricaded himself inside a business, according to authorities.

Fatal Cedar Park crash sentence criticized

September 16, 2019 9:49pm CDT

Seven years in prison was the sentence handed down Monday by a Williamson County jury to a man who killed two children during a road racing incident last year.