Texas Education Agency releases school district & school grades

The Texas Education Agency has released letter grades for state school districts and schools under a new rating system with which some public school officials are not happy.

Central Texas drought sparks water restrictions

The dry conditions in central Texas are taking a toll on home owners and businesses alike.

Cattle "bone-yard" in Liberty Hill
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The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a cattle "bone-yard" found in Liberty Hill.

38 animals rescued in Georgetown
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14 animals were found dead in Georgetown on Tuesday night, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.?38 other animals were rescued.

Wilco Burn Ban
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Williamson County is currently under a burn ban.

Cedar Park warns public about ?bank jugging?
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?Bank jugging? is a crime trend originally from Houston but has made its way to central Texas.

Death in Granger
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Investigators are awaiting the autopsy results of a woman found dead in her home Tuesday night.

2018 July 4th Parade and Frontier Days Celebration
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Come join FOX 7 AUSTIN NEWS anchors Rebecca Thomas, Mike Warren, Dennis De La Pena, and Chief Meteorologist Scott Fisher in Round Rock for the annual July 4th Parade and Frontier Days Celebration. This event is free to All.

Navy mom surprises daughter in Hutto
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Navy Chief Petty Officer Marqueta Grant is home after a seven-month long deployment.

Navy mom surprises daughter in Hutto
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Navy Chief Petty Officer Marqueta Grant is home after a seven-month long deployment.

Del Valle taking safety into their own hands instead of waiting for Austin to build fire station

It was a rainy day in Del Valle on Friday.  Kind of an understatement actually.                  It's days like this one that remind Berdoll Farms residents like Ashley Yonkin...that help, if they needed it, is really far away. "Lightning may strike, may start a fire, there's the chance of some type of emergency, flood," Yonkin said.

Williamson County murder of Jessica Harris, family hopes for clues

August 2, 2018 will mark 24 years since an Austin woman was murdered and dumped on the side of a road in rural Williamson County.

Georgetown PD asking public for help identifying Sun City prowler
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The Georgetown Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a person who could be possibly involved in a series of incidents in the Sun City Neighborhoods over the past 24 months.

Police save man from apartment
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Cedar Park police saved an unconscious?man's life recently from an apartment that was filled with smoke.?

Georgetown Firefighter dancing
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Lieutenant Josh Ratliff dances up a storm after a morning work out. (Credit: Wes Crossland)

Police: Austin bomber's motive still unknown, despite video

A 25-minute cellphone video left behind by the bomber whose deadly explosives terrorized Austin for weeks details the differences among the weapons he built and amounts to a confession, police said. But his motive remains a mystery.   

Roommates of Austin bomber questioned by authorities

UPDATE: The second roommate that was questioned has been released, according to the Austin Police Department. Their names are not being released because they are not under arrest at this time.

With bombings over, several city leaders want Brian Manley as permanent Austin Police Chief

Following the death of the suspect allegedly responsible for a series of bombings in Austin, several Austin City Council members and public safety leaders voiced support on Wednesday to appoint Austin’s long-time interim police chief Brian Manley to permanent police chief.