Artificial intelligence expert weighs in on fake home invasion TikTok prank
Round Rock police are warning the community about a viral TikTok trend where users are creating AI-generated images of home intruders to prank roommates, neighbors and parents.
Leander ISD reinstates dozens of books after being removed from classrooms
Dozens of books are allowed to be used again in Leander ISD classrooms.
1 dead, 1 other injured after deadly stabbing in Taylor
One person is dead and another was injured after a stabbing in Taylor, police said.
Viral fake home invasion trend causing 'misuse of emergency services': police
Round Rock police say its officers have responded to two hoax calls related to a viral social media trend where teens are staging home invasions with AI-generated images and texts to their parents.
WilCo corrections officer arrested for family violence assault
A Williamson County Sheriff's Office corrections officer was arrested for family violence assault.
Anonymous donor pays off lunch debt for all Taylor ISD students
An anonymous donor has paid off all lunch debt across all Taylor ISD campuses, says the district.
New details released in Georgetown triple murder
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a triple murder in Georgetown. An arrest affidavit provided new details in the deadly shooting.
WilCo officials investigating serial church burglar
A man investigators believe is responsible for a series of church burglaries has struck again. The latest incident happened this past Sunday in Liberty Hill.
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: Suspect will not have bond reduced
One of the suspects in the deadly shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth celebration is to remain in jail.
Severe drought conditions in Williamson County pose fire risk
A burn ban is in effect for the next three months in Williamson County due to severe drought conditions.
Deceased bat found in Georgetown tests positive for rabies
A deceased bat found in Georgetown has tested positive for rabies.
Georgetown triple shooting: Man arrested for capital murder
A man was arrested in connection with a triple murder at a Georgetown apartment earlier this month.
Burn ban in effect for Williamson County due to 'severe drought conditions'
A burn ban is in effect in Williamson County for the next three months due to severe drought conditions.
Taylor residents fight sale of property to tech developer
A community in the City of Taylor is filing a lawsuit to stop the development of a 135,000 square foot data center on land that was originally deeded to be a park.
City of Hutto unveils veteran memorial wall
It's a project that was several years in the making, and now the City of Hutto has a permanent way to honor its veterans, both past and present.
East WilCo Highway Project aims to keep pace with growth
The Williamson County Commission approved $25 million in funding for the East WilCo Highway Project.
Leander ISD pauses dozens of books in classrooms in response to state law
Leander ISD has temporarily pulled dozens of books from classrooms, including the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird", to ensure compliance with a new state law that went into effect on Sept. 1.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: Vandegrift vs Vista Ridge
Who will win in Week 5's Game of the Week: the Vandegrift Vipers or the Vista Ridge Raiders? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
4-year-old in hospital after being shot in Williamson County
A four-year-old is in the hospital after being shot at a home in Williamson County, the sheriff's office said.