Williamson County

Man accused of murder, dumping body goes on trial

January 25, 2024 9:02pm CST

Gavin Roberts is charged with the murder of Justin Haden and tampering with human remains. Roberts' trial is scheduled to start on Jan. 30, 2024.

VIDEO: Hutto police catch suspect hiding in bushes with drone

January 24, 2024 9:48pm CST

Hutto's mayor and police chief are warning people, if you think you can hide after doing something illegal, think again. They showed how they caught a suspect using a drone.

Opioid epidemic: WilCo hosts awareness meeting as cases increase locally

January 24, 2024 9:43pm CST

Just last week, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office reported four fentanyl overdoses, including one death.

Hutto ISD gets creative to recruit more district police officers

January 24, 2024 4:26pm CST

House Bill 3, requiring every school campus to have an officer, has been in effect since last year. But school districts across the state are having trouble hiring enough officers to be in compliance with the bill.

Emergency feature on phones, smartwatches might be accidentally calling 911

January 23, 2024 9:37pm CST

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida gave an overview of the police department's performance for 2023 at the Georgetown City Council Meeting.

Stony Point HS basketball standout named finalist for McDonald's All-American Team

January 23, 2024 8:13pm CST

Stony Point High School basketball standout Josiah Moseley was named 1 of 48 national finalists for the McDonald's All-American Team. FOX 7 Austin's John Hygh has the story.

Taylor ISD elementary school celebrates 40 years

January 22, 2024 10:07pm CST

Students and staff, past and present, gathered together Monday to celebrate T.H. Johnson Elementary School's 40th anniversary.

Round Rock apartment complex directs residents without power to shelters

January 22, 2024 10:02pm CST

A Round Rock apartment complex reportedly sent out an email to residents left without power directing them to shelters, including one for foster children.

'Work prank,' recent rains inspire dog adoption special at WCRAS

January 22, 2024 10:01pm CST

While supplies last, WCRAS is offering an umbrella with every dog adoption. Fees are also discounted this week.

Train collides with car in Round Rock: police

January 22, 2024 5:36pm CST

A train collided with a car in southwest Round Rock early Monday morning. Police are still investigating the cause.

Heavy rains overflow creeks, streams in Central Texas

January 22, 2024 4:26pm CST

Heavy rains across Central Texas quickly flooded creeks and streams with storm water Monday, prompting road and park closures.

PHOTOS: Deer rescued from porch railing by firefighters

January 22, 2024 2:18pm CST

A deer needed a little help from Georgetown's firefighters after she got stuck in a porch railing over the weekend.

Dozens of roads in Central Texas, including Round Rock, still closed due to flooding

January 22, 2024 5:42am CST

Widespread rain in Central Texas has led to the closure of numerous low water crossings.

Round Rock apartment without power for over 24 hours as cold continues

January 21, 2024 9:30pm CST

Some Round Rock residents have been without power for over 24 hours after their apartment building's electric meters caught fire, this as central Texas continues to battle freezing temperatures.

Jury scam threatens arrest for failure to appear: officials

January 21, 2024 12:43pm CST

A jury scam in Williamson County is threatening residents with arrest if they do not pay.

Rachel Cooke missing for 22 years: Where her case stands

January 20, 2024 11:01pm CST

Rachel Cooke has been missing for over two decades since disappearing in Georgetown, Texas. Her family, and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, are still trying to find her.