Hutto hosts first annual CROWN Act Festival to celebrate hair discrimination ban
The CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race, went into effect on Friday. Businesses in Hutto celebrated the new law with the first CROWN Act Festival.
The CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race, went into effect on Friday. Businesses in Hutto celebrated the new law with the first CROWN Act Festival.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Vandegrift vs Cedar Park
Over half the viewers who voted were right on the money with the Vandegrift Vipers, who dominated over the Cedar Park Timberwolves to stay undefeated for the 2023-24 Central Texas high school football season.
Over half the viewers who voted were right on the money with the Vandegrift Vipers, who dominated over the Cedar Park Timberwolves to stay undefeated for the 2023-24 Central Texas high school football season.
Hurricane Idalia: Round Rock, Travis County fire crews help in relief efforts
Fire departments across Central Texas are sending crews to help with recovery efforts from natural disasters, including Hurricane Idalia.
Fire departments across Central Texas are sending crews to help with recovery efforts from natural disasters, including Hurricane Idalia.
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown
A Health District contractor is planning to conduct truck-mounted spraying on the evenings of Sept. 3-4, weather permitting, in the area of the Yellow Rose Trail in Sun City.
A Health District contractor is planning to conduct truck-mounted spraying on the evenings of Sept. 3-4, weather permitting, in the area of the Yellow Rose Trail in Sun City.
Rock Quarry Fire: Crews work to control 21-acre grass fire near Jarrell
Williamson County crews are working to put out a grass fire just south of Jarrell.
Williamson County crews are working to put out a grass fire just south of Jarrell.
Austin man involved in deadly hit-and-run crash in Leander arrested
Gonzalez was wanted for leaving the scene of a crash in Leander on Aug. 26 that killed two people and injured three others.
Gonzalez was wanted for leaving the scene of a crash in Leander on Aug. 26 that killed two people and injured three others.
Taylor man found guilty of sexually abusing children sentenced to life in prison
A Williamson County jury found Juan J. Banda guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A Williamson County jury found Juan J. Banda guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Texas dove hunting season returns Sept. 1; hunters asked to be prepared
Before stepping out the door, Texas game wardens said any responsible dove hunter would check their paperwork.
Before stepping out the door, Texas game wardens said any responsible dove hunter would check their paperwork.
Williamson County approves $560M budget, tax rate for 2023-24 fiscal year
The total Williamson County budget comprises the general fund, road and bridge fund, and debt service fund.
The total Williamson County budget comprises the general fund, road and bridge fund, and debt service fund.
Family mourns loss of mother, son following deadly crash in Leander; suspect at large
A family is mourning after the loss of a mother and son in a deadly crash over the weekend. Leander police are still searching for a driver who was involved.
A family is mourning after the loss of a mother and son in a deadly crash over the weekend. Leander police are still searching for a driver who was involved.
Williamson County deputies want help from DPS troopers amid staffing crisis
The Williamson County Deputies Association say something has to be done or they will have to call in state assistance.
The Williamson County Deputies Association say something has to be done or they will have to call in state assistance.
Leander police searching for driver involved in crash that killed two, hospitalized four
Two people are dead and four are in the hospital after a crash on the 183A Toll Road Frontage Road in Leander. Police are searching for one of the drivers involved in the crash, who fled the scene on foot.
Two people are dead and four are in the hospital after a crash on the 183A Toll Road Frontage Road in Leander. Police are searching for one of the drivers involved in the crash, who fled the scene on foot.
Hutto teacher wears t-shirts to promote trade jobs
Every Wednesday, teachers at Hutto Middle School are able to sport their college t-shirts to get their students interested in higher education. Bill Rhoades wanted to wear something different this year.
Every Wednesday, teachers at Hutto Middle School are able to sport their college t-shirts to get their students interested in higher education. Bill Rhoades wanted to wear something different this year.
Central Texas high school football games delay start times due to heat
Football season is back in Central Texas, and players have more than just an opposing team to beat this year. They are also facing off against the heat.
Football season is back in Central Texas, and players have more than just an opposing team to beat this year. They are also facing off against the heat.
Woman kidnapped from Harker Heights; found in Round Rock motel
According to the Harker Heights Police Department, the 31-year-old sent a text message to her roommate saying she had been kidnapped and thought she was going to die.
According to the Harker Heights Police Department, the 31-year-old sent a text message to her roommate saying she had been kidnapped and thought she was going to die.
Dog at Georgetown Animal Shelter tests positive for canine distemper
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is dealing with an outbreak of canine distemper, and is urgently calling on community members to foster or adopt dogs to help stop the spread of the disease
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is dealing with an outbreak of canine distemper, and is urgently calling on community members to foster or adopt dogs to help stop the spread of the disease
Person found dead in Brushy Creek; police investigating
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says a person was found dead in the area of Southern Cross Drive.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says a person was found dead in the area of Southern Cross Drive.
Leander city manager resigns for position in Nacogdoches
Rick Beverlin has served as Leander's city manager for nearly four years. His last day will be Nov. 1.
Rick Beverlin has served as Leander's city manager for nearly four years. His last day will be Nov. 1.
Round Rock couple celebrates wedding at Chick-fil-A
A Round Rock couple recently tied the knot and immediately went to their go-to restaurant. Their wedding portraits at a Chick-fil-A has since gone viral on social media.
A Round Rock couple recently tied the knot and immediately went to their go-to restaurant. Their wedding portraits at a Chick-fil-A has since gone viral on social media.
Missing Georgetown teen found by San Antonio police
16-year-old Ava Harris was found two weeks after she went missing from her home and has been reunited with her family, says Georgetown police.
16-year-old Ava Harris was found two weeks after she went missing from her home and has been reunited with her family, says Georgetown police.