WilCo officials tackling illegal dumping problem
The Precinct 4 Constables found a pile with lots of bathroom items like counter tops and even a sink in a corn field in thrall.
The Precinct 4 Constables found a pile with lots of bathroom items like counter tops and even a sink in a corn field in thrall.
City of Round Rock asks west side residents to conserve water during water main repair
The City of Round Rock is asking residents west of I-35 to conserve water through Tuesday, July 18, while crews repair a major water main break.
The City of Round Rock is asking residents west of I-35 to conserve water through Tuesday, July 18, while crews repair a major water main break.
Man accused of stealing trailer in Hutto with $50K worth of property inside
Thousands of dollars of personal property have disappeared from a Hutto storage facility, and officials believe it's connected to one person.
Thousands of dollars of personal property have disappeared from a Hutto storage facility, and officials believe it's connected to one person.
Police identify 'suspicious items' from Cedar Park home
Cedar Park police identified the "suspicious items" inside a home that forced some neighbors to evacuate and, others to shelter in place Wednesday evening.
Cedar Park police identified the "suspicious items" inside a home that forced some neighbors to evacuate and, others to shelter in place Wednesday evening.
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Brushy Creek MUD
A mosquito trap sample collected in the Brushy Creek MUD, unincorporated Williamson County, tested positive for West Nile virus.
A mosquito trap sample collected in the Brushy Creek MUD, unincorporated Williamson County, tested positive for West Nile virus.
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
Kia thefts: Texans raise awareness after having vehicles stolen recently
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
Round Rock firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain
A brood of ducklings wandered into a storm drain in Round Rock and got themselves stuck, so firefighters went to their rescue.
A brood of ducklings wandered into a storm drain in Round Rock and got themselves stuck, so firefighters went to their rescue.
Georgetown residents asked to conserve water as city enters Stage 2 restrictions
Nothing beats the Texas heat like water, but the City of Georgetown has asked its residents to cut back.
Nothing beats the Texas heat like water, but the City of Georgetown has asked its residents to cut back.
Closures on I-35 in Round Rock overnight July 9 and 10
If you take I-35 through Round Rock in the overnight hours on July 9 and July 10 you'll want to be prepared for some closures on the highway.
If you take I-35 through Round Rock in the overnight hours on July 9 and July 10 you'll want to be prepared for some closures on the highway.
FOX 7 Focus: Growing concerns in LGBTQ+ community
In this FOX 7 Focus, Ricardo Martinez with Equality Texas sits down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss growing concerns within the LGBTQ community and recent anti-LGBTQ legislation.
In this FOX 7 Focus, Ricardo Martinez with Equality Texas sits down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss growing concerns within the LGBTQ community and recent anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Dozens of veterans speak on new laws in WilCo impacting them
The goal of the meeting was to talk about new laws impacting veterans, changes to the local department, and maybe, most importantly, for some of the attendees, getting answers.
The goal of the meeting was to talk about new laws impacting veterans, changes to the local department, and maybe, most importantly, for some of the attendees, getting answers.
Thousands celebrate at annual Round Rock Fourth of July Parade
Thousands gathered in downtown Round Rock on Tuesday morning to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Thousands gathered in downtown Round Rock on Tuesday morning to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Firework violations could cost residents thousands of dollars
Fireworks violations could cost residents thousands of dollars in fines.
Fireworks violations could cost residents thousands of dollars in fines.
San Antonio police officer arrested for criminal mischief & trespassing
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office notified the San Antonio Police Department that the off-duty officer was arrested.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office notified the San Antonio Police Department that the off-duty officer was arrested.
Car fire video posted by Georgetown firefighters receives viral response
Georgetown firefighters received some viral responses after posting a video of a car fire.
Georgetown firefighters received some viral responses after posting a video of a car fire.
Fourth of July celebrations in the Austin area
Celebrate Independence Day with some of our favorite celebrations and firework shows across Austin and central Texas!
Celebrate Independence Day with some of our favorite celebrations and firework shows across Austin and central Texas!
Northbound I-35 mainlanes to close July 6 for Williams Drive beam set
Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday July 6, mainlanes will close to traffic between SH 29 and Northwest Boulevard in Georgetown.
Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday July 6, mainlanes will close to traffic between SH 29 and Northwest Boulevard in Georgetown.
Loved ones, community members honor woman killed at Cedar Park gas station
Loved ones and community members are remembering 24-year-old Akira Ross, who police say was shot and killed at a gas station in Cedar Park.
Loved ones and community members are remembering 24-year-old Akira Ross, who police say was shot and killed at a gas station in Cedar Park.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office joins federal law enforcement in fentanyl task force
Local officials are ramping up efforts to address the recent rise in fentanyl overdoses. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is joining with other law enforcement to form the Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team.
Local officials are ramping up efforts to address the recent rise in fentanyl overdoses. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is joining with other law enforcement to form the Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team.