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.

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.

Taylor residents fight sale of property to data center
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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.

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.

Porcupine spotted at Round Rock shopping center: police

The La Frontera shopping center in Round Rock had a rather unusual shopper last week…a porcupine.