Hernandez Middle School lockdown lifted; no 'suspicious person' found

Hernandez Middle School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning as a precaution after a report of a suspicious person with a weapon near the campus, officials say.

Round Rock bomb threat 'no danger to the public', police say

Police said at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at a home in the 2100 block of Jasmine Path.

Jarrell ISD bond package aims to address enrollment growth

Jarrell residents will vote on a series of bonds that aim to fund the construction of new school buildings and facilities, as well as the purchase of new school buses.

Hutto ISD school board approves $522M Bond Election to address enrollment growth

Hutto ISD is the fourth-fastest growing school district in the Central Texas area. To keep up with the growth, the school district is working on three separate propositions.

Thousands of Easter eggs dropped from helicopter at Santa Rita Ranch

Kids of all ages got to hunt for thousands of Easter eggs dropped from a helicopter at Santa Rita Ranch. The eggs were originally supposed to be dropped from hot air balloons, but wind gusts led to a last minute switch.

Round Rock students stage walk-out to protest gun violence

Students at Round Rock High School walked out of school Wednesday afternoon, as part of a nationwide walk-out protesting gun violence.

Easter events and specials from across Central Texas

Easter is just around the corner, and restaurants and businesses across Central Texas are celebrating with brunch specials, egg hunts and fun for people of all ages.

Renewed push to make Narcan more available in Central Texas schools

With kids easily scoring fentanyl-laced pills by text or social media, Williamson County officials are partnering with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and local school districts to make Narcan easier to access in schools, to reverse fentanyl’s deadly effects.

Central Texas weather: Severe storms subsides, clouds overnight

Central Texas, including Austin and the northern half of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area, is in a slight risk for severe weather, specifically for large hail. FOX 7 Austin's weather team has your forecast to help you stay weather aware.