Williamson County resolution to review LCRA water management plan fails
Pct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook issued the resolution for LCRA to move up its review of its water management plan to now instead of in 2025.
Pct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook issued the resolution for LCRA to move up its review of its water management plan to now instead of in 2025.
San Gabriel Fire burns 445 acres in Williamson County
An investigation determined the cause of the fire to be unintentional sparking from the use of cutting/grinding tools on metal.
An investigation determined the cause of the fire to be unintentional sparking from the use of cutting/grinding tools on metal.
Water capacity to remain above drought stage 2 trigger, LCRA predicts
Lake storage is currently at 1.16 million acre feet, below the first trigger point for Stage 1, but still well above the 900,000 acre feet amount which triggers a Stage 2 conservation request.
Lake storage is currently at 1.16 million acre feet, below the first trigger point for Stage 1, but still well above the 900,000 acre feet amount which triggers a Stage 2 conservation request.
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Round Rock
Police say the pedestrian was struck and killed by one of the involved vehicles.
Police say the pedestrian was struck and killed by one of the involved vehicles.
City of Hutto moves into Stage 3 water restrictions
The city says the main difference between Stage 2 and Stage 3 is hose-end sprinklers can't be used and watering by hand can only be done on certain days.
The city says the main difference between Stage 2 and Stage 3 is hose-end sprinklers can't be used and watering by hand can only be done on certain days.
Happy, energetic pup looking for his forever home after four years at Leander shelter
Darwin is a happy, energetic six-and-a-half year old dog that's been in the shelter since 2018. He is more than ready for a loving home!
Darwin is a happy, energetic six-and-a-half year old dog that's been in the shelter since 2018. He is more than ready for a loving home!
City of Cedar Park earns perfect AAA bond rating from S&P Global
The city says a bond rating is similar to an individual person or business's credit score and higher bond ratings means the city can issue debt and refinance existing debt at a lower interest rate.
The city says a bond rating is similar to an individual person or business's credit score and higher bond ratings means the city can issue debt and refinance existing debt at a lower interest rate.
Military Order of the Purple Heart assisting Central Texas veterans financially amid inflation
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
Williamson County approves proposal for 5 percent pay increase for elected officials
Sheriff Mike Gleason says law enforcement should be paid competitively like elected officials. If salaries aren't market-competitive, it's hard to attract qualified candidates.
Sheriff Mike Gleason says law enforcement should be paid competitively like elected officials. If salaries aren't market-competitive, it's hard to attract qualified candidates.
COVID exposure closes lobby of Justice of the Peace Precinct in Round Rock
The lobby will be closed to the public through Tuesday, August 2 to protect the health and safety of the community.
The lobby will be closed to the public through Tuesday, August 2 to protect the health and safety of the community.
San Gabriel Fire in Williamson County now 100% contained
Officials thanked “all of the first responders as well as the amazing residents for their outpouring support for the first responders working this fire. They definitely felt the love.”
Officials thanked “all of the first responders as well as the amazing residents for their outpouring support for the first responders working this fire. They definitely felt the love.”
Real estate sales in Austin pause but experts say it's not a bust
The Austin Board of Realtors can provide a comparison from a year ago. June 2021 had less than a month of housing inventory.
The Austin Board of Realtors can provide a comparison from a year ago. June 2021 had less than a month of housing inventory.
Caught on camera: Fireball lights up Central Texas sky
More than 200 reported sightings of this fireball came in from Texas and surrounding states.
More than 200 reported sightings of this fireball came in from Texas and surrounding states.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
San Gabriel Fire: Wildfire nearly contained, but still remains threat
Fire crews spent the day attacking hotspots that remained within the 451 acre scare. Monday afternoon, Walter Flocke with the Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire was 90% contained.
Fire crews spent the day attacking hotspots that remained within the 451 acre scare. Monday afternoon, Walter Flocke with the Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire was 90% contained.
Lobby of Justice of the Peace Precinct in Taylor to remain closed due to COVID
The lobby will be closed to the public through Wednesday, July 27 to protect the health and safety of the community.
The lobby will be closed to the public through Wednesday, July 27 to protect the health and safety of the community.
San Gabriel Fire: Acreage scorched following massive Liberty Hill wildfire
The cause of the 500-acre wildfire in Liberty Hill, known as the San Gabriel Fire, is unknown at this time.
The cause of the 500-acre wildfire in Liberty Hill, known as the San Gabriel Fire, is unknown at this time.
San Gabriel Fire: Photos, videos of 500-acre wildfire in Liberty Hill
Viewers from neighboring subdivisions and roadways are submitting photos and videos of smoke from and the response to the San Gabriel fire to FOX 7.
Viewers from neighboring subdivisions and roadways are submitting photos and videos of smoke from and the response to the San Gabriel fire to FOX 7.
San Gabriel Fire: 500-acre wildfire in Liberty Hill 90% contained
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Officials say it started in the 2200 block of Tower Road and moved northeast.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Officials say it started in the 2200 block of Tower Road and moved northeast.
CapMetro collecting school supplies for local kids
CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.
CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.