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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taylor residents, businesses can now resume regular water usage

The Brazos River Authority said Wednesday afternoon that a water leak was found at its East Williamson County Water Treatment Plant.

Bicyclist hit by truck in Leander, police asking for public's help

A man riding a bike was hit by a blue Dodge Ram on July 16 in Leader. Police are asking the public if they saw the crash.

High gas prices affecting local non-profit serving seniors in Central Texas

Senior Access is a non-profit organization that provides transportation to seniors so they have access to stores like H-E-B and Walmart. High gas prices are causing difficulty for the organization.