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.

The Mission Continues gives back to Austin elementary school

This month, The Mission Continues, a veteran's volunteer group, embarked on a day of service to honor 9/11 by giving back to their community.

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.

Texas AG Ken Paxton serves up burgers at Plano McDondalds

The videos show Paxton passing orders through the drive-through window, working the french fry station, and taking a look at the order monitor.

Suspect identified in Austin's 1991 yogurt shop murders

The suspect in connection to the 1991 “I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" murder case has been identified.

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.

Texas sex offender added to Top 10 Most Wanted list

The San Antonio native has been wanted since March after failing to comply with his registration requirements, DPS says.

Texas gang member gets 20 years in prison for selling stolen codeine

Daniel Ortiz and his codefendants were found to have distracted law enforcement while they robbed a pharmacy of codeine and other drugs.

City of Austin in its final stages of relocating controversial homeless center

​The City of Austin is in its final stages of relocating its Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, which has long been under scrutiny from the community. However, the proposed new location is also facing some pushback.

Austin Animal Center no longer required to notify APA! before spaying pregnant animals

Austin City Council voted to allow the Austin Animal Center to spay pregnant animals without contacting a rescue organization first. This is to help with overcrowding and budget issues.

Texas man executed for 'exorcism' death of toddler

Blaine Milam used his final words to "implore" those in attendance to accept Jesus Christ into their lives.