School bus drivers compete in annual safety competition in Hays County

Elite school bus drivers from across North America are gathered in Hays County, Texas, to compete in a national skills competition emphasizing safety, set against the backdrop of a community still impacted by a tragic bus crash earlier this year.

Texas THC ban: What's ahead in the special session | Texas: The Issue Is

A last-minute veto by Governor Greg Abbott put a new twist on the fight over THC in Texas. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked with hemp industry advocate Cynthia Cabrera of Hometown Hero about the battle ahead.

Taylor Pride continues festival despite pride proclamation denial

Taylor Pride held its annual Pride Month festival on Saturday. It comes after the city's mayor denied the annual pride proclamation.

Salvation Army helps central Texans beat heat
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Beating the Texas heat isn?t easy, especially if you don?t have air conditioning. But thanks to a local fan drive, hundreds of central Texas residents now have a way to stay cool this summer.

Businesses partner with Salvation Army to help central Texans beat the heat

Beating the Texas heat isn’t easy, especially if you don’t have air conditioning. But thanks to a local fan drive, hundreds of central Texas residents now have a way to stay cool this summer.

Black bear sighting in Buda neighborhood

Residents in Hays County are on alert after a flyer was shared online, warning of a recent bear sighting in a Buda neighborhood.

Buda community gives back to firefighter battling Stage 4 cancer

After giving more than a decade of service to the Buda community, one fireman is fighting for his life with stage four cancer, but he's not doing it alone.

'Liver King' says he 'will never stop' after arrest over alleged threat against Joe Rogan

Social media influencer Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” bonded out of jail after allegedly making a terroristic threat against Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan.

Austin ISD approves 'turnaround plan' for 3 failing schools

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing schools that are at risk of state takeover. They also passed a budget that included a deficit of millions of dollars.

Two charged with murder in deadly East Austin shootout

Two people are charged with murder after a man was killed in the crossfire of an East Austin shooting in December.

Central Texas Food Bank reacts to Gov. Abbott's slashing of summer lunch program

Governor Greg Abbott rejected a $60 million budget proposal that would have allowed Texas to join a federal summer lunch program designed to help low-income children.

Tar balls appearing on Texas beaches

The Padre Island National Seashore says that tar balls have been reported at all beaches in the park.