Water outage in Manor: Elementary school cancels classes

Presidential Meadows Elementary School says it has canceled classes due to ongoing water outages in Manor.

Central Texas districts talk about legislature's school funding

Many local school districts are hoping to see lawmakers increase school funding, after failing to do so last session. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with the superintendents of Del Valle ISD and Hays CISD.

Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means

As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.

Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson resigns effective immediately

Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned his position effective immediately, saying he will "no longer be a focal point for these self-serving interests to deflect from their actions."

Texas representative proposes to partner after being sworn into office

Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.

Iconic Austin Tex-Mex restaurant Trudy's closes last location

After more than 40 years, Trudy's Tex-Mex has announced it is closing its only remaining brick-and-mortar restaurant on Burnet Road.

Enchanted Rock to get major expansion: TWPD

The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in the Hill Country is set to double in size.

West Lake Hills Police Department to utilize license plate readers

West Lake Hills is the latest police department to use license plate readers. It’s a controversial technology police, HOAs and businesses are using to fight crime.

Austin-area firefighters head to southern California to help fight wildfires

More than 100 Texas firefighters and equipment are in southern California to help battle the deadly wildfires. Some Austin-area firefighters are also making the trip.

Austin fire responds to several homeless-related fires

Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures.