Why won't mail be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 9?

The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9.

Austin winter weather: How to keep your car safe in cold weather

With winter weather here in Central Texas, here are some safety tips for your vehicle, including how to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Gov. Abbott updates ongoing response to severe winter weather in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He held a news conference in Austin.

Austin weather: Winter storm preps and snow chances

Today is transition day with the weather scene. Still waiting on more moisture and the Western low to arrive before the rain chances really increase

Deadly officer-involved shooting after alleged drunk driving crash in Round Rock

The Round Rock Police Department is investigating after a man involved in an alleged drunk driving crash got out of the car, walked into a wooded area and began shooting at officers.

Texas schools hoping lawmakers increase funding during legislative session

The new legislative session starts soon. All this month, 7 On Your Side will be taking a look at some of the big issues at the state capitol. Among them is education after the legislature failed to pass a school funding measures during the last session.

Hays County leaders approve program to help suspects deemed mentally unfit for trial

The Hays County Commissioners Court is supporting a future jail-based competency restoration (JBCR) program. It would provide therapy and treatment for incompetent defendants.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather

Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.

Is the Texas power grid ready for this week's winter storm?

As winter weather moves into Texas this week, many are having flashbacks of 2021. Is the state's power grid ready for another winter storm?

Ken Paxton's whistleblower case returns to Travis County District Court

The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.

Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'

“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.

Family of dog shot to death in Kyle looking for answers

Kyle police are looking for the person who shot and killed a family’s dog in their backyard. It happened late last month in the Waterleaf neighborhood.

Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of Texas Supreme Court

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the next chief justice of the court.

Rejected personalized license plates (Texas' Version): 'CKNBUTT,' 'ON1YFNS,' 'H4WKTUA'

Imagine pulling up behind someone at a red light and reading their license plate: "CKNBUTT," "L8R LSER", and "H4WKTUA." For some, they're punny. For others, it's a road trip pastime.

Deaf woman sues ER in Round Rock for being denied interpreter & treated against her will

A deaf woman is suing an emergency room in Round Rock. She claims the doctors and nurses denied her right to an interpreter and was treated against her will. Attorneys for the defendants deny the allegations.

Austin weather: Freezing temperatures and snow chances

The cold spell rolls on and Central Texas is waking up the second morning in a row to a freeze. The big question is will we see snow?