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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pflugerville Public Library closed until Wednesday morning; police investigating 'potential threat'
The Pflugerville Public Library is closed until Wednesday morning "out of an abundance of caution", police say.
The Pflugerville Public Library is closed until Wednesday morning "out of an abundance of caution", police say.
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?
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.
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.
“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.
Texas Lottery adds new security measure to vending machines
Texas Lottery players will now be required to scan their ID at self-service vending machines.
Texas Lottery players will now be required to scan their ID at self-service vending machines.
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.
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.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS task force to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism
Governor Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Department of Public Safety, focusing on the prevention and protection of our local communities.
Governor Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Department of Public Safety, focusing on the prevention and protection of our local communities.
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.
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.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell named next president of Southern Methodist University
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
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.
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.
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?
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?
Texas Supreme Court hearing on 2021 winter storm lawsuits could signal plan to change ruling
The state's highest court will decide whether more than 15,000 plaintiffs can move forward with their claims against Texas utilities. One legal expert claims this could mean the justices want to make changes to the lower court's ruling.
The state's highest court will decide whether more than 15,000 plaintiffs can move forward with their claims against Texas utilities. One legal expert claims this could mean the justices want to make changes to the lower court's ruling.
Dog in Kyle shot to death at home; police investigating
Police are investigating after a dog was shot to death in Kyle.
Police are investigating after a dog was shot to death in Kyle.
Lotz of BBQ food truck reunited with its owner after being stolen in SE Austin
The Lotz of BBQ food truck in Southeast Austin has been reunited with its owner after it was stolen the morning after Christmas.
The Lotz of BBQ food truck in Southeast Austin has been reunited with its owner after it was stolen the morning after Christmas.
Texas Governor activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Department of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this week.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Department of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this week.