Back-to-school: Lockhart ISD makes improvements to campuses

Summer break is officially over at Lockhart ISD, the district says they had crews working all summer to make sure students and staff have the best back to school experience.

FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Dripping Springs vs Vandegrift

Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Dripping Springs Tigers or the Vandegrift Vipers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.

New Williamson County budget will add death investigator roles

This week, the Williamson County Commissioners court approved a $635.1 million budget that will bring nearly 50 new positions to the county, including four new death investigators.

Election Day in Austin: Travis County polling locations now available

Election Day is a little more than two months away, and in the Austin area, there will be a couple of changes voters should know about ahead of Nov. 5.

Teen's AISD school shooting threat: New details released

Giana Castillo, 17, is charged with terroristic threat. She's accused of planning an attack on Graham Elementary, which she previously attended.

Brenna Swindell reunites with loved ones after found safe in Oregon

One day after being found safe in Oregon, Brenna Swindell is reuniting with loved ones here in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin is also learning more about the domestic violence incident back in July.

Lockhart ISD replaces several HVAC units across campuses

Districts across Central Texas have been working all summer long to make sure campuses are ready for students to return. Jessica Rivera has a look at what Lockhart ISD has done.

Kaitlin Armstrong's appeal for new trial has been denied

A Court of Appeals has denied convicted murderer Kaitlin Armstrong's attempt to present new evidence for a new trial.

CapMetro announces launch of Transit Police Department

CapMetro announced the official launch of its Transit Police Department to enhance the safety of all customers and staff.

Round Rock police recover stolen vehicle; 4 people taken into custody

Four people were taken into custody after police found a stolen vehicle linked to multiple burglaries in the Hays County and Austin area.

Round Rock woman wanted home movies digitized, but store lost originals

A Round Rock woman says she is heartbroken that her family memories are gone for good. She took her family films to a store to be digitized, only to have them lost.

East Texas judge blocks Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of US citizens

The administrative stay is a big setback for an estimated half a million immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens. According to the White House, many of them have lived here for more than 20 years.