WATCH: Fulshear police officer wrangles gator with his bare hands
It was quite the day for the Fulshear Police Department on Friday. Lt. Bill Henry tells FOX 26 that he and Officer Stewart got a call around 7 a.m. regarding a gator in the backyard of a home in the Polo Ranch Subdivision.
It was quite the day for the Fulshear Police Department on Friday. Lt. Bill Henry tells FOX 26 that he and Officer Stewart got a call around 7 a.m. regarding a gator in the backyard of a home in the Polo Ranch Subdivision.
Teen charged with terroristic threat for allegedly making 'concerning' Instagram posts
A teen has been charged with terroristic threat after she allegedly made some 'concerning' statements on social media regarding an Austin ISD elementary school.
A teen has been charged with terroristic threat after she allegedly made some 'concerning' statements on social media regarding an Austin ISD elementary school.
Texas DPS director announces retirement at trooper graduation
Texas DPS director Steve McCraw is stepping down after 15 years as head of DPS. He announced his retirement at Friday's trooper graduation.
Texas DPS director Steve McCraw is stepping down after 15 years as head of DPS. He announced his retirement at Friday's trooper graduation.
Texas cheerleader's alleged shooter indicted by Bastrop County grand jury
The man accused of shooting a Texas high school cheerleader last spring has been indicted for the incident.
The man accused of shooting a Texas high school cheerleader last spring has been indicted for the incident.
Child struck, injured in South Austin crash; APD looking for driver who did not stop to help her
A young girl was riding her bike when a Jeep crashed into her and injured her, before leaving the scene without calling 911. Austin police are now looking for the driver.
A young girl was riding her bike when a Jeep crashed into her and injured her, before leaving the scene without calling 911. Austin police are now looking for the driver.
Texas shooting spree suspect asks to represent himself
The man accused of a multi-county shooting spree that left six dead and three injured asked if he could represent himself during his first Travis County court appearance.
The man accused of a multi-county shooting spree that left six dead and three injured asked if he could represent himself during his first Travis County court appearance.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County burns thousands of acres
Crews are working on containing the North Art Complex Fire in Mason County which has burned an estimated 3,000 acres.
Crews are working on containing the North Art Complex Fire in Mason County which has burned an estimated 3,000 acres.
Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw retiring after 15 years as state’s top law enforcement officer
The longtime head of the Department of Public Safety will step down at the end of the year.
The longtime head of the Department of Public Safety will step down at the end of the year.
East Austin homicide is city's 40th this year; police investigating
Austin police say a suspect in the city's latest homicide has not been arrested and that the investigation is ongoing.
Austin police say a suspect in the city's latest homicide has not been arrested and that the investigation is ongoing.
Power outages across Austin impact thousands Thursday night
Outages across Austin impacted thousands of customers again after a power outage the previous night.
Outages across Austin impacted thousands of customers again after a power outage the previous night.
Power outage in Taylor impacts customers
Almost all Oncor customers in Taylor have had their power restored after an outage Thursday night.
Almost all Oncor customers in Taylor have had their power restored after an outage Thursday night.
VIDEO: Man with machete attempts to break into home; homeowner confronts him with gun
A Liberty Hill homeowner thwarted a man's attempt to break into his home with a machete and the whole incident was captured on video.
A Liberty Hill homeowner thwarted a man's attempt to break into his home with a machete and the whole incident was captured on video.
Brother of 1980 cold case victim speaks out after police identify suspect
Charles Wolfe, brother of murder victim Susan Wolfe, is speaking out after police say they have identified her alleged killer after decades. Wolfe spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen in this Missing in Texas.
Charles Wolfe, brother of murder victim Susan Wolfe, is speaking out after police say they have identified her alleged killer after decades. Wolfe spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen in this Missing in Texas.
Georgetown residents frustrated with frequent year-round power outages
A group of Oncor customers in East Georgetown say power outages are an issue they deal with frequently and are calling on the utility to fix the issue.
A group of Oncor customers in East Georgetown say power outages are an issue they deal with frequently and are calling on the utility to fix the issue.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces approval of federal disaster assistance for 10 counties following Beryl
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the federal government has updated the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 10 additional Texas counties.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the federal government has updated the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 10 additional Texas counties.
Austin eatery Aviary Wine & Kitchen closes
Aviary Wine & Kitchen has closed, with management citing the COVID-19 pandemic, rising rent costs, and additional setbacks during a historic heat wave.
Aviary Wine & Kitchen has closed, with management citing the COVID-19 pandemic, rising rent costs, and additional setbacks during a historic heat wave.
Georgetown dementia support group wins national grant, plans expansion
A Georgetown nonprofit that supports dementia patients and their caregivers is looking to expand its services after receiving a grant from the National Alzheimer's Association.
A Georgetown nonprofit that supports dementia patients and their caregivers is looking to expand its services after receiving a grant from the National Alzheimer's Association.
Amber Alert discontinues: Authorities locate 12-year-old last seen in Nacogdoches
Authorities have discontinued a local Amber Alert for 12-year-old Roselyn Smith. According to officials, she was found. No other details were released.
Authorities have discontinued a local Amber Alert for 12-year-old Roselyn Smith. According to officials, she was found. No other details were released.
Power restored to thousands after substation goes offline due to high temps
Thousands were without power Wednesday night on the hottest day of the year after an Austin Energy substation went down.
Thousands were without power Wednesday night on the hottest day of the year after an Austin Energy substation went down.
Bicyclist found injured, dies at Williamson County hospital; sheriff's office investigating
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in investigating the death of a bicyclist near Andice.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in investigating the death of a bicyclist near Andice.