How much are property taxes going to go up in Williamson County?
Almost every city in Williamson County is expected to raise property taxes this year, but how much exactly? Here's a closer look at how those increases will impact Wilco homeowners.
Almost every city in Williamson County is expected to raise property taxes this year, but how much exactly? Here's a closer look at how those increases will impact Wilco homeowners.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County almost fully contained
Fire crews across Texas are fighting multiple wildfires, including one that has burned over 4,300 acres in Mason County.
Fire crews across Texas are fighting multiple wildfires, including one that has burned over 4,300 acres in Mason County.
City of Taylor under Stage 2 water restrictions, per Brazos River Authority
The Brazos River Authority has initiated a Stage 2 drought response for the city of Taylor. Consumers are required to reduce their water usage by 10% effective immediately.
The Brazos River Authority has initiated a Stage 2 drought response for the city of Taylor. Consumers are required to reduce their water usage by 10% effective immediately.
2025 Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett talks about choosing UT
Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett recently spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Julian Martinez about why he committed to UT over competing schools like Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M.
Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett recently spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Julian Martinez about why he committed to UT over competing schools like Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M.
Amber Alert Ryan Akagbusi: 8-year-old nonverbal boy last seen in Fort Bend County
A local Amber Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi out of Fort Bend County. He was last seen in the Richmond area at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.
A local Amber Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi out of Fort Bend County. He was last seen in the Richmond area at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.
APH provides free Mpox vaccines as global concern grows
A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.
A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.
Bastrop mayor recall petition faces setback over signatures
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas preseason rankings
High school football season is back in central Texas! Here are FOX 7 Austin's preseason rankings for the 2024 season.
High school football season is back in central Texas! Here are FOX 7 Austin's preseason rankings for the 2024 season.
Child drowns in pool at Pflugerville apartment complex
Pflugerville police say a child drowned in a pool at an apartment complex early Saturday morning.
Pflugerville police say a child drowned in a pool at an apartment complex early Saturday morning.
Over 120 lbs of marijuana seized in Georgetown traffic stop: sheriff
Williamson County Sheriff's deputies seized pounds of marijuana and thousands of dollars during a traffic stop in Georgetown.
Williamson County Sheriff's deputies seized pounds of marijuana and thousands of dollars during a traffic stop in Georgetown.
Austin Energy says permanent fix is in place for SW Austin transformer
A permanent fix is in place at a Southwest Austin substation that went offline Thursday night and caused thousands of residents to lose power.
A permanent fix is in place at a Southwest Austin substation that went offline Thursday night and caused thousands of residents to lose power.
New charges filed in Round Rock Juneteenth shooting
One of the teens involved in the deadly shooting at the Round Rock Juneteenth celebration is now facing 15 charges, says the Round Rock Police Department.
One of the teens involved in the deadly shooting at the Round Rock Juneteenth celebration is now facing 15 charges, says the Round Rock Police Department.
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.