Armed intruder arrested after being shot by homeowner in Taylor, police say
Police say they recovered a large knife with a sheath that was inscribed "Hail Satan" that the intruder had been carrying.
Police say they recovered a large knife with a sheath that was inscribed "Hail Satan" that the intruder had been carrying.
Homicide: Shooting in South Austin leaves 1 dead
Police say they received multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots before finding the victim.
Police say they received multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots before finding the victim.
SWAT situation ends in East Austin with no suspect in custody
Investigators say the SWAT situation started with a family violence 911 call. Two people have minor injuries.
Investigators say the SWAT situation started with a family violence 911 call. Two people have minor injuries.
Son of Buc-ee's co-founder indicted for secretly recording house guests in bathroom
The Travis County District Attorney's Office announced a grand jury has returned six separate indictments charging Mitchell Wasek, 28, with 21 counts of felony invasive visual recording.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office announced a grand jury has returned six separate indictments charging Mitchell Wasek, 28, with 21 counts of felony invasive visual recording.
South Congress business closes after nearly 30 years
Several businesses on South Congress are closing their doors for good. One of those is retailer Mi Casa Gallery.
Several businesses on South Congress are closing their doors for good. One of those is retailer Mi Casa Gallery.
Thousands of Williamson County residents living in high-flooding areas
A new warning from the Texas Water Development Board put millions of people at risk of flooding. But, Williamson County has been trying to identify flood-prone areas for several years now.
A new warning from the Texas Water Development Board put millions of people at risk of flooding. But, Williamson County has been trying to identify flood-prone areas for several years now.
WilCo judge Bill Gravell visits Israel, calls for release of hostages
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.
Lockhart advocates one step closer to decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession
More than 900 signatures in support of the Lockhart Freedom Act were delivered to City Hall. The goal is to get the proposition on the November ballot.
More than 900 signatures in support of the Lockhart Freedom Act were delivered to City Hall. The goal is to get the proposition on the November ballot.
Drug overdoses are leading cause of accidental deaths in Travis County
The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office released its 2023 annual report revealing 279 people died from a fentanyl overdose.
The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office released its 2023 annual report revealing 279 people died from a fentanyl overdose.
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Southwest Austin identified: APD
Austin police identified the suspect killed in a deadly-officer involved shooting in southwest Austin, and released more details leading up to the shooting.
Austin police identified the suspect killed in a deadly-officer involved shooting in southwest Austin, and released more details leading up to the shooting.
The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system
Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.
Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.
Alligator found taking bites out of woman in Houston, police investigating
Houston police say an alligator was found taking bites out of a woman near Clear Lake on Tuesday morning.
Houston police say an alligator was found taking bites out of a woman near Clear Lake on Tuesday morning.
Man assaults liquor store employee after shoplifting: APD
The suspect was confronted by a store employee after he shoplifted from the North Austin liquor store, says the Austin Police Department.
The suspect was confronted by a store employee after he shoplifted from the North Austin liquor store, says the Austin Police Department.
Austin weather: More scattered severe storms possible
Central Texas could see some scattered severe storms again today through Friday. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields has more.
Central Texas could see some scattered severe storms again today through Friday. FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields has more.
Lightning strikes home in Travis County causing fire
A home caught fire after being struck by lightning Tuesday night in West Travis County.
A home caught fire after being struck by lightning Tuesday night in West Travis County.
AFD puts out fire in South Austin
Crews say they saw black smoke coming from every window of the building.
Crews say they saw black smoke coming from every window of the building.
Austin airport to receive new safety systems after several near-misses
New aviation safety systems are coming to the Austin airport following the passage of a new law. This comes after concerns following multiple near misses.
New aviation safety systems are coming to the Austin airport following the passage of a new law. This comes after concerns following multiple near misses.
San Marcos man sentenced to 3 decades in prison for indecency with a child
A San Marcos man was sentenced to three decades in prison for indecency with a child.
A San Marcos man was sentenced to three decades in prison for indecency with a child.
Sheriff's office stresses importance of water safety this summer
With summer on the way, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and local boat rental companies are talking about water safety.
With summer on the way, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and local boat rental companies are talking about water safety.
Houston weather: Magnolia homes collapse, 16-year-old killed amid severe weather, officials say
Magnolia Fire Department reports one person has died after becoming trapped when two homes under construction collapsed on Tuesday.
Magnolia Fire Department reports one person has died after becoming trapped when two homes under construction collapsed on Tuesday.