Kyle man arrested for assault in connection with Buda student protest: police
Law enforcement is investigating after videos surfaced online of a man confronting Buda-area students protesting ICE operations on Monday afternoon.
Law enforcement is investigating after videos surfaced online of a man confronting Buda-area students protesting ICE operations on Monday afternoon.
Texas Education Freedom Account applications open Wednesday: How to apply
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas student walkouts: TEA releases new guidance outlining consequences, responsibilities
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
Wishbone Bridge to open February 7
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
Texas U.S. Senate race: Sen. John Cornyn speaks on experience, potential runoff
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most competitive republican primaries the state has seen in decades.
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most competitive republican primaries the state has seen in decades.
Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
Texas jobs: Final 2025 workforce numbers show above-average growth
Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.
Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.
Hays CISD places new rules on student protests, including reinstituting Saturday detention
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Llano County two-vehicle crash leaves 2 teens killed, 1 other injured
Two teens were killed, and one other person was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Llano County.
Two teens were killed, and one other person was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Llano County.
Georgetown ISD makes changes to bus, bell schedule for 2026-27 school year
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.
Abbott threatens to strip schools' funding after student anti-ICE walkouts, arrests at protest
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
These Texas counties still require emissions testing
While Texas vehicle owners are no longer required to have a yearly inspection, some Texas counties still require emissions testing, and one more is joining the list.
While Texas vehicle owners are no longer required to have a yearly inspection, some Texas counties still require emissions testing, and one more is joining the list.
Buc-ee's ICE donation rumors: Here's what the iconic Texas company says
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Round Rock man in federal custody for allegedly robbing NW Austin bank
A Round Rock man is now in federal custody for allegedly robbing a bank in Northwest Austin and could face up to 20 years in prison.
A Round Rock man is now in federal custody for allegedly robbing a bank in Northwest Austin and could face up to 20 years in prison.
Feb. 3, 2026: 67 years since 'The Day the Music Died'
Rock legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, early on February 3, 1959; 67 years ago.
Rock legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, early on February 3, 1959; 67 years ago.
Texas State Parks smash records with massive 2026 First Day Hike turnout
Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.
Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.
Georgetown Palace Theatre suffers six figures' worth of flooding damage from winter storm
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from the winter storm, a historic community theatre in Georgetown is trying to recover.
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from the winter storm, a historic community theatre in Georgetown is trying to recover.
Georgetown's Palace Theater closed due to damage
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from last weekend's winter storm, a historic theatre in Georgetown is still trying to recover. The Palace Theatre says it suffered six figures worth of damage after one of its water pumps failed. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from last weekend's winter storm, a historic theatre in Georgetown is still trying to recover. The Palace Theatre says it suffered six figures worth of damage after one of its water pumps failed. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
Hays CISD students walk out to protest ICE
Students at several Central Texas schools, including in Hays CISD, walked out of class and off campus Monday to protest ICE operations. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
Students at several Central Texas schools, including in Hays CISD, walked out of class and off campus Monday to protest ICE operations. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has more.
Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.