FOX 7 Austin

Rain is expected to return to the Austin, Texas area, and local residents are watching forecasts closely to find out when it will arrive. Coverage from FOX 7 Austin highlights the timing of the next wet weather, a topic of wide local interest during dry stretches when residents and farmers alike await precipitation.

A Flood Watch has been issued for Central Texas, including the Austin area, as forecasters warn of potential flooding conditions. FOX 7 Austin is tracking the weather system and urging residents to stay alert for heavy rain, rising water, and possible road closures as the watch remains in effect.

Accusations are being exchanged between candidates in the race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, according to FOX 7 Austin. The contested statewide race is drawing attention as candidates trade charges on the campaign trail. Details of the specific allegations and responses from the campaigns remain limited in early coverage.

A man who was shot by an ICE agent has appeared at his immigration hearing, according to FOX 7 Austin. The case has drawn attention to the use of force by immigration agents and the legal situation of the injured man, whose case is proceeding despite his wounds. Details about his condition and the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available.