Largest medical marijuana facility in Texas opens near Austin
The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.
Helicopter hit by bullet in Bastrop County; FBI and sheriff's office investigating
The FBI and the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation after a helicopter was hit by a bullet.
'We Are Blood' holiday blood drive event in Bastrop
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider for more than 50 hospitals and medical facilities in Central Texas, is partnering with FOX 7 Austin and the City of Bastrop for a holiday blood drive next week.
Where can I see holiday lights in Central Texas?
The 2025 holiday season is here and with it comes lighting displays, parades and events, including here in Central Texas.
Remains of WWII veteran returned to Elgin after more than 80 years
Family and service members gathered to finally lay to rest 1st Lt. Woody T. Owen, an Army Air Corps Veteran whose remains were unidentified for decades.
UPS plane crash: Former Bastrop County fire chief identified as one of the victims
A Central Texas fire department is mourning after a former member was identified as one of the bodies found in the wreckage from Tuesday's plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: Bastrop vs Liberty Hill
Who will win in Week 11's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Liberty Hill Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Gov. Abbott orders investigation into the City of Elgin
Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin.
SNAP benefits: Over 140K Central Texans will lose due to shutdown; List of resources for those in need
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
Man believed to have raped several elderly women in Bastrop Co. identified
Officials say after nearly three decades of investigating, they've identified the person who they believe raped several elderly women in Bastrop County between 1997 and 2005.
Bastrop County food pantry "closely monitoring" SNAP changes, government shutdown
A Central Texas food pantry says they're “closely monitoring” the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA recently confirmed no SNAP benefits will be issued for November if it continues.
Teen in custody following bomb threat at Bastrop church
A teen was taken into custody after a bomb threat at a Bastrop church, police said.
Hole 18 Fire in Bastrop County burns 15-acres
Fire crews put out the Hole 18 Fire in Bastrop County.
Multi-car crash in Elgin leaves 2 dead
Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Elgin, police said.
19 dogs rescued from Bastrop County home
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Teen charged with murder in Elgin deadly shooting
A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.
McDade ISD announces cancellation of varsity football season
McDade High School announced the cancellation of their varsity football team's season.
Cement truck driver in deadly Hays CISD school bus crash still facing civil lawsuits
Jerry Hernandez, the concrete truck driver involved in a crash with a Hays CISD school bus, is still facing multiple civil lawsuits related to the crash, even after his sentencing on Thursday.
Cement truck driver sentenced to 18 years after deadly Hays CISD school bus crash
The cement truck driver accused of killing two people in a crash with a Hays CISD school bus has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
2 dead, multiple injured in late-night US 290 collision
A two-car collision on US Highway 290 North last night resulted in two fatalities, including a 13-year-old, and multiple injuries, with the cause of the crash still under investigation.