Four-year-old girl struck and killed in Bastrop
A four-year-old girl is dead after she was struck by a vehicle, City of Bastrop Police say.
Legal hemp poses challenges for Texas prosecutors
Legalizing hemp in Texas is having unexpected consequences that are affecting criminal cases involving marijuana throughout the entire state.
Fourth of July holiday prompts talk of firework safety
The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.
Supporters of Rodney Reed write letters calling for clemency
Supporters of Rodney Reed gathered at a restaurant in North Austin Sunday morning.
Legal hemp could affect Texas' drug detection dogs
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.
Texas removing hemp from controlled substance list on April 5
In two weeks, hemp will no longer be considered a controlled substance in Texas, but there are still several questions the state legislature will need to clear up when it comes to the production of hemp.
FCI Bastrop employees still have to work despite government shutdown
Friday is payday or at least it should be for more than 800,000 federal workers.
Giddings mourns loss of three killed in 290 crash
What began as a typical Tuesday for Alan Orosio turned into his worst nightmare when he received a call from his brother. “He just broke down on the phone and I already knew, that's when it hit me. I lost my friend,” said Orosio.
Central Texas drought sparks water restrictions
The dry conditions in central Texas are taking a toll on home owners and businesses alike.
Burned body found on side of road in Cedar Creek
A body was found burned on the side of the road in Cedar Creek on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
Bastrop ISD
A Bastrop ISD parent reached out for help after she says the district disregarded a bullying attack on her 10-year-old son.
LIST: Closures and delays of Central Texas schools
The following is a list of closures and delays for schools in the Central Texas area.
Flooding in Smithville
Eastern parts of Central Texas are getting the brunt of the storms. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski has more on one of the hardest hit areas.
Historic flooding in Smithville
In Bastrop County a road off of Highway 71 near Smithville has washed and the county has been placed under a declaration of disaster. Emergency officials are urging families with homes prone to flooding to evacuate. FOX 7's Bridget Spencer has the latest.
Bastrop County homeowner moving after latest fire
The Royal Pines fire in Bastrop County is now 100 percent contained. For a couple of hours Saturday night, the blaze was dangerously close to about 30 homes.
Brush fire in Bastrop
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Bastrop. FOX 7's Tania Ortega has the story.
Biloxi bus crash
A charter bus originating from Austin, Texas was hit by a freight train in Biloxi, Mississippi on Tuesday. At least four people are dead.
Drug war on Bastrop and Travis County line
It's a big problem on the Bastrop and Travis County line as a drug war is leading to murders, burglaries and assaults.
Cancellations and delayed starts due to the weather
Due to the potential for heavy rains and water, the following schools will delay the start of school:
Local police departments providing Craigslist users safe place to meet
Websites like Craigslist can be an awesome tool or a quick way to find yourself in a scary situation. Several local police departments have an idea they hope will keep you safe.