Crews continue to fight wildfire in Bastrop County
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.
Drone loaded with drugs, phones flown into Fort Worth prison, investigators say
Staff found 46 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 87 grams of pressed THC, two prepaid smartphones, and nine mp3 players, according to the Department of Justice.
Bastrop County wildfire: Pine Pond Fire 35% contained
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Rent in Austin: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the Austin-Round Rock area is the most expensive area in all of Texas.
UTPD investigating possible arson incident in Smithville
The incident happened at the university's Stengl "Lost Pines" Biological Station in Smithville.
Military Order of the Purple Heart assisting Central Texas veterans financially amid inflation
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
Two new schools being built to address enrollment growth within Bastrop ISD
The construction projects were approved as part of a $183 million bond vote last year.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Travis County authorities investigating homicide in Elgin
Travis County authorities are investigating after a 20-year-old shot and killed his stepfather in Elgin.
Cedar Creek HS teacher arrested for improper relationship with two students
Roy Franks is accused of inappropriately touching two children while they were enrolled at Cedar Creek High School.
Community members beat the heat at McDade Watermelon Festival
Hundreds gathered Saturday for one of the longest running festivals in Texas, the 73rd Annual McDade Watermelon Festival.
There is fun for the whole family at the McDade Watermelon Festival
It will include lots of fun activities like the Sweatin’ Melons 5K, watermelon eating contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, a car show, live music, mule-drawn carriage rides, and more.
Bastrop County man arrested for online solicitation of a minor
The sheriff's office said there was indication that Davis has been active in the Bastrop community, working with youth sports events, specifically as a youth basketball trainer.
Mower causes light brush fire at Bastrop County line
Travis County Fire Rescue and the Austin Fire Department responded to the fire at SH 71 and the county line.
Bastrop to hold 31st annual Patriotic Festival
The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. July 2 with the Run, White & Blue 5K through the streets of Bastrop, with the festival following at noon in Fisherman's Park.
Yogi fire in Bastrop County burns about 50 acres
According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire started near Gotier Trace and South Old Potato Road around 2 p.m. Monday. Around 15-20 homes were evacuated for a couple of hours as a precaution.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Central Texas through Sunday
Air temperatures are expected between 102 and 107 and the peak heat index is expected between 105 and 110.
Nearly a dozen dogs stolen from kennel in Cedar Creek
The three men, wearing masks, spent a little more than 30 minutes on the property gathering dogs. They can be seen tossing the animals over a fence.
Heat Advisory issued for Central Texas for Monday, June 6
A heat advisory is in effect for Monday, June 6 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to high temperatures.
Central Texas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, large hail likely
Multiple Central Texas counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight.