Bastrop County seeing people hesitant about getting vaccinated
Health officials are trying to find ways to reach people who are hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Travis County exceeds state COVID-19 vaccination average
According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.
Elgin man dies in motorcycle crash in Taylor
Taylor police say they are investigating the crash that occurred the evening of May 3 in the 5000 block of West 2nd Street.
"Keep an eye out": Rattlesnake bites Bastrop man doing yardwork
As the temperatures warm up people aren't the only ones out and about. Snakes are too and it's a lesson David Gramling learned the hard way.
Triple homicide suspect at center of child sexual abuse investigation
In November 2020, Stephen Broderick was indicted on 12 counts of physical and sexual abuse. The document states the abuse began in March 2020.
Elgin ISD identifies current, former students as NW Austin shooting victims
Elgin Independent School District says a former Elgin ISD student and a current Elgin High School senior were two of the victims in the April 18 deadly shooting in Northwest Austin.
Damage assessments begin after Thursday hail storm
So far this week State Farm says it has received about 3,000 storm damage claims. Most are from Central Texas counties.
Crews have Bastrop County wildfire 97% contained at 37 acres
The Cassel Way fire is almost 100% contained, but the Texas A&M Forest Service says it's important to take it as a wake-up call to create a wildfire plan.
Crews have Bastrop County wildfire 95% contained after 24 hours
As of Sunday, the wildfire in Bastrop County is 95% contained. Texas A&M Forest Service says the official cause of the fire is a "cooking fire."
FOX 7 Care Force: Restoration Ranch offers support for veterans
Derek Knapp, an army veteran and the executive director of Restoration Ranch, talks about how the ranch provides a safe haven for veterans and horses.
35 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges filed in Austin
The US Attorney's office says federal authorities arrested 21 individuals on April 8 and the other 14 were already in custody.
Bastrop Asst. Fire Chief, Police Sergeant struck by drunk driver
The City of Bastrop says its Assistant Fire Chief was struck, and Police Sergeant dragged by a drunk driver while investigating a motor vehicle crash on Highway 71.
Central Texas counties getting ready to vaccinate all adults
As Central Texas counties wait for COVID-19 vaccine doses, officials are urging residents to be patient and wait for their names to be called.
Mass COVID-19 vaccinations continue at Circuit of the Americas
The COTA hub is a coordinated effort between Travis, Bastrop, Hays and Caldwell counties that could provide a statewide model to help rural counties
'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties
A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound.
Resources for Austin residents impacted by severe winter storm
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center has released several resources for the many Austinites still feeling the effects of the February 2021 severe winter storm.
Four counties host mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at COTA
The four county judges working to put this on said this is a major step in getting COVID-19 vaccines out to the community.
Bastrop County designated Film Friendly Texas community
Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
ICT ‘projecting hundreds of thousands of claims’ after winter weather
The Insurance Council of Texas is “projecting hundreds of thousands of claims,” after winter weather resulted in broken pipes, water damage, and car crashes.
Automatic replacement SNAP benefits approved for 66 Texas disaster counties
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.