Lockhart teams up with Bastrop to make autistic football player's dream come true
Senior defensive lineman Desmond Pulliam was born with Autism and his dream was to make his first-ever touchdown. At Thursday night’s scrimmage, Desmond achieved that goal.
23 pounds of crystal meth seized in Bastrop County traffic stop
The street value of the seized crystal meth exceeds $100,000.
Texas teen flips truck while fleeing police
In an attempt to stop the vehicle, officers engaged spike strips which the driver tried to avoid and by doing so rolled the vehicle over into the grass median at the Smithville Municipal Airport.
Wildfire in Bastrop State Park burns approximately 40 acres
As of 6:40 p.m., 50 percent of the fire was contained with spot outs and flare ups.
Bastrop County opens second community COVID-19 testing site in Elgin
Results are generally known within 48-72 hours.
ATCEMS: Body found in field in East Travis County
Travis County Sherriff's Office deputies are assisting Round Rock police with the investigation.
Visit Bastrop, Texas Music Office to co-host virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop July 29
This workshop is the first step in the certification process for Bastrop to join a dozen other Texas cities that have been designated "Music Friendly".
Bastrop County Commissioners approve removal of Confederate statues
Bastrop joins the long list of cities moving to take down Confederate statues following civil unrest across the nation.
Food distribution at Grace Baptist Church in Bastrop County
The food pantry was the first major ministry for the church and it typically helps about 200 families per week.
Bastrop County considering what to do with Confederate monuments
County Judge Paul Pape says now is the time to decide what to do with two monuments on the county courthouse lawn.
Bastrop County COVID-19 testing site added to Austin Public Health's online portal
Officials in Bastrop County say the partnership with APH is being done to expand the COVID-19 testing network to protect the health and safety of Central Texas.
Family of Bastrop County homicide victim begging for answers
A small memorial is still visible outside Country Grocery in Del Valle where 23-year-old Ambrosio Gonzalez lost his life Memorial Day weekend.
Texas DPS teams practice for COVID-19 hurricane rescues in Smithville
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
Bastrop County sees spike in COVID-19 cases along with another death
“I also think that we are seeing the impact of some of the recent calendar events like Mother’s Day, Easter where historically we get together with friends and loved ones.”
Third death from COVID-19 confirmed in Bastrop County
The person who died has only been identified as a 62-year-old male from Elgin, in northern Bastrop County.
LIST: Confirmed coronavirus cases by county
A list of all county-reported cases so far
Several tornadoes spotted in Central Texas
The twisters in Bastrop County split some trees in half and tore the roof off of a shed. So far, no injuries have been reported.
NWS confirms tornadoes in Smithville and near Cedar Creek
The tornado warnings have expired but Travis and Hays County are under a flash flood warning until 3 p.m. and Travis County is under a flood warning until about 5:30 a.m. tomorrow (5/13).
Elgin, Smithville to hold mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing Tuesday
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.
Bastrop County to conduct random COVID-19 testing
According to the county, health officials will be conducting random testing on approximately 150 volunteers at 14 different locations around the county on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24.