Bastrop Music Festival returns for first time in two years
The four-day music festival will take place Sept. 23-26 featuring more than 40 performances at 10 indoor and outdoor venues in Bastrop.
Bastrop will be home to new $8 million medical marijuana facility
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is building a new facility to keep up with increased demand as the state’s medical marijuana program expands.
Rodney Reed's fate now in hands of district judge as hearing wraps up
The state brought forward more witnesses close to Stacey, however it was the testimony technically "off the record" that got all the attention today.
State has family of Stites and Fennell take the stand in Reed hearing
As Rodney Reed's appeal hearing draws to a close, the state works to change the negative character image of Jimmy Fennell after last week's testimony.
State brings in forensic experts on day seven of Reed hearing
Now on the 7th day of Reed's appeal hearing, the state calls two forensic pathologists to the stand to share their opinions on Stacey Stites's death.
State brings in memory expert in Rodney Reed evidentiary hearing
Day six of the Rodney Reed appeal hearing was an attempt by the state to discredit the defense's witnesses.
State calls on law enforcement witnesses in Rodney Reed hearing
The State started to make its case Friday by bringing in several law enforcement officials who either worked with Jimmy Fennell or were involved in the investigation.
Stacey Stites' fiancé takes witness stand for questioning
On day 4 of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the state and defense both took time to question Stites' fiancé, Jimmy Fennell.
Day 3 of Rodney Reed's hearing continues to see witness statements
On day 3 of the hearing, Reed's attorneys brought in multiple witnesses that commented on the relationship between Stacey Stites and Jimmy Fennell.
Rodney Reed's defense brings forth more witnesses to make their case
The defense called on four more witnesses to speak on Rodney Reed's and Stacy Stites' relationship and her fiancé Jimmy Fennell's character.
Rodney Reed's lawyers bring in first witness of appeal hearing
On day one of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the defense brings in Dr. Andrew Baker, independent forensic pathologist, as their first witness.
Lawyers make case for Rodney Reed's innocence at appeal hearing
Reed was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites in 1996 and sentenced to death but he has always maintained that he was innocent.
Family, supporters of Rodney Reed rally at Texas Capitol
Some movement has taken place in Reed's case, A close source told FOX 7 Reed has been transferred back to the Bastrop County jail as of this weekend.
Authorities say missing Bastrop teen may be in Austin
17-year-old Rebecca Cohen disappeared from Bastrop on June 15 and investigators believe she may be in Austin.
LCRA could open more floodgates depending on rain over next few days
With more rain in the forecast, the LCRA is warning about storm runoff and flooding.
‘Entourage’ star Adrian Grenier left Hollywood for Texas farm: ‘Austin is cosmopolitan’
Adrian Grenier's farm is reportedly 45 minutes outside of Austin in Bastrop, a city that has a population of roughly 88,723, according to U.S. Census data.
"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.
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.
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.
Acclaimed culinary talent's seasonal, hyperlocal food in Bastrop
Sonya Cote, one of Austin's most acclaimed culinary talents, is now serving up amazing food in Bastrop.