Bastrop man wanted for sexual abuse found in Panama, brought back and arrested in Austin
A Bastrop man wanted for continuous sexual abuse of a young child was found in Panama and brought back to Austin.
A Bastrop man wanted for continuous sexual abuse of a young child was found in Panama and brought back to Austin.
Bastrop Tree of Angels honors loved ones lost to violent crime
The Tree of Angels in Bastrop honors victims of violent crime with each ornament hung by family and friends of those lost.
The Tree of Angels in Bastrop honors victims of violent crime with each ornament hung by family and friends of those lost.
Bastrop's River of Lights event marks start of holiday season
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, Central Texans have Christmas on their minds. Bastrop's annual River of Lights event is marking the start of the holiday season.
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, Central Texans have Christmas on their minds. Bastrop's annual River of Lights event is marking the start of the holiday season.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Bastrop vs Liberty Hill
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Liberty Hill Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Liberty Hill Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Bastrop voters support marijuana decriminalization
Voters in Bastrop have decided to de-prioritize arrests and prosecution of misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses by voting for Proposition M.
Voters in Bastrop have decided to de-prioritize arrests and prosecution of misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses by voting for Proposition M.
Congressman Michael McCaul reelected to 11th term for District 10
Congressman Michael McCaul has been re-elected and will start his 11th term representing Texas' 10th District in the U.S. Congress in January 2025. He defeated Democrat Theresa Boisseau and Independent Jeff Miller.
Congressman Michael McCaul has been re-elected and will start his 11th term representing Texas' 10th District in the U.S. Congress in January 2025. He defeated Democrat Theresa Boisseau and Independent Jeff Miller.
Live results: Marijuana decriminalization prop results
It's Election Day! The polls have now closed and here are live results on the two marijuana decriminalization propositions in Lockhart and Bastrop as the votes are counted.
It's Election Day! The polls have now closed and here are live results on the two marijuana decriminalization propositions in Lockhart and Bastrop as the votes are counted.
Election 2024: Lockhart, Bastrop residents to vote on decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession
Residents in Bastrop and Lockhart are voting on propositions that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.
Residents in Bastrop and Lockhart are voting on propositions that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Bastrop vs Pflugerville
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Pflugerville Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Pflugerville Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Oct. 11 declared 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day' in Austin for movie's 50th anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the legendary film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, will proclaim October 11 as Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day.
On the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the legendary film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, will proclaim October 11 as Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day.
Man struck, killed by vehicle on SH 71 in Bastrop: police
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross SH 71 in Bastrop. This is the second auto-pedestrian crash along SH 71 in the last week.
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross SH 71 in Bastrop. This is the second auto-pedestrian crash along SH 71 in the last week.
Elon Musk to officially move X headquarters to Bastrop, Texas
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced he plans to move the headquarters of X, formerly Twitter, to Bastrop. The city says it is preparing for the expansion and influx of staff moving here.
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced he plans to move the headquarters of X, formerly Twitter, to Bastrop. The city says it is preparing for the expansion and influx of staff moving here.
Woman struck, killed by vehicle in Bastrop: police
A woman is dead after she was struck by vehicle while trying to cross SH 71 in Bastrop, police say.
A woman is dead after she was struck by vehicle while trying to cross SH 71 in Bastrop, police say.
Bastrop police looking for vehicle of interest in connection to burglaries
Have you seen this vehicle? Bastrop police are looking for a vehicle of interest in connection to several burglaries.
Have you seen this vehicle? Bastrop police are looking for a vehicle of interest in connection to several burglaries.
Woman charged with murder in fentanyl-related death in Bastrop
A woman has been charged with murder in the fentanyl-related death of a teenager in Bastrop County.
A woman has been charged with murder in the fentanyl-related death of a teenager in Bastrop County.
Bastrop mayor recall petition faces setback over signatures
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Bastrop voters to decide on marijuana decriminalization in November
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Bastrop residents sign petition calling to remove mayor
Hundreds of residents have signed a petition calling for the removal of Bastrop’s mayor, Lyle Nelson.
Hundreds of residents have signed a petition calling for the removal of Bastrop’s mayor, Lyle Nelson.
Elon Musk-backed school 'Ad Astra' looking to open in Bastrop this fall
The 2024 school year is tentatively set to begin in September, but it depends on getting a license from Texas Health and Human Services.
The 2024 school year is tentatively set to begin in September, but it depends on getting a license from Texas Health and Human Services.
Bastrop man to spend 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child
A Bastrop man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Texas.
A Bastrop man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Texas.