Texas school bus crash: School districts to wear green in support of Tom Green Elementary
Central Texas school districts are asking their communities to show support for Tom Green Elementary School in the wake of the crash that killed a preschooler.
Arctic blast: Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in Central Texas
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Texas teacher arrested for attempting to meet up with teen girl
A Bastrop ISD teacher was charged with online solicitation of a minor after a joint operation by Dallas-area law enforcement. Bastrop ISD says he is no longer employed by the district.
Two $10K tips left by same customer at Texas family-owned restaurant
It's happened not once, but twice. A family-owned restaurant in Bastrop received an unexpected gift worth thousands of dollars.
Santa Claus stops in Bastrop for annual holiday market
Santa Claus made a stop in Bastrop this weekend just in time for the kiddos to tell him what they want for Christmas as part of the city's annual holiday market.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop early Friday morning.
Bastrop ISD announces app for parents to track their child's bus
Bastrop ISD announced a new tool for parents to track their child's school bus.
New display in Bastrop highlights Texan Latinos in WWII
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
Boil water notice lifted for Vista Ranch water system
A boil water notice has been lifted for all customers in the Vista Ranch water system in Bastrop. Customers may resume using the water system without any special treatment.
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
Bastrop holds inaugural Fourth of July celebration
The streets of downtown Bastrop were covered in red, white and blue Saturday morning for the city's inaugural Fourth of July celebration.
Bastrop hosting its inaugural Big Bang Celebration on July 1
The patriotic event on July 1 on Bastrop's Main Street and Fisherman's Park, will feature a pet parade, music, a market, fireworks and more.
Bastrop man uses robotic device to relearn how to walk after stroke
Jim Carr had a stroke last fall that left him unable to walk. In this edition of the FOX 7 Healthbeat, we learn more about the new robotic gait training system that helped him relearn how to walk.
Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
Juneteenth 2023: How to celebrate in and around Austin
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!
What happened to Houston man remains mystery 8 years later
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen talks with the mother of missing Houston man Johnathan Lee Hamilton, who was last seen in 2015 in Bastrop.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
VIDEO: Texas DPS trooper saves man's life just seconds before high-speed crash
The man said if the trooper didn't tell him to get out of the way, the car involved in the chase would have crashed into him.
U.S. Supreme Court lets Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed pursue DNA testing in bid to prove innocence
Reed has long said he was wrongfully convicted for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites. His lawyers will now be able to renew their legal fight for testing of crucial crime scene evidence.
The Refuge for DMST cleared of wrongdoing after misconduct allegations, activists speak against reopening
In March 2022, the Refuge went under investigation for allegations of misconduct, and a few months ago, it was cleared of any wrongdoing, and the state restored its license.