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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin Humane Society takes in 57 dogs rescued from Bastrop home
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Historic Bastrop Christian Church raising funds for restoration project
The Bastrop Christian Church is in need of a little love after nearly 130 years on Church Street. The community is raising funds for emergency structural repairs and to fix its 27 stained-glass windows.
The Bastrop Christian Church is in need of a little love after nearly 130 years on Church Street. The community is raising funds for emergency structural repairs and to fix its 27 stained-glass windows.
Boil water notice lifted for Aqua WSC customers in parts of Bastrop County
At around 1 p.m. on Dec. 28, the water tested to be free of harmful microbes.
At around 1 p.m. on Dec. 28, the water tested to be free of harmful microbes.
Porch pirate steals packages from Bastrop homes, officials say
The man was caught on doorbell cameras allegedly stealing packages from two Bastrop-area homes, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
The man was caught on doorbell cameras allegedly stealing packages from two Bastrop-area homes, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
Boil water notice issued for parts of Bastrop after water-main break
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Aqua Water to notify its customers to boil water prior to consumption.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Aqua Water to notify its customers to boil water prior to consumption.
Bus driver shortage continues more than a month into school year
A shortage of bus drivers had led some Central Texas districts to come up with some creative solutions.
A shortage of bus drivers had led some Central Texas districts to come up with some creative solutions.
Former Bastrop shelter caretaker accused of exploiting girls not indicted by grand jury
Iesha Greene, a former employee of the Refuge for DMST, was accused of selling nude photographs of juvenile sex trafficking victims in exchange for drugs and alcohol.
Iesha Greene, a former employee of the Refuge for DMST, was accused of selling nude photographs of juvenile sex trafficking victims in exchange for drugs and alcohol.
Bastop ISD hopes shot at brand-new car will keep students in school
Sames Bastrop Ford and Bastrop ISD held a pep rally of sorts Monday night, to get students fired up about the prospect of winning a brand-new SUV.
Sames Bastrop Ford and Bastrop ISD held a pep rally of sorts Monday night, to get students fired up about the prospect of winning a brand-new SUV.
Austin man added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list
William Eugene Bird, 54, has been wanted since October 2021, when the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for probation violation.
William Eugene Bird, 54, has been wanted since October 2021, when the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for probation violation.
Bastrop County wildfire: Pine Pond Fire 50% contained
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Two new schools being built to address enrollment growth within Bastrop ISD
The construction projects were approved as part of a $183 million bond vote last year.
The construction projects were approved as part of a $183 million bond vote last year.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Bastrop to hold 31st annual Patriotic Festival
The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. July 2 with the Run, White & Blue 5K through the streets of Bastrop, with the festival following at noon in Fisherman's Park.
The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. July 2 with the Run, White & Blue 5K through the streets of Bastrop, with the festival following at noon in Fisherman's Park.
TEA selects 24 additional teachers to state task force to solve teacher shortage
The list of teachers included in the state task force includes a middle school teacher in Bastrop and an elementary school teacher in Round Rock.
The list of teachers included in the state task force includes a middle school teacher in Bastrop and an elementary school teacher in Round Rock.