Texas DPS responds after judge questions integrity of investigation into The Refuge for DMST
A federal judge blasted the Texas Rangers for its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking of foster children at a facility near Austin. The judge asked for a federal criminal investigation.
Federal judge blasts Texas Rangers' investigation into sex trafficking at foster care facility
The Rangers investigated complaints about the facility and concluded that an employee accused of taking nude photos of girls in exchange for drugs did not commit sex trafficking. A federal judge questioned whether the Texas Rangers understand the definition of sex trafficking.
100 Club of Central Texas activates funds for Bastrop County Sheriff's Office deputy
Donations in honor of Deputy Wilson and messages of support can be sent to The 100 Club's Critically Injured Fund online, by mail, or over the phone.
Foster girls, victims of sex trafficking, abused at Texas shelter
Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter in Bastrop, according to a report from a current employee.
Bastrop County Animal Shelter holding special puppy adoption event
Looking for a puppy? Bastrop County Animal Shelter is holding a special event in Austin to help some puppies find their forever homes on March 4 and 5.
Winter weather Texas school cancellations, delays on Feb. 24
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Boil water notice issued for customers in the Vista Ranch Water System
If you live in this area, you are part of this boil water notice. The water should be brought to a vigorous boil and then boiled for two minutes.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Several Central Texas HEB stores closing early Feb. 3 due to wintry weather
Several H-E-B stores in the Central Texas area are set to close early on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to wintry weather conditions.
Independent panel to look into cause of Rolling Pines Fire
The Rolling Pines Fire is now 100% contained and spanned more than 800 acres as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is linked to a prescribed burn by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Hill Country sees little wintry precipitation despite a lot of anticipation
A Winter Storm Advisory was issued for most of Central Texas, but not many areas saw heavy sleet or ice.
Rolling Pines Fire brings back memories of previous Bastrop County fires
With the Rolling Pines fire right in their backyard, Bastrop residents look back at the two disastrous fires that ripped through the county not too long ago.
Residents near Rolling Pines Fire worry about shift in weather
As the Rolling Pines Fire continues, residents are starting to worry about how the wind changes will impact the fire.
Celebratory MLK Jr Day events happening around the Austin area
Several organizations and cities around the Austin area are holding celebratory events for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
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.