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.

"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.

Two suspects steal guns from Bastrop business

No one was injured in the incident, but several guns were stolen from a business, says the Bastrop Police Department.

Lockhart teams up with Bastrop to make autistic football player's dream come true

Senior defensive lineman Desmond Pulliam was born with Autism and his dream was to make his first-ever touchdown. At Thursday night’s scrimmage, Desmond achieved that goal.

Bastrop man who died from COVID-19 remembered for generous spirit

55-year-old James Michael Wilkinson, known to his family and friends as “Chip,” passed away at Ascension Seton Main on April 17. 

Bastrop County fire serves as warning to growing fire threat

Bastrop County ESD 2 Fire Chief Josh Gill said investigators determined the wildfire started with the burning of a brush pile that got out of control.

Two Bastrop ISD schools closed due to pipeline break

Bastrop Independent School District says that classes at Cedar Creek High School and Bluebonnet Elementary School have been canceled due to a pipeline break.

A week from execution, Rodney Reed’s supporters gather in Bastrop

On Tuesday, a hearing that Rodney Reed's attorneys would use to try to void his execution was postponed, but it didn't stop a rally outside the Bastrop County District Attorney’s office Wednesday.