Man accused of over 100 counts of child rape, incest arrested in Bastrop
According to court paperwork, Cruz sexually engaged with a child under the age of 13 when he was 32.
According to court paperwork, Cruz sexually engaged with a child under the age of 13 when he was 32.
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.
No one was injured in the incident, but several guns were stolen from a business, says the Bastrop Police Department.
Interim police chief officially promoted to Chief of Police in Bastrop
Interim police chief Clint Nagy was officially promoted to Chief of Police in Bastrop.
Interim police chief Clint Nagy was officially promoted to Chief of Police in Bastrop.
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.
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.
Visit Bastrop, Texas Music Office to co-host virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop July 29
This workshop is the first step in the certification process for Bastrop to join a dozen other Texas cities that have been designated "Music Friendly".
This workshop is the first step in the certification process for Bastrop to join a dozen other Texas cities that have been designated "Music Friendly".
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.
55-year-old James Michael Wilkinson, known to his family and friends as “Chip,” passed away at Ascension Seton Main on April 17.
Austin among cities targeted by DEA raids in national effort to break up cartel operation
Those targeted in the raid are allegedly linked to a Mexican Cartel.
Those targeted in the raid are allegedly linked to a Mexican Cartel.
Central Texas Soldiers put to the test in Best Warrior Competition in Bastrop
Men and women participated in obstacles testing their strength, speed, agility and their knowledge of the military.
Men and women participated in obstacles testing their strength, speed, agility and their knowledge of the military.
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.
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.
Bastrop Independent School District says that classes at Cedar Creek High School and Bluebonnet Elementary School have been canceled due to a pipeline break.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stays Rodney Reed's execution
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has issued a stay in the execution of Rodney Reed.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has issued a stay in the execution of Rodney Reed.
Texas parole board recommends delaying execution of Rodney Reed
The parole board on Friday unanimously recommended a 120-day reprieve for Rodney Reed.
The parole board on Friday unanimously recommended a 120-day reprieve for Rodney Reed.
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.
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.
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office searching for missing teen
Jennifer Lopez Flores, 17, was last seen in the Red Rock area on October 12. BCSO says her whereabouts are currently unknown but she may be in the Austin area.
Jennifer Lopez Flores, 17, was last seen in the Red Rock area on October 12. BCSO says her whereabouts are currently unknown but she may be in the Austin area.
FCI Bastrop employees still have to work despite government shutdown
Friday is payday or at least it should be for more than 800,000 federal workers.
Friday is payday or at least it should be for more than 800,000 federal workers.
Burned body found on side of road in Cedar Creek
A body was found burned on the side of the road in Cedar Creek on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.?
A body was found burned on the side of the road in Cedar Creek on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.?
Bastrop ISD
A Bastrop ISD parent reached out for help after she says the district disregarded a bullying attack on her 10-year-old son.
A Bastrop ISD parent reached out for help after she says the district disregarded a bullying attack on her 10-year-old son.
Bastrop County homeowner moving after latest fire
The Royal Pines fire in Bastrop County is now 100 percent contained. For a couple of hours Saturday night, the blaze was dangerously close to about 30 homes.
The Royal Pines fire in Bastrop County is now 100 percent contained. For a couple of hours Saturday night, the blaze was dangerously close to about 30 homes.
Brush fire in Bastrop
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Bastrop. FOX 7's Tania Ortega has the story.
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Bastrop. FOX 7's Tania Ortega has the story.
Biloxi bus crash
A charter bus originating from Austin, Texas was hit by a freight train in Biloxi, Mississippi on Tuesday. At least four people are dead.
A charter bus originating from Austin, Texas was hit by a freight train in Biloxi, Mississippi on Tuesday. At least four people are dead.