Elgin police respond to two connected shootings within nine-hour window
Two men are at-large after a shooting at a home on Wilderness Trail, which is believed to be in “retaliation” for a homicide on E. Alamo Street earlier that same day, says the Elgin Police Department.
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.
Travis County authorities investigating homicide in Elgin
Travis County authorities are investigating after a 20-year-old shot and killed his stepfather in Elgin.
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
Former Elgin mayor indicted for theft of property
A former Elgin mayor was arrested on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. On Monday, May 9, he was indicted for the offense of theft of property.
Man's body found on side of US 290 east of Elgin
Anyone who may have seen what occurred is asked to call the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office at 512-549-5100.
2 injured, 1 killed in two unrelated overnight shootings in Travis County
The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city
Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.
Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin
A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.
Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub
Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.
Austin Disaster Relief Network to open 2-day survivor intake center in Elgin
Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is set to open a two-day survivor intake center in Elgin to offer relief to those impacted by tornado damage on Monday, March 21.
Couple loses home they've lived in for 26 years to Elgin tornado
A married couple in Elgin lost their home they've lived in since 1996 to an EF-2 tornado that ripped through the town.
Teen who drove through Texas tornado given new truck by Fort Worth Chevrolet dealership
The Texas teen who survived after his truck was overturned, then turned right side up while driving through a tornado earlier this week was surprised in Fort Worth with a new car and a generous gift to his family.
Elgin man released from hospital after suffering leg injury from tornado
An Elgin man suffered a leg injury that sent him to the hospital after a tornado ripped through his mobile home earlier this week.
GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado
Riley Leon did not go to the hospital after the incident because the family does not have health insurance. The GoFundMe page was created to help with medical expenses.
New job, ride for teen driver who drove red truck in Texas tornado
Riley Leon, the 16-year-old that drove his red truck through a Texas tornado, got the job he was driving home from interviewing for and is being gifted a new Chevrolet Silverado.
Mystery driver of red truck driving through Texas tornado is a teenager
The mystery driver of a red pickup truck caught on camera being thrown around in a tornado has been identified as a 16-year-old high school student.
'I was speechless': 16-year-old who drove red truck through Texas tornado describes event
FOX 7 Austin spoke with the teen driver who drove his red truck through a Texas tornado on Monday. He described the shocking event.
Elgin residents cleaning up after tornado ripped through town
Bastrop County officials say over 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed after a tornado touched down in the area.
AT&T waiving overage fees for those affected by severe Texas weather, tornadoes
AT&T is waiving all overage charges for Texas customers affected by the recent severe weather and tornadoes.