Marijuana on the ballot for four Central Texas cities

Four Central Texas cities will soon be eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses based on votes counted so far.

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.

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.