Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured bald eagle
The Austin Wildlife Rescue is rehabilitating an injured bald eagle that was brought to them on December 15. The majestic bird has a long road to recovery and needs months of care and healing.
Smithville High offers more coding opportunities for students
Smithville High School is offering courses and a new club to encourage female students to get interested in coding and computer science.
School bus incident being investigated by Smithville ISD, police
Several parents contacted FOX 7 Austin saying that something happened on a school bus early in December and that it was “sexual" in nature.
Texas man arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Smithville man has been arrested for allegedly physically assaulting multiple law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Amaze Fire: Crews on scene of 63-acre fire near Smithville
Forward progression of the fire has been stopped, according to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management.
Former Smithville mayor sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual assault charges
In May 2021, Scott Saunders, Jr. was arrested on three charges out of Bastrop County two counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child.
Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
Halloween attraction owner arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teen volunteer
The alleged incident happened in 2017 at Scream Hollow which is located in Smithville.
Former Smithville ISD teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teen
The teacher admitted to having a sexual relationship with the teenager that began in August. She was also found in possession of child pornography, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
UTPD investigating possible arson incident in Smithville
The incident happened at the university's Stengl "Lost Pines" Biological Station in Smithville.
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.
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.
Former Smithville police chief arrested in illegal gambling bust
Along with 54-year-old Maugere, 36-year-old Chasity Robinson, and 35-year-old Michael Burgess, we’re arrested in connection to the operation.
Texas teen flips truck while fleeing police
In an attempt to stop the vehicle, officers engaged spike strips which the driver tried to avoid and by doing so rolled the vehicle over into the grass median at the Smithville Municipal Airport.
Texas DPS teams practice for COVID-19 hurricane rescues in Smithville
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
Elgin, Smithville to hold mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing Tuesday
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.
Flooding in Smithville
Eastern parts of Central Texas are getting the brunt of the storms. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski has more on one of the hardest hit areas.
Historic flooding in Smithville
In Bastrop County a road off of Highway 71 near Smithville has washed and the county has been placed under a declaration of disaster. Emergency officials are urging families with homes prone to flooding to evacuate. FOX 7's Bridget Spencer has the latest.
Parts of Smithville soaked after Friday storm
Parts of Smithville are drying out after several inches of soaking rain fell Friday morning.