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.
Several parents contacted FOX 7 Austin saying that something happened on a school bus early in December and that it was “sexual" in nature.
Potentially 'armed and dangerous' suspect likely in Austin area, says Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement is searching for a man who they say is ‘known to be armed and dangerous’, and is ‘likely’ in the Austin area.
Law enforcement is searching for a man who they say is ‘known to be armed and dangerous’, and is ‘likely’ in the Austin area.
Freeze warning issued for parts of South Central Texas
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
Santa Claus stops in Bastrop for annual holiday market
Santa Claus made a stop in Bastrop this weekend just in time for the kiddos to tell him what they want for Christmas as part of the city's annual holiday market.
Santa Claus made a stop in Bastrop this weekend just in time for the kiddos to tell him what they want for Christmas as part of the city's annual holiday market.
Child drowns in pond near his Bastrop County, Texas home: sheriff
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says that a 7-year-old autistic boy was found in a pond near his home over the weekend. His parents called 9-1-1 after they discovered he was missing.
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says that a 7-year-old autistic boy was found in a pond near his home over the weekend. His parents called 9-1-1 after they discovered he was missing.
Texas cheerleader back on the mat at Baylor University after Elgin shooting
Texas cheerleader Payton Washington is back on the mat at Baylor University after recovering from her injuries. She was shot several times after a mix up in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin.
Texas cheerleader Payton Washington is back on the mat at Baylor University after recovering from her injuries. She was shot several times after a mix up in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin.
McDade High School marching band qualifies for UIL state contest
For the first time in history, the McDade High School marching band has qualified for the UIL state marching band contest.
For the first time in history, the McDade High School marching band has qualified for the UIL state marching band contest.
Solar eclipse: Photos and videos of the 'ring of fire' from across central Texas
Viewer photos and videos illustrate Saturday's annular solar eclipse, the rare celestial phenomenon that was on display across central Texas.
Viewer photos and videos illustrate Saturday's annular solar eclipse, the rare celestial phenomenon that was on display across central Texas.
Bastrop Co. woman hopes granddaughter will come home after running away
A Bastrop County woman is hoping her granddaughter, 16-year-old Nevaeh Cortez, will come home after running away at the end of September.
A Bastrop County woman is hoping her granddaughter, 16-year-old Nevaeh Cortez, will come home after running away at the end of September.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop early Friday morning.
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop early Friday morning.
Central Texas musicians set to perform at four-day Bastrop Music Festival
The Bastrop Music Festival started Thursday, Sept. 21, and about 40 artists are set to perform during the next four days.
The Bastrop Music Festival started Thursday, Sept. 21, and about 40 artists are set to perform during the next four days.
TxDOT, Bastrop County leaders celebrate completion of new bridges
Leaders with TxDOT and Bastrop County cut the ribbon of a four-year construction project that built nine bridges over the Colorado River at SH 71.
Leaders with TxDOT and Bastrop County cut the ribbon of a four-year construction project that built nine bridges over the Colorado River at SH 71.
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.
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.
The Refuge for DMST suspends license due to issues with Texas DFPS
The facility said the suspension is due to “an intractable regulatory climate and pattern of hostility rather than collaboration from the Texas Department of Family Protective Services [that has] made it unsafe to fulfill its mission."
The facility said the suspension is due to “an intractable regulatory climate and pattern of hostility rather than collaboration from the Texas Department of Family Protective Services [that has] made it unsafe to fulfill its mission."
Officials: Take proper precautions around old cisterns, wells
A deadly incident that happened in Bastrop County highlights the importance of taking proper precautions when it comes to old cisterns and wells. FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl has the latest.
A deadly incident that happened in Bastrop County highlights the importance of taking proper precautions when it comes to old cisterns and wells. FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl has the latest.
Bastrop ISD announces app for parents to track their child's bus
Bastrop ISD announced a new tool for parents to track their child's school bus.
Bastrop ISD announced a new tool for parents to track their child's school bus.
Rockne, Texas celebrates World War II veteran with annual homecoming parade
Rockne, Texas' annual homecoming parade, held on Saturday morning, was dedicated to one special man this year: Arthur Goertz, a soon-to-be 100-year-old World War II veteran who fought in the Marshall Islands and is an active member in the Rockne community.
Rockne, Texas' annual homecoming parade, held on Saturday morning, was dedicated to one special man this year: Arthur Goertz, a soon-to-be 100-year-old World War II veteran who fought in the Marshall Islands and is an active member in the Rockne community.
Head-on crash kills driver in Elgin
A man has died after a head-on crash between a pickup truck and 18-wheeler in Elgin.
A man has died after a head-on crash between a pickup truck and 18-wheeler in Elgin.
Family remembers Bastrop County father last seen in 2014
In this week's “Missing in Texas," we're taking a look at the case of Carl Beall, who has been missing for nearly a decade. Angela Shen has the latest.
In this week's “Missing in Texas," we're taking a look at the case of Carl Beall, who has been missing for nearly a decade. Angela Shen has the latest.
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.
Forward progression of the fire has been stopped, according to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management.