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.
Missing in Texas: A look at unsolved cases in Bastrop County
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen took a look at some other unsolved cases in Bastrop County, some of them going decades back. This includes missing persons cases and a look at how the office approaches cold cases.
FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen took a look at some other unsolved cases in Bastrop County, some of them going decades back. This includes missing persons cases and a look at how the office approaches cold cases.
3 from Florida die after falling into cistern in Bastrop County
Officials say the victims were hog hunting and fell to their death going after a dog in a cornfield north of Elgin.
Officials say the victims were hog hunting and fell to their death going after a dog in a cornfield north of Elgin.
Texas fire officials say wildfires could happen anytime, anywhere
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
H-E-B sued by deputy working security for not paying medical bills after stabbing
The off-duty Bastrop County deputy says H-E-B didn't pay for his medical bills after he was stabbed while on the job om November 2022.
The off-duty Bastrop County deputy says H-E-B didn't pay for his medical bills after he was stabbed while on the job om November 2022.
Central Texas fire crews on high alert due to wildfire risk
Fire crews across Central Texas are gearing up, and stepping up to help areas like Bastrop, which is already seeing the worst of it.
Fire crews across Central Texas are gearing up, and stepping up to help areas like Bastrop, which is already seeing the worst of it.
Mesquite Field Fire: Crews fighting 38-acre fire in Bastrop County
Crews are working to put out the Mesquite Field Fire near Hellinger Road in Bastrop County.
Crews are working to put out the Mesquite Field Fire near Hellinger Road in Bastrop County.
Powder Keg Pine Fire: 117-acre fire in Bastrop County fully contained
Officials say the Powder Keg Pine Fire near State Highway 71 and Harmon Road in Bastrop County is now 100% contained.
Officials say the Powder Keg Pine Fire near State Highway 71 and Harmon Road in Bastrop County is now 100% contained.
9-year-old boy dies after rollover crash in Bastrop County
Authorities responded to a one-vehicle crash on Cedar Hollow and found that several passengers were involved.
Authorities responded to a one-vehicle crash on Cedar Hollow and found that several passengers were involved.
Serial killer possibly connected to murders in Bastrop and Wilco; law enforcement say
Serial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to hundred of murders across the country, including one in Williamson County and another in Bastrop County in 1979.
Serial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to hundred of murders across the country, including one in Williamson County and another in Bastrop County in 1979.
New display in Bastrop highlights Texan Latinos in WWII
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
Possible victim of serial killer Henry Lee Lucas identified in 1979 Texas cold case
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is considering serial killer Henry Lee Lucas to be responsible for her death, and are not looking for any other suspects.
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is considering serial killer Henry Lee Lucas to be responsible for her death, and are not looking for any other suspects.