Teens arrested in connection to shooting in Elgin
Three people, including two teens, have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Elgin on Alley A that left two people hurt.
Three people, including two teens, have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Elgin on Alley A that left two people hurt.
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.
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.
Boil water notice lifted for Vista Ranch water system
A boil water notice has been lifted for all customers in the Vista Ranch water system in Bastrop. Customers may resume using the water system without any special treatment.
A boil water notice has been lifted for all customers in the Vista Ranch water system in Bastrop. Customers may resume using the water system without any special treatment.
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
McDade beats the heat with 75th annual Watermelon Festival
McDade residents are celebrating one of summer's tastiest treats, the watermelon, with its annual tradition now in its 75th year.
McDade residents are celebrating one of summer's tastiest treats, the watermelon, with its annual tradition now in its 75th year.
Bastrop holds inaugural Fourth of July celebration
The streets of downtown Bastrop were covered in red, white and blue Saturday morning for the city's inaugural Fourth of July celebration.
The streets of downtown Bastrop were covered in red, white and blue Saturday morning for the city's inaugural Fourth of July celebration.
Bastrop hosting its inaugural Big Bang Celebration on July 1
The patriotic event on July 1 on Bastrop's Main Street and Fisherman's Park, will feature a pet parade, music, a market, fireworks and more.
The patriotic event on July 1 on Bastrop's Main Street and Fisherman's Park, will feature a pet parade, music, a market, fireworks and more.
Bastrop man uses robotic device to relearn how to walk after stroke
Jim Carr had a stroke last fall that left him unable to walk. In this edition of the FOX 7 Healthbeat, we learn more about the new robotic gait training system that helped him relearn how to walk.
Jim Carr had a stroke last fall that left him unable to walk. In this edition of the FOX 7 Healthbeat, we learn more about the new robotic gait training system that helped him relearn how to walk.
Former Elgin mayor pleads guilty to felony property theft
The DA's office says Cannon, a licensed insurance agent, allegedly acquired payments from a company, but failed to submit those payments to obtain insurance policies for over three years.
The DA's office says Cannon, a licensed insurance agent, allegedly acquired payments from a company, but failed to submit those payments to obtain insurance policies for over three years.
Elgin police searching for suspect who shot 2 people
Police say it is important for people to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during the investigation.
Police say it is important for people to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during the investigation.
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.
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.
Car commercial shoot takes over downtown Elgin
Elgin’s Main Street was transformed into a set for a car commercial June 14, drawing the attention of residents and local business owners.
Elgin’s Main Street was transformed into a set for a car commercial June 14, drawing the attention of residents and local business owners.
Juneteenth 2023: How to celebrate in and around Austin
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!
What happened to Houston man remains mystery 8 years later
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen talks with the mother of missing Houston man Johnathan Lee Hamilton, who was last seen in 2015 in Bastrop.
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen talks with the mother of missing Houston man Johnathan Lee Hamilton, who was last seen in 2015 in Bastrop.
Hit-and-run suspect found in Mexico after nearly 7 years on the run
The suspect and his mother will be extradited to face charges related to the 2016 hit-and-run that killed 19-year-old Devon Sanders in Manor.
The suspect and his mother will be extradited to face charges related to the 2016 hit-and-run that killed 19-year-old Devon Sanders in Manor.
Elgin ISD families hear from district leaders on improving school safety
Recent threats to Elgin High School prompted Elgin ISD leaders to open discussion to families on how safety can be improved in district schools.
Recent threats to Elgin High School prompted Elgin ISD leaders to open discussion to families on how safety can be improved in district schools.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Assault, shooting threat at Elgin High School draws police response
Elgin police are investigating both incidents. The April 25 incident is being investigated as a Terroristic Threat.
Elgin police are investigating both incidents. The April 25 incident is being investigated as a Terroristic Threat.
Central Texas weather: Storm system moving through eastern counties
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.