Crash in Elgin leaves 1 dead, 4 others hurt
The crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. on March 11 on County Line Road about a mile south of 290.
The crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. on March 11 on County Line Road about a mile south of 290.
The Refuge for DMST cleared of wrongdoing after misconduct allegations, activists speak against reopening
In March 2022, the Refuge went under investigation for allegations of misconduct, and a few months ago, it was cleared of any wrongdoing, and the state restored its license.
In March 2022, the Refuge went under investigation for allegations of misconduct, and a few months ago, it was cleared of any wrongdoing, and the state restored its license.
Central Texas weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds head out of CTX, cold front comes in
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.
Austin Humane Society takes in 57 dogs rescued from Bastrop home
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Three senior dogs, 45 adults, five puppies, and four neonates, most of which are small breeds, were rescued from a single home in Bastrop and transferred to the Austin Humane Society this month.
Passenger shot on US Hwy 183, found dead in Bastrop County: TSCO
The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) says a Hispanic woman in her 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Stony Point early Sunday morning in Bastrop County.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) says a Hispanic woman in her 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Stony Point early Sunday morning in Bastrop County.
State chainsaw team back to work in Austin after being released
In the first five days, 150 trees were cut and 125 miles of roadway were cleared.
In the first five days, 150 trees were cut and 125 miles of roadway were cleared.
Driver drops kids off, crashes through fence at Texas Capitol: DPS
The driver allegedly dropped two children out of her SUV, then crashed through part of the iron fence surrounding the Capitol grounds Thursday evening.
The driver allegedly dropped two children out of her SUV, then crashed through part of the iron fence surrounding the Capitol grounds Thursday evening.
Elgin ISD to provide curbside lunches for district students Feb. 4
Students will be able to pick up curbside lunches on Saturday Feb 4.Student name, address and campus will be required to pick up.
Students will be able to pick up curbside lunches on Saturday Feb 4.Student name, address and campus will be required to pick up.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Austin Disaster Relief Network ready to help with cleanup after winter storm
Residents in Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, or Williamson counties who need cleanup help can submit a request or go to ADRN’s website for information.
Residents in Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, or Williamson counties who need cleanup help can submit a request or go to ADRN’s website for information.
Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
Historic Bastrop Christian Church raising funds for restoration project
The Bastrop Christian Church is in need of a little love after nearly 130 years on Church Street. The community is raising funds for emergency structural repairs and to fix its 27 stained-glass windows.
The Bastrop Christian Church is in need of a little love after nearly 130 years on Church Street. The community is raising funds for emergency structural repairs and to fix its 27 stained-glass windows.
Advanced DNA technology may help solve 1979 Bastrop County cold case
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is partnering with DNA testing company Othram to try and identify a Jane Doe found in 1979. Investigators say they want to rule out a connection to serial killer Henry Lee Lucas.
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is partnering with DNA testing company Othram to try and identify a Jane Doe found in 1979. Investigators say they want to rule out a connection to serial killer Henry Lee Lucas.
Elgin unveils Black Icons mural of five community leaders
Civil rights leader Harvey Westbrook, educator Annie Lee Haywood, business owners and community leaders S.H. McShan and Dororthy McCarther, and musician Monty Joe Thomas are featured.
Civil rights leader Harvey Westbrook, educator Annie Lee Haywood, business owners and community leaders S.H. McShan and Dororthy McCarther, and musician Monty Joe Thomas are featured.
Suspect in SH 71 shooting apprehended in Smithville
25-year-old Darrian James Chandler was sought on charges in connection with a June shooting where a woman was shot twice.
25-year-old Darrian James Chandler was sought on charges in connection with a June shooting where a woman was shot twice.
Bastrop County dumping victim stuck with cleanup bill
Two men were recently arrested for dumping tons of used tires on a private Cedar Creek property, but it's the property owner who is stuck with the cleanup bill.
Two men were recently arrested for dumping tons of used tires on a private Cedar Creek property, but it's the property owner who is stuck with the cleanup bill.
Bastrop Co. murder suspect arrested following high-speed chase in Bryan-College Station
Caballero was wanted for the murder of 19-year-old Sofia Vera. She was found shot to death in Bastrop County on Dec. 30.
Caballero was wanted for the murder of 19-year-old Sofia Vera. She was found shot to death in Bastrop County on Dec. 30.
Woman dead, 2 children injured in Bastrop County wreck
Esther Lopez Sosa, 24, died at the scene after a driver hit her vehicle on FM 2336. DPS says a ten-year-old and a 15-year-old in her vehicle were taken to hospitals with injuries.
Esther Lopez Sosa, 24, died at the scene after a driver hit her vehicle on FM 2336. DPS says a ten-year-old and a 15-year-old in her vehicle were taken to hospitals with injuries.
2 men arrested for illegally dumping 1,900 pounds of tires onto private property in Bastrop County
Both Gilley and Davis were arrested and charged with illegal dumping of more than 1,000 pounds, in addition to other local warrants. Both remain in the Bastrop County Jail.
Both Gilley and Davis were arrested and charged with illegal dumping of more than 1,000 pounds, in addition to other local warrants. Both remain in the Bastrop County Jail.
Thieves stealing food trucks in Central Texas on the rise
Thieves in Central Texas are making off with food trucks, leaving local business owners in a tough spot.
Thieves in Central Texas are making off with food trucks, leaving local business owners in a tough spot.