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.
Gourdough's Donuts Airstream trailer found in Bastrop County
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office said on Jan. 3, deputies raided a property near Elm Forest Loop in Cedar Creek. Following the raid, the owner of the truck, Ryan Palmer, was able to get his trailer back.
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office said on Jan. 3, deputies raided a property near Elm Forest Loop in Cedar Creek. Following the raid, the owner of the truck, Ryan Palmer, was able to get his trailer back.
Gov. Abbott announces over $54M in career, technical education grants across Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, totaling over $54 million, have been awarded to public community, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, totaling over $54 million, have been awarded to public community, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools across the state.
Boil water notice lifted for Aqua WSC customers in parts of Bastrop County
At around 1 p.m. on Dec. 28, the water tested to be free of harmful microbes.
At around 1 p.m. on Dec. 28, the water tested to be free of harmful microbes.
Christmas Eve fire destroys Elgin home
Flames fully engulfed and destroyed a home in Elgin this Christmas Eve, according to Travis County ESD 12.
Flames fully engulfed and destroyed a home in Elgin this Christmas Eve, according to Travis County ESD 12.
Porch pirate steals packages from Bastrop homes, officials say
The man was caught on doorbell cameras allegedly stealing packages from two Bastrop-area homes, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
The man was caught on doorbell cameras allegedly stealing packages from two Bastrop-area homes, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters rescue 6 dogs from structure fire in Bastrop County
Six dogs were rescued from a burning building this week thanks to North Bastrop County Fire Rescue and the Elgin Police Department.
Six dogs were rescued from a burning building this week thanks to North Bastrop County Fire Rescue and the Elgin Police Department.
Non-emergency phone lines down in Bastrop for AT&T customers
AT&T customers are reporting issues with non-emergency phone calls in Bastrop County, according to the sheriff and police departments.
AT&T customers are reporting issues with non-emergency phone calls in Bastrop County, according to the sheriff and police departments.
Portion of Bastrop County under boil water notice
Aqua Water Supply customers in part of Bastrop County are being asked to boil water after a water main break caused low pressure in the system.
Aqua Water Supply customers in part of Bastrop County are being asked to boil water after a water main break caused low pressure in the system.
Mother of woman killed by retired DPS trooper in Elgin speaks out
Mitchell’s life was cut short at just 27 years old, when she was shot and killed by former DPS trooper Rito Paul Morales.
Mitchell’s life was cut short at just 27 years old, when she was shot and killed by former DPS trooper Rito Paul Morales.
Low-level marijuana possession decriminalized in San Marcos, 4 other Texas cities
San Marcos was one of five cities in Texas to pass a decriminalization. The others include, Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights and Killeen.
San Marcos was one of five cities in Texas to pass a decriminalization. The others include, Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights and Killeen.
Marijuana on the ballot for four Central Texas cities
Four Central Texas cities will soon be eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses based on votes counted so far.
Four Central Texas cities will soon be eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses based on votes counted so far.