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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Texas law requires online access to vote count
In the Austin metro, there are live streams coming from election offices in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties.
Boil water notice issued for parts of Bastrop after water-main break
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Aqua Water to notify its customers to boil water prior to consumption.
Veteran’s family receives home repair help from different faith organizations
Dozens of volunteers helped turn a worn-down house into a stable, improved home for a veteran's family in Elgin.
Nearly $4.24B in bonds on November ballot for Central Texas schools
Nine Central Texas school districts have called bond elections for this November, asking for nearly $4.24 billion for campus improvements, security and technology upgrades and new construction.
Domestic violence homicides highlight patterns shown in abusive relationships
Statistics show that one in four women will be the victim of domestic violence in their lifetime, and sometimes that violence turns deadly.
Bus driver shortage continues more than a month into school year
A shortage of bus drivers had led some Central Texas districts to come up with some creative solutions.
Hundreds of fentanyl pills found during Bastrop County traffic stop
A probable cause search uncovered 500-600 fentanyl pills packaged for sale, $11,000 in US currency and a loaded handgun.
Former Bastrop shelter caretaker accused of exploiting girls not indicted by grand jury
Iesha Greene, a former employee of the Refuge for DMST, was accused of selling nude photographs of juvenile sex trafficking victims in exchange for drugs and alcohol.
Bastop ISD hopes shot at brand-new car will keep students in school
Sames Bastrop Ford and Bastrop ISD held a pep rally of sorts Monday night, to get students fired up about the prospect of winning a brand-new SUV.
Harker Heights man dies after being found shot in car in Bastrop County
Police say Vicente Jose Huddleston was found sitting in his car on September 20 at around 9:45 a.m. in the 400 block of East Central Texas Expressway.
Fall getaway or holiday staycation at Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Just 20 minutes from downtown Austin, you can enjoy horseback riding, family events, Michelin Star dining, and more.
'Absolutely heartbreaking': Ex-wife of retired DPS trooper who shot, killed 2 victims in Elgin speaks out
FOX 7 learned new details about the deceased suspect, retired DPS trooper Rito Paul Morales, from his ex-wife.
Retired DPS trooper dies in standoff after allegedly killing his wife and 1 other person
On Sept. 17, the Elgin Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Bexar Forest Cove.