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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Sept. 17, the Elgin Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Bexar Forest Cove.
Halloween attraction owner arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teen volunteer
The alleged incident happened in 2017 at Scream Hollow which is located in Smithville.
The alleged incident happened in 2017 at Scream Hollow which is located in Smithville.
Former Smithville ISD teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teen
The teacher admitted to having a sexual relationship with the teenager that began in August. She was also found in possession of child pornography, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
The teacher admitted to having a sexual relationship with the teenager that began in August. She was also found in possession of child pornography, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
Austin man added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list
William Eugene Bird, 54, has been wanted since October 2021, when the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for probation violation.
William Eugene Bird, 54, has been wanted since October 2021, when the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for probation violation.
Elgin ISD board approves drop in tax rate, sets budget
This vote marks the fourth consecutive year Elgin ISD has decreased its tax rate.
This vote marks the fourth consecutive year Elgin ISD has decreased its tax rate.
2022 Greater Austin Area Music Census extended until Sept 9
The census is open to music industry workers age 18 or older in the Greater Austin area, including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell and Bastrop counties.
The census is open to music industry workers age 18 or older in the Greater Austin area, including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell and Bastrop counties.
Elgin police respond to two connected shootings within nine-hour window
Two men are at-large after a shooting at a home on Wilderness Trail, which is believed to be in “retaliation” for a homicide on E. Alamo Street earlier that same day, says the Elgin Police Department.
Two men are at-large after a shooting at a home on Wilderness Trail, which is believed to be in “retaliation” for a homicide on E. Alamo Street earlier that same day, says the Elgin Police Department.
Crews continue to fight wildfire in Bastrop County
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.