Halloween attraction owner arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teen volunteer
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.
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.
Elgin ISD board approves drop in tax rate, sets budget
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.
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.
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.
Drone loaded with drugs, phones flown into Fort Worth prison, investigators say
Staff found 46 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 87 grams of pressed THC, two prepaid smartphones, and nine mp3 players, according to the Department of Justice.
Bastrop County wildfire: Pine Pond Fire 50% contained
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Rent in Austin: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the Austin-Round Rock area is the most expensive area in all of Texas.
UTPD investigating possible arson incident in Smithville
The incident happened at the university's Stengl "Lost Pines" Biological Station in Smithville.
Military Order of the Purple Heart assisting Central Texas veterans financially amid inflation
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
Two new schools being built to address enrollment growth within Bastrop ISD
The construction projects were approved as part of a $183 million bond vote last year.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Travis County authorities investigating homicide in Elgin
Travis County authorities are investigating after a 20-year-old shot and killed his stepfather in Elgin.
Cedar Creek HS teacher arrested for improper relationship with two students
Roy Franks is accused of inappropriately touching two children while they were enrolled at Cedar Creek High School.
Community members beat the heat at McDade Watermelon Festival
Hundreds gathered Saturday for one of the longest running festivals in Texas, the 73rd Annual McDade Watermelon Festival.
There is fun for the whole family at the McDade Watermelon Festival
It will include lots of fun activities like the Sweatin’ Melons 5K, watermelon eating contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, a car show, live music, mule-drawn carriage rides, and more.
Bastrop County man arrested for online solicitation of a minor
The sheriff's office said there was indication that Davis has been active in the Bastrop community, working with youth sports events, specifically as a youth basketball trainer.
Mower causes light brush fire at Bastrop County line
Travis County Fire Rescue and the Austin Fire Department responded to the fire at SH 71 and the county line.