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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roy Franks is accused of inappropriately touching two children while they were enrolled at Cedar Creek High School.