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.
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.
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.
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.
Travis County Fire Rescue and the Austin Fire Department responded to the fire at SH 71 and the county line.
Bastrop to hold 31st annual Patriotic Festival
The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. July 2 with the Run, White & Blue 5K through the streets of Bastrop, with the festival following at noon in Fisherman's Park.
The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. July 2 with the Run, White & Blue 5K through the streets of Bastrop, with the festival following at noon in Fisherman's Park.
Yogi fire in Bastrop County burns about 50 acres
According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire started near Gotier Trace and South Old Potato Road around 2 p.m. Monday. Around 15-20 homes were evacuated for a couple of hours as a precaution.
According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire started near Gotier Trace and South Old Potato Road around 2 p.m. Monday. Around 15-20 homes were evacuated for a couple of hours as a precaution.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Central Texas through Sunday
Air temperatures are expected between 102 and 107 and the peak heat index is expected between 105 and 110.
Air temperatures are expected between 102 and 107 and the peak heat index is expected between 105 and 110.
Nearly a dozen dogs stolen from kennel in Cedar Creek
The three men, wearing masks, spent a little more than 30 minutes on the property gathering dogs. They can be seen tossing the animals over a fence.
The three men, wearing masks, spent a little more than 30 minutes on the property gathering dogs. They can be seen tossing the animals over a fence.
Heat Advisory issued for Central Texas for Monday, June 6
A heat advisory is in effect for Monday, June 6 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to high temperatures.
A heat advisory is in effect for Monday, June 6 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to high temperatures.
Central Texas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, large hail likely
Multiple Central Texas counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight.
Multiple Central Texas counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight.
TEA selects 24 additional teachers to state task force to solve teacher shortage
The list of teachers included in the state task force includes a middle school teacher in Bastrop and an elementary school teacher in Round Rock.
The list of teachers included in the state task force includes a middle school teacher in Bastrop and an elementary school teacher in Round Rock.
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
Former Elgin mayor indicted for theft of property
A former Elgin mayor was arrested on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. On Monday, May 9, he was indicted for the offense of theft of property.
A former Elgin mayor was arrested on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. On Monday, May 9, he was indicted for the offense of theft of property.
Lack of communication between child welfare and juvenile justice systems hurts foster kids, court monitors say
The court-appointed watchdogs expressed concern after learning that a caretaker accused of exploiting children at a state-licensed facility in Bastrop had been previously fired from a state juvenile justice facility for misconduct.
The court-appointed watchdogs expressed concern after learning that a caretaker accused of exploiting children at a state-licensed facility in Bastrop had been previously fired from a state juvenile justice facility for misconduct.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for several Central Texas counties
NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in the Central Texas area. Hail and winds up to 60 mph is expected.
NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in the Central Texas area. Hail and winds up to 60 mph is expected.
Deputies seize several narcotic items at Bastrop County home
A Texas man was arrested in Bastrop County after deputies found and seized several narcotics items at his home located in the Stony Point Neighborhood.
A Texas man was arrested in Bastrop County after deputies found and seized several narcotics items at his home located in the Stony Point Neighborhood.
Texas death row inmate to get Supreme Court review
Rodney Reed was sentenced to death for the 1996 killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. Prosecutors say Reed raped and strangled Stites as she made her way to work at a supermarket in Bastrop.
Rodney Reed was sentenced to death for the 1996 killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. Prosecutors say Reed raped and strangled Stites as she made her way to work at a supermarket in Bastrop.
Bastrop ISD holding job fair April 23 to fill multiple positions
Bastrop ISD is holding a job fair to fill multiple full-time positions this Saturday.
Bastrop ISD is holding a job fair to fill multiple full-time positions this Saturday.
Bastrop shelter caretaker accused of exploiting girls was fired from previous job for misconduct
State records show Iesha Greene was fired in 2020 from a state juvenile facility for having inappropriate relationships with children. The Refuge said it was aware of her previous work there, but it never requested her publicly available personnel records.
State records show Iesha Greene was fired in 2020 from a state juvenile facility for having inappropriate relationships with children. The Refuge said it was aware of her previous work there, but it never requested her publicly available personnel records.
Man's body found on side of US 290 east of Elgin
Anyone who may have seen what occurred is asked to call the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office at 512-549-5100.
Anyone who may have seen what occurred is asked to call the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office at 512-549-5100.