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.
Severe weather heading to Central Texas for Easter Sunday
A severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled for most of Central Texas.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled for most of Central Texas.
Bird causes power outage for thousands in Eastern Travis County area
Thousands of Bluebonnet Electric customers in eastern Travis County were left in the dark after a bird caused a power outage.
Thousands of Bluebonnet Electric customers in eastern Travis County were left in the dark after a bird caused a power outage.
Tito's, ADRN team up to launch Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund
The Austin Disaster Relief Network's Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund is an effort to help survivors of the March 21 tornadoes get back into safe and clean homes.
The Austin Disaster Relief Network's Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund is an effort to help survivors of the March 21 tornadoes get back into safe and clean homes.
2 injured, 1 killed in two unrelated overnight shootings in Travis County
The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. No arrests have been made.
The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says
Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city
Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.
Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.
Texas DPS responds after judge questions integrity of investigation into The Refuge for DMST
A federal judge blasted the Texas Rangers for its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking of foster children at a facility near Austin. The judge asked for a federal criminal investigation.
A federal judge blasted the Texas Rangers for its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking of foster children at a facility near Austin. The judge asked for a federal criminal investigation.
Federal judge blasts Texas Rangers' investigation into sex trafficking at foster care facility
The Rangers investigated complaints about the facility and concluded that an employee accused of taking nude photos of girls in exchange for drugs did not commit sex trafficking. A federal judge questioned whether the Texas Rangers understand the definition of sex trafficking.
The Rangers investigated complaints about the facility and concluded that an employee accused of taking nude photos of girls in exchange for drugs did not commit sex trafficking. A federal judge questioned whether the Texas Rangers understand the definition of sex trafficking.
Burn ban issued for unincorporated areas of Bastrop County
A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Bastrop County.
A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Bastrop County.
Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin
A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.
A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.
Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub
Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.
Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.