Authorities investigating The Refuge for DMST for child sex trafficking
The place that was supposed to protect girls from sex trafficking is now under investigation. The Refuge in Bastrop County is now under investigation.
The place that was supposed to protect girls from sex trafficking is now under investigation. The Refuge in Bastrop County is now under investigation.
Foster girls, victims of sex trafficking, abused at Texas shelter
Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter in Bastrop, according to a report from a current employee.
Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter in Bastrop, according to a report from a current employee.
Bastrop County Animal Shelter holding special puppy adoption event
Looking for a puppy? Bastrop County Animal Shelter is holding a special event in Austin to help some puppies find their forever homes on March 4 and 5.
Looking for a puppy? Bastrop County Animal Shelter is holding a special event in Austin to help some puppies find their forever homes on March 4 and 5.
Winter weather Texas school cancellations, delays on Feb. 24
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Reimers Ranch prescribed burn follows lessons learned from Rolling Pines Fire
The conditions were right and once ignited, large sections of brush in Reimers Ranch were quickly consumed. The fires were set as part of a prescribed burn operation by the Travis County Parks Department.
The conditions were right and once ignited, large sections of brush in Reimers Ranch were quickly consumed. The fires were set as part of a prescribed burn operation by the Travis County Parks Department.
Boil water notice issued for customers in the Vista Ranch Water System
If you live in this area, you are part of this boil water notice. The water should be brought to a vigorous boil and then boiled for two minutes.
If you live in this area, you are part of this boil water notice. The water should be brought to a vigorous boil and then boiled for two minutes.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Several Central Texas HEB stores closing early Feb. 3 due to wintry weather
Several H-E-B stores in the Central Texas area are set to close early on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to wintry weather conditions.
Several H-E-B stores in the Central Texas area are set to close early on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to wintry weather conditions.
Independent panel to look into cause of Rolling Pines Fire
The Rolling Pines Fire is now 100% contained and spanned more than 800 acres as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is linked to a prescribed burn by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
The Rolling Pines Fire is now 100% contained and spanned more than 800 acres as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is linked to a prescribed burn by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Outdoor burn ban, disaster declaration in place for Bastrop County
The burn ban went into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 and comes after a wildfire burned more than 800 acres in Bastrop State Park earlier this week.
The burn ban went into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 and comes after a wildfire burned more than 800 acres in Bastrop State Park earlier this week.
Rolling Pines Fire: Bastrop County fire almost fully contained
Officials say the fire is at 95% containment as crews continue to patrol and mop up across the fire area.
Officials say the fire is at 95% containment as crews continue to patrol and mop up across the fire area.
Hill Country sees little wintry precipitation despite a lot of anticipation
A Winter Storm Advisory was issued for most of Central Texas, but not many areas saw heavy sleet or ice.
A Winter Storm Advisory was issued for most of Central Texas, but not many areas saw heavy sleet or ice.
Rolling Pines Fire brings back memories of previous Bastrop County fires
With the Rolling Pines fire right in their backyard, Bastrop residents look back at the two disastrous fires that ripped through the county not too long ago.
With the Rolling Pines fire right in their backyard, Bastrop residents look back at the two disastrous fires that ripped through the county not too long ago.
Residents near Rolling Pines Fire worry about shift in weather
As the Rolling Pines Fire continues, residents are starting to worry about how the wind changes will impact the fire.
As the Rolling Pines Fire continues, residents are starting to worry about how the wind changes will impact the fire.
Rolling Pines Fire: Bastrop County fire evacuation order completely lifted
The fire is currently 58% contained and officials say ground crews have made great progress improving and widening the fireline as they continue to get the fire under control.
The fire is currently 58% contained and officials say ground crews have made great progress improving and widening the fireline as they continue to get the fire under control.
Celebratory MLK Jr Day events happening around the Austin area
Several organizations and cities around the Austin area are holding celebratory events for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Several organizations and cities around the Austin area are holding celebratory events for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Search for armed and dangerous suspect in Bastrop County
Reynol Nino is considered armed and dangerous. Residents are being warned to not attempt to apprehend the suspect themselves.
Reynol Nino is considered armed and dangerous. Residents are being warned to not attempt to apprehend the suspect themselves.
Counterfeit Oxycontin pills containing fentanyl seized in Bastrop County
The counterfeit Oxycontin pills have an approximate street value of $43,000, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
The counterfeit Oxycontin pills have an approximate street value of $43,000, says the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
Fugitive arrested after barricading himself inside Elgin home
29-year-old Jaime Tamez Jr was sought on multiple warrants from the Elgin Police Department (EPD) from September.
29-year-old Jaime Tamez Jr was sought on multiple warrants from the Elgin Police Department (EPD) from September.