Texas man in need of kidney transplant again searching for donor

Matthew Novelli is one of nearly 10,000 people in Texas who are waiting for an organ transplant. Those in need of transplants, especially kidneys, can see such long wait times many do take to measures like this.

Crowds return to Elgin Christmas Tree Farm despite pandemic

For many - the holiday season is focused around family and deep-rooted traditions and for some, that includes the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm.

Mother still waiting for answers a year after her son's death

Eunice Prieto remembers her 27-year-old son Armando Mascorro as a kind and caring person, despite his struggles.

Elgin WWII veteran is dancing his way through life

As a World War II veteran, Dud Morris has seen a lot in his close-to-a-century of life. He joined the Navy just before he turned 18.

TCSO: Suspect detained after fatal shooting in Elgin

TCSO says it received a 911 call about a disturbance in the 23200 block of Alicia Drive around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

Rodney Reed should not be retried in murder case, judge says

Rodney Reed was sentenced to death for the murder of 19-year-old Stacey Stites, whose body was found in Bastrop in 1996.

Dinosaurs stolen from The Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek recovered

The park's owner says the dinosaurs were recovered from a University of Texas at Austin fraternity party and that authorities are still working to identify the suspects

Former Smithville police chief arrested in illegal gambling bust

Along with 54-year-old Maugere, 36-year-old Chasity Robinson, and 35-year-old Michael Burgess, we’re arrested in connection to the operation.

Bastrop Music Festival returns for first time in two years

The four-day music festival will take place Sept. 23-26 featuring more than 40 performances at 10 indoor and outdoor venues in Bastrop.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates

Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.

Bastrop will be home to new $8 million medical marijuana facility

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is building a new facility to keep up with increased demand as the state’s medical marijuana program expands.

Family, friends surprise Elgin WWII vet with drive-by convoy

All the people that drove by are avid goers at the Cotton Country Club Dance Hall in Granger which is Dud’s favorite place to dance every Sunday.

Rodney Reed's fate now in hands of district judge as hearing wraps up

The state brought forward more witnesses close to Stacey, however it was the testimony technically "off the record" that got all the attention today.

State has family of Stites and Fennell take the stand in Reed hearing

As Rodney Reed's appeal hearing draws to a close, the state works to change the negative character image of Jimmy Fennell after last week's testimony.

State brings in forensic experts on day seven of Reed hearing

Now on the 7th day of Reed's appeal hearing, the state calls two forensic pathologists to the stand to share their opinions on Stacey Stites's death.

State calls on law enforcement witnesses in Rodney Reed hearing

The State started to make its case Friday by bringing in several law enforcement officials who either worked with Jimmy Fennell or were involved in the investigation.

Stacey Stites' fiancé takes witness stand for questioning

On day 4 of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the state and defense both took time to question Stites' fiancé, Jimmy Fennell.

Day 3 of Rodney Reed's hearing continues to see witness statements

On day 3 of the hearing, Reed's attorneys brought in multiple witnesses that commented on the relationship between Stacey Stites and Jimmy Fennell.