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