Rodney Reed's defense brings forth more witnesses to make their case
The defense called on four more witnesses to speak on Rodney Reed's and Stacy Stites' relationship and her fiancé Jimmy Fennell's character.
The defense called on four more witnesses to speak on Rodney Reed's and Stacy Stites' relationship and her fiancé Jimmy Fennell's character.
Rodney Reed's lawyers bring in first witness of appeal hearing
On day one of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the defense brings in Dr. Andrew Baker, independent forensic pathologist, as their first witness.
On day one of Rodney Reed's appeal hearing, the defense brings in Dr. Andrew Baker, independent forensic pathologist, as their first witness.
Lawyers make case for Rodney Reed's innocence at appeal hearing
Reed was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites in 1996 and sentenced to death but he has always maintained that he was innocent.
Reed was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites in 1996 and sentenced to death but he has always maintained that he was innocent.
Appeal process for Rodney Reed begins in pre-trial hearing
Rodney Reed's lawyers claim they have new evidence and witnesses that will prove Reed's innocence after he was granted a stay of execution in 2019.
Rodney Reed's lawyers claim they have new evidence and witnesses that will prove Reed's innocence after he was granted a stay of execution in 2019.
Lawyers hope to prove Rodney Reed's innocence as court process begins
Lawyers will work out pre-trial issues ahead of an appeal hearing in two weeks for Reed who was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites.
Lawyers will work out pre-trial issues ahead of an appeal hearing in two weeks for Reed who was convicted of murdering Stacey Stites.
Family, supporters of Rodney Reed rally at Texas Capitol
Some movement has taken place in Reed's case, A close source told FOX 7 Reed has been transferred back to the Bastrop County jail as of this weekend.
Some movement has taken place in Reed's case, A close source told FOX 7 Reed has been transferred back to the Bastrop County jail as of this weekend.
Authorities say missing Bastrop teen may be in Austin
17-year-old Rebecca Cohen disappeared from Bastrop on June 15 and investigators believe she may be in Austin.
17-year-old Rebecca Cohen disappeared from Bastrop on June 15 and investigators believe she may be in Austin.
Austin Pets Alive in urgent need of fosters for Bastrop County dogs
The 20 dogs are recovering from distemper and APA! says they are facing euthanasia if they cannot find fosters in the next 48 hours.
The 20 dogs are recovering from distemper and APA! says they are facing euthanasia if they cannot find fosters in the next 48 hours.
LCRA could open more floodgates depending on rain over next few days
With more rain in the forecast, the LCRA is warning about storm runoff and flooding.
With more rain in the forecast, the LCRA is warning about storm runoff and flooding.
‘Entourage’ star Adrian Grenier left Hollywood for Texas farm: ‘Austin is cosmopolitan’
Adrian Grenier's farm is reportedly 45 minutes outside of Austin in Bastrop, a city that has a population of roughly 88,723, according to U.S. Census data.
Adrian Grenier's farm is reportedly 45 minutes outside of Austin in Bastrop, a city that has a population of roughly 88,723, according to U.S. Census data.
Bastrop County seeing people hesitant about getting vaccinated
Health officials are trying to find ways to reach people who are hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are trying to find ways to reach people who are hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Travis County exceeds state COVID-19 vaccination average
According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.
According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.
Elgin man dies in motorcycle crash in Taylor
Taylor police say they are investigating the crash that occurred the evening of May 3 in the 5000 block of West 2nd Street.
Taylor police say they are investigating the crash that occurred the evening of May 3 in the 5000 block of West 2nd Street.
"Keep an eye out": Rattlesnake bites Bastrop man doing yardwork
As the temperatures warm up people aren't the only ones out and about. Snakes are too and it's a lesson David Gramling learned the hard way.
As the temperatures warm up people aren't the only ones out and about. Snakes are too and it's a lesson David Gramling learned the hard way.
Triple homicide suspect at center of child sexual abuse investigation
In November 2020, Stephen Broderick was indicted on 12 counts of physical and sexual abuse. The document states the abuse began in March 2020.
In November 2020, Stephen Broderick was indicted on 12 counts of physical and sexual abuse. The document states the abuse began in March 2020.
Elgin ISD identifies current, former students as NW Austin shooting victims
Elgin Independent School District says a former Elgin ISD student and a current Elgin High School senior were two of the victims in the April 18 deadly shooting in Northwest Austin.
Elgin Independent School District says a former Elgin ISD student and a current Elgin High School senior were two of the victims in the April 18 deadly shooting in Northwest Austin.
Damage assessments begin after Thursday hail storm
So far this week State Farm says it has received about 3,000 storm damage claims. Most are from Central Texas counties.
So far this week State Farm says it has received about 3,000 storm damage claims. Most are from Central Texas counties.
Crews have Bastrop County wildfire 97% contained at 37 acres
The Cassel Way fire is almost 100% contained, but the Texas A&M Forest Service says it's important to take it as a wake-up call to create a wildfire plan.
The Cassel Way fire is almost 100% contained, but the Texas A&M Forest Service says it's important to take it as a wake-up call to create a wildfire plan.
Crews have Bastrop County wildfire 95% contained after 24 hours
As of Sunday, the wildfire in Bastrop County is 95% contained. Texas A&M Forest Service says the official cause of the fire is a "cooking fire."
As of Sunday, the wildfire in Bastrop County is 95% contained. Texas A&M Forest Service says the official cause of the fire is a "cooking fire."
FOX 7 Care Force: Restoration Ranch offers support for veterans
Derek Knapp, an army veteran and the executive director of Restoration Ranch, talks about how the ranch provides a safe haven for veterans and horses.
Derek Knapp, an army veteran and the executive director of Restoration Ranch, talks about how the ranch provides a safe haven for veterans and horses.