Automatic replacement SNAP benefits approved for 66 Texas disaster counties
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
Massive cleanup effort begins to help homeowners recover from damage
Homeowners in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties will be able to request help with removing fallen trees, limbs, and other storm-related damage.
Homeowners in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties will be able to request help with removing fallen trees, limbs, and other storm-related damage.
Central Texas: Where to shelter, eat and drink
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
Acclaimed culinary talent's seasonal, hyperlocal food in Bastrop
Sonya Cote, one of Austin's most acclaimed culinary talents, is now serving up amazing food in Bastrop.
Sonya Cote, one of Austin's most acclaimed culinary talents, is now serving up amazing food in Bastrop.
Rural Texas counties team up to help get community vaccinated
Officials in less populated counties are getting creative to help get their vulnerable populations vaccinated, but new information may complicate their efforts.
Officials in less populated counties are getting creative to help get their vulnerable populations vaccinated, but new information may complicate their efforts.
Man accused of over 100 counts of child rape, incest arrested in Bastrop
According to court paperwork, Cruz sexually engaged with a child under the age of 13 when he was 32.
According to court paperwork, Cruz sexually engaged with a child under the age of 13 when he was 32.
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm a holiday tradition for some
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.
Bastrop County Judge declares local disaster, prohibits outdoor burning
The order prohibiting outdoor burning goes into effect at 4 p.m. Thursday and will remain in effect until rescinded or until 12 p.m. on Nov. 5.
The order prohibiting outdoor burning goes into effect at 4 p.m. Thursday and will remain in effect until rescinded or until 12 p.m. on Nov. 5.
Two suspects steal guns from Bastrop business
No one was injured in the incident, but several guns were stolen from a business, says the Bastrop Police Department.
No one was injured in the incident, but several guns were stolen from a business, says the Bastrop Police Department.
2 Austin-area counties opt in to reopen bars
Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.
Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.
Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape encourages everyone to wear a mask
County Judge Paul Pape was one of the first government officials in Texas to be infected by the virus.
County Judge Paul Pape was one of the first government officials in Texas to be infected by the virus.
Interim police chief officially promoted to Chief of Police in Bastrop
Interim police chief Clint Nagy was officially promoted to Chief of Police in Bastrop.
Interim police chief Clint Nagy was officially promoted to Chief of Police in Bastrop.
Bastrop County man arrested for murder of Houston couple in 2016
Members of the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force have arrested a Bastrop County man accused of murdering two friends from Houston back in 2016.
Members of the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force have arrested a Bastrop County man accused of murdering two friends from Houston back in 2016.
Lockhart teams up with Bastrop to make autistic football player's dream come true
Senior defensive lineman Desmond Pulliam was born with Autism and his dream was to make his first-ever touchdown. At Thursday night’s scrimmage, Desmond achieved that goal.
Senior defensive lineman Desmond Pulliam was born with Autism and his dream was to make his first-ever touchdown. At Thursday night’s scrimmage, Desmond achieved that goal.
23 pounds of crystal meth seized in Bastrop County traffic stop
The street value of the seized crystal meth exceeds $100,000.
The street value of the seized crystal meth exceeds $100,000.
Texas teen flips truck while fleeing police
In an attempt to stop the vehicle, officers engaged spike strips which the driver tried to avoid and by doing so rolled the vehicle over into the grass median at the Smithville Municipal Airport.
In an attempt to stop the vehicle, officers engaged spike strips which the driver tried to avoid and by doing so rolled the vehicle over into the grass median at the Smithville Municipal Airport.
Wildfire in Bastrop State Park burns approximately 40 acres
As of 6:40 p.m., 50 percent of the fire was contained with spot outs and flare ups.
As of 6:40 p.m., 50 percent of the fire was contained with spot outs and flare ups.
Bastrop County opens second community COVID-19 testing site in Elgin
Results are generally known within 48-72 hours.
Results are generally known within 48-72 hours.
ATCEMS: Body found in field in East Travis County
Travis County Sherriff's Office deputies are assisting Round Rock police with the investigation.
Travis County Sherriff's Office deputies are assisting Round Rock police with the investigation.
Visit Bastrop, Texas Music Office to co-host virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop July 29
This workshop is the first step in the certification process for Bastrop to join a dozen other Texas cities that have been designated "Music Friendly".
This workshop is the first step in the certification process for Bastrop to join a dozen other Texas cities that have been designated "Music Friendly".