Bastrop County Commissioners approve removal of Confederate statues
Bastrop joins the long list of cities moving to take down Confederate statues following civil unrest across the nation.
Bastrop joins the long list of cities moving to take down Confederate statues following civil unrest across the nation.
Food distribution at Grace Baptist Church in Bastrop County
The food pantry was the first major ministry for the church and it typically helps about 200 families per week.
The food pantry was the first major ministry for the church and it typically helps about 200 families per week.
Bastrop County considering what to do with Confederate monuments
County Judge Paul Pape says now is the time to decide what to do with two monuments on the county courthouse lawn.
County Judge Paul Pape says now is the time to decide what to do with two monuments on the county courthouse lawn.
Bastrop County COVID-19 testing site added to Austin Public Health's online portal
Officials in Bastrop County say the partnership with APH is being done to expand the COVID-19 testing network to protect the health and safety of Central Texas.
Officials in Bastrop County say the partnership with APH is being done to expand the COVID-19 testing network to protect the health and safety of Central Texas.
Family of Bastrop County homicide victim begging for answers
A small memorial is still visible outside Country Grocery in Del Valle where 23-year-old Ambrosio Gonzalez lost his life Memorial Day weekend.
A small memorial is still visible outside Country Grocery in Del Valle where 23-year-old Ambrosio Gonzalez lost his life Memorial Day weekend.
Texas DPS teams practice for COVID-19 hurricane rescues in Smithville
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
Bastrop County sees spike in COVID-19 cases along with another death
“I also think that we are seeing the impact of some of the recent calendar events like Mother’s Day, Easter where historically we get together with friends and loved ones.”
“I also think that we are seeing the impact of some of the recent calendar events like Mother’s Day, Easter where historically we get together with friends and loved ones.”
Third death from COVID-19 confirmed in Bastrop County
The person who died has only been identified as a 62-year-old male from Elgin, in northern Bastrop County.
The person who died has only been identified as a 62-year-old male from Elgin, in northern Bastrop County.
LIST: Confirmed coronavirus cases by county
A list of all county-reported cases so far
A list of all county-reported cases so far
Several tornadoes spotted in Central Texas
The twisters in Bastrop County split some trees in half and tore the roof off of a shed. So far, no injuries have been reported.
The twisters in Bastrop County split some trees in half and tore the roof off of a shed. So far, no injuries have been reported.
NWS confirms tornadoes in Smithville and near Cedar Creek
The tornado warnings have expired but Travis and Hays County are under a flash flood warning until 3 p.m. and Travis County is under a flood warning until about 5:30 a.m. tomorrow (5/13).
The tornado warnings have expired but Travis and Hays County are under a flash flood warning until 3 p.m. and Travis County is under a flood warning until about 5:30 a.m. tomorrow (5/13).
Elgin, Smithville to hold mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing Tuesday
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.
Bastrop County to conduct random COVID-19 testing
According to the county, health officials will be conducting random testing on approximately 150 volunteers at 14 different locations around the county on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24.
According to the county, health officials will be conducting random testing on approximately 150 volunteers at 14 different locations around the county on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24.
Bastrop man who died from COVID-19 remembered for generous spirit
55-year-old James Michael Wilkinson, known to his family and friends as “Chip,” passed away at Ascension Seton Main on April 17.
55-year-old James Michael Wilkinson, known to his family and friends as “Chip,” passed away at Ascension Seton Main on April 17.
Bastrop County backs off face covering requirement
The county said in a release that all other provisions in its COVID-19 Order currently in effect remain unchanged.
The county said in a release that all other provisions in its COVID-19 Order currently in effect remain unchanged.
Bluebonnet Electric to provide $4.2M in capital credits, assistance for members during COVID-19 pandemic
The approved assistance and capital credits are part of Bluebonnet's efforts to help members and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The approved assistance and capital credits are part of Bluebonnet's efforts to help members and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mask order enforcement may start in Bastrop County
The order requires the wearing of a mask when entering all public buildings, like the county clerk’s office.
The order requires the wearing of a mask when entering all public buildings, like the county clerk’s office.
Parks, trails in Central Texas closing for Easter weekend to slow spread of COVID-19
The park closures will begin Thursday night and run until Monday morning. Parks will have signs prohibiting anyone from using the area.
The park closures will begin Thursday night and run until Monday morning. Parks will have signs prohibiting anyone from using the area.
Bastrop County reports first presumptive positive coronavirus case
According to the Bastrop County Health Authority, a 37-year-old old resident of the county has tested presumptive positive as of March 21, 2020.
According to the Bastrop County Health Authority, a 37-year-old old resident of the county has tested presumptive positive as of March 21, 2020.
Sherwood Forest Faire closes in response to Bastrop County disaster declaration over COVID-19
The popular medieval entertainment event is suspending operations during the fourth week of its eight-weekend season. It has not been determined at this point whether the event will be canceled outright.
The popular medieval entertainment event is suspending operations during the fourth week of its eight-weekend season. It has not been determined at this point whether the event will be canceled outright.