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.
Bastrop County issues declaration of disaster due to coronavirus
On Monday afternoon, Bastrop County, along with the cities of Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville urged everyone to continue to be more aware of the spread of COVID-19.
On Monday afternoon, Bastrop County, along with the cities of Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville urged everyone to continue to be more aware of the spread of COVID-19.
Austin among cities targeted by DEA raids in national effort to break up cartel operation
Those targeted in the raid are allegedly linked to a Mexican Cartel.
Those targeted in the raid are allegedly linked to a Mexican Cartel.
Central Texas Soldiers put to the test in Best Warrior Competition in Bastrop
Men and women participated in obstacles testing their strength, speed, agility and their knowledge of the military.
Men and women participated in obstacles testing their strength, speed, agility and their knowledge of the military.
Elgin sawmill converted to casket company
A special order spun the sawmill business in a new direction, leading to the creation of the Star of Texas Casket Company.
A special order spun the sawmill business in a new direction, leading to the creation of the Star of Texas Casket Company.
Deadly crash in Bastrop County
Bastrop County officials say a deadly crash has shut down roads in the area.
Bastrop County officials say a deadly crash has shut down roads in the area.
Man wanted for January assault in northeast Cedar Creek
Jonathan Andrew Long is wanted for assault causing bodily injury after the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says he assaulted a man on January 26.
Jonathan Andrew Long is wanted for assault causing bodily injury after the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says he assaulted a man on January 26.
Two suspects in Del Valle store robbery, assault captured, identified, says BCSO
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says two suspects of a robbery and assault in Del Valle in February have been identified and captured.
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says two suspects of a robbery and assault in Del Valle in February have been identified and captured.
Woman arrested for hitting disabled vet with aluminum bat, pulling gun on him
The victim said his girlfriend of fourteen years had been hitting him on and off with the bat since Tuesday, February 4.
The victim said his girlfriend of fourteen years had been hitting him on and off with the bat since Tuesday, February 4.
Rodney Reed’s request for new judge denied
Reed's lawyers were trying to get Bastrop County Judge Carson Campbell to preside over the case and review any new evidence, instead of Brazos County Judge JD Langley who is assigned to the case.
Reed's lawyers were trying to get Bastrop County Judge Carson Campbell to preside over the case and review any new evidence, instead of Brazos County Judge JD Langley who is assigned to the case.
US Marshals Task Force apprehends man who stabbed father multiple times
Multiple task forces helped apprehend a fugitive who was wanted for violently stabbing his own father in the abdomen.
Multiple task forces helped apprehend a fugitive who was wanted for violently stabbing his own father in the abdomen.
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office warns residents about scam involving man posing as sheriff's deputy
The man approached a woman in the Elgin area and identified himself as a Bastrop County Sheriff's Deputy, telling her crimes had been committed using her information.
The man approached a woman in the Elgin area and identified himself as a Bastrop County Sheriff's Deputy, telling her crimes had been committed using her information.