Bastrop County fire serves as warning to growing fire threat
Bastrop County ESD 2 Fire Chief Josh Gill said investigators determined the wildfire started with the burning of a brush pile that got out of control.
Bastrop County ESD 2 Fire Chief Josh Gill said investigators determined the wildfire started with the burning of a brush pile that got out of control.
Rodney Reed celebrates 52nd birthday one month after execution stay
is execution was stayed indefinitely by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and is being sent back to the Bastrop County court where he was originally convicted of the crime in 1998. There, a judge will examine claims raised by Reed's legal team including the claim that he may be innocent.
is execution was stayed indefinitely by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and is being sent back to the Bastrop County court where he was originally convicted of the crime in 1998. There, a judge will examine claims raised by Reed's legal team including the claim that he may be innocent.
Bastrop County SO asking public's help in identifying man who robbed Elgin convenience store at gunpoint
BCSO reported the robbery on Facebook, saying the man was recorded on video surveillance robbing the Elgin Travel Center at gunpoint on E. US 290 around 6 a.m. Dec. 8.
BCSO reported the robbery on Facebook, saying the man was recorded on video surveillance robbing the Elgin Travel Center at gunpoint on E. US 290 around 6 a.m. Dec. 8.
Rodney Reed case to be featured on 'The Dr. Oz Show'
Rodney Reed's execution has been postponed indefinitely after an outpouring of support including from some big names in Hollywood. Reed's brother, Rodrick, will be on the syndicated talk show "The Dr. Oz Show" to talk about the next steps in the case.
Rodney Reed's execution has been postponed indefinitely after an outpouring of support including from some big names in Hollywood. Reed's brother, Rodrick, will be on the syndicated talk show "The Dr. Oz Show" to talk about the next steps in the case.
Two Bastrop ISD schools closed due to pipeline break
Bastrop Independent School District says that classes at Cedar Creek High School and Bluebonnet Elementary School have been canceled due to a pipeline break.
Bastrop Independent School District says that classes at Cedar Creek High School and Bluebonnet Elementary School have been canceled due to a pipeline break.
Days after new judge is assigned, Rodney Reed's lawyers file motion to withdraw him, assign new judge
Rodney Reed's attorneys have filed a motion to withdraw a judge recently assigned to his case in Bastrop County.
Rodney Reed's attorneys have filed a motion to withdraw a judge recently assigned to his case in Bastrop County.
Kim Kardashian visits Rodney Reed in Texas prison
Kim Kardashian West is in Texas visiting death row inmate Rodney Reed.
Kim Kardashian West is in Texas visiting death row inmate Rodney Reed.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stays Rodney Reed's execution
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has issued a stay in the execution of Rodney Reed.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has issued a stay in the execution of Rodney Reed.
Texas parole board recommends delaying execution of Rodney Reed
The parole board on Friday unanimously recommended a 120-day reprieve for Rodney Reed.
The parole board on Friday unanimously recommended a 120-day reprieve for Rodney Reed.
A week from execution, Rodney Reed’s supporters gather in Bastrop
On Tuesday, a hearing that Rodney Reed's attorneys would use to try to void his execution was postponed, but it didn't stop a rally outside the Bastrop County District Attorney’s office Wednesday.
On Tuesday, a hearing that Rodney Reed's attorneys would use to try to void his execution was postponed, but it didn't stop a rally outside the Bastrop County District Attorney’s office Wednesday.
Appeals court cancels hearing in Rodney Reed case
Tuesday's decision delays answers as to whether Reed's execution for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites might be delayed or commuted.
Tuesday's decision delays answers as to whether Reed's execution for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites might be delayed or commuted.
Rally for Rodney Reed held in Bastrop County
Reed and his supporters believe Stites’ former fiance and ex-cop Jimmy Fennell is the real killer.
Reed and his supporters believe Stites’ former fiance and ex-cop Jimmy Fennell is the real killer.
Remains of missing Elgin man found
Alex Aviles was reported missing by his girlfriend and daughter on August 15. The Austin Police Department found Aviles and his truck October 27.
Alex Aviles was reported missing by his girlfriend and daughter on August 15. The Austin Police Department found Aviles and his truck October 27.
Man arrested for allegedly attempting to run over wife with pickup truck, tractor-trailer
Billy Jack Lloyd, 61, has been charged with aggravated assault family violence with a $1 million bond. Additional charges are expected to be filed.
Billy Jack Lloyd, 61, has been charged with aggravated assault family violence with a $1 million bond. Additional charges are expected to be filed.
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office searching for missing teen
Jennifer Lopez Flores, 17, was last seen in the Red Rock area on October 12. BCSO says her whereabouts are currently unknown but she may be in the Austin area.
Jennifer Lopez Flores, 17, was last seen in the Red Rock area on October 12. BCSO says her whereabouts are currently unknown but she may be in the Austin area.
Four-year-old girl struck and killed in Bastrop
A four-year-old girl is dead after she was struck by a vehicle, City of Bastrop Police say.
A four-year-old girl is dead after she was struck by a vehicle, City of Bastrop Police say.
Legal hemp poses challenges for Texas prosecutors
Legalizing hemp in Texas is having unexpected consequences that are affecting criminal cases involving marijuana throughout the entire state.
Legalizing hemp in Texas is having unexpected consequences that are affecting criminal cases involving marijuana throughout the entire state.
Fourth of July holiday prompts talk of firework safety
The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.
The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.
Supporters of Rodney Reed write letters calling for clemency
Supporters of Rodney Reed gathered at a restaurant in North Austin Sunday morning.
Supporters of Rodney Reed gathered at a restaurant in North Austin Sunday morning.
Legal hemp could affect Texas' drug detection dogs
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.