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.
Texas removing hemp from controlled substance list on April 5
In two weeks, hemp will no longer be considered a controlled substance in Texas, but there are still several questions the state legislature will need to clear up when it comes to the production of hemp.
In two weeks, hemp will no longer be considered a controlled substance in Texas, but there are still several questions the state legislature will need to clear up when it comes to the production of hemp.
FCI Bastrop employees still have to work despite government shutdown
Friday is payday or at least it should be for more than 800,000 federal workers.
Friday is payday or at least it should be for more than 800,000 federal workers.
Giddings mourns loss of three killed in 290 crash
What began as a typical Tuesday for Alan Orosio turned into his worst nightmare when he received a call from his brother. “He just broke down on the phone and I already knew, that's when it hit me. I lost my friend,” said Orosio.
What began as a typical Tuesday for Alan Orosio turned into his worst nightmare when he received a call from his brother. “He just broke down on the phone and I already knew, that's when it hit me. I lost my friend,” said Orosio.
Central Texas drought sparks water restrictions
The dry conditions in central Texas are taking a toll on home owners and businesses alike.
The dry conditions in central Texas are taking a toll on home owners and businesses alike.
Burned body found on side of road in Cedar Creek
A body was found burned on the side of the road in Cedar Creek on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.?
A body was found burned on the side of the road in Cedar Creek on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.?
Bastrop ISD
A Bastrop ISD parent reached out for help after she says the district disregarded a bullying attack on her 10-year-old son.
A Bastrop ISD parent reached out for help after she says the district disregarded a bullying attack on her 10-year-old son.
LIST: Closures and delays of Central Texas schools
The following is a list of closures and delays for schools in the Central Texas area.
The following is a list of closures and delays for schools in the Central Texas area.
Flooding in Smithville
Eastern parts of Central Texas are getting the brunt of the storms. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski has more on one of the hardest hit areas.
Eastern parts of Central Texas are getting the brunt of the storms. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski has more on one of the hardest hit areas.
Historic flooding in Smithville
In Bastrop County a road off of Highway 71 near Smithville has washed and the county has been placed under a declaration of disaster. Emergency officials are urging families with homes prone to flooding to evacuate. FOX 7's Bridget Spencer has the latest.
In Bastrop County a road off of Highway 71 near Smithville has washed and the county has been placed under a declaration of disaster. Emergency officials are urging families with homes prone to flooding to evacuate. FOX 7's Bridget Spencer has the latest.