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. 

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.

Central Texas drought sparks water restrictions

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
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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
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A Bastrop ISD parent reached out for help after she says the district disregarded a bullying attack on her 10-year-old son.

Flooding in Smithville
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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
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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.

Bastrop County homeowner moving after latest fire
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The Royal Pines fire in Bastrop County is now 100 percent contained. For a couple of hours Saturday night, the blaze was dangerously close to about 30 homes.

Brush fire in Bastrop
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Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Bastrop. FOX 7's Tania Ortega has the story.

Biloxi bus crash
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A charter bus originating from Austin, Texas was hit by a freight train in Biloxi, Mississippi on Tuesday. At least four people are dead.

Drug war on Bastrop and Travis County line

It's a big problem on the Bastrop and Travis County line as a drug war is leading to murders, burglaries and assaults.

Cancellations and delayed starts due to the weather

Due to the potential for heavy rains and water, the following schools will delay the start of school:

Local police departments providing Craigslist users safe place to meet

Websites like Craigslist can be an awesome tool or a quick way to find yourself in a scary situation. Several local police departments have an idea they hope will keep you safe.

Law enforcement agencies joining efforts to deter DWIs over July 4th weekend

Several Central Texas law enforcement agencies are joining efforts to curb impaired driving on the roadways and impaired boating on waterways. The DWI initiative began at 9 a.m. on July 3 and ends ...

Bastrop County residents fire off questions on Jade Helm 15

More than 150 people packed into the Bastrop County Commissioner's Court Monday to hear details about Jade Helm 15.

Parts of Smithville soaked after Friday storm

Parts of Smithville are drying out after several inches of soaking rain fell Friday morning.

Bastrop PD warns of computer scam

The Bastrop Police Department says it has received several reports of people getting calls that there are problems with their computers.