Bastrop County

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stays execution of Rodney Reed

February 23, 2015 5:21pm CST

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has stayed the execution of death row inmate Rodney Reed in response a motion filed by his lawyer earlier this month. Reed was convicted in 1998 of Stacey Stit...

After-school activities canceled and some schools closed due to weather

February 23, 2015 5:58am CST

A Winter Weather advisory is in effect for several counties. The weather caused several districts to close for the day and districts that did hold classes to cancel after-school activities.

SWAT situation ends peacefully in Bastrop County

February 20, 2015 5:21pm CST

Authorities are investigating a SWAT situation in Bastrop County.

Attorneys introduce new evidence in Rodney Reed case

February 12, 2015 9:58pm CST

With only 3 weeks until he is set to die, attorneys for convicted murderer Rodney Reed are trying to spare his life one last time.

A 90-year-old WWII veteran's long fight with the VA

January 15, 2015 4:57pm CST

A 90-year-old World War II veteran is playing a long game with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Recovery efforts continue in Bastrop County following 2011 fire

January 1, 2015 4:49pm CST

Bastrop County is beginning the New Year by expanding its wildfire recovery effort.

Execution date set for Rodney Reed

July 14, 2014 4:30pm CDT

An execution date has been set for Rodney Reed.There was a hearing Monday for Reed.