SpaceX to build new facility in Bastrop after being awarded grant from Gov. Abbott
Gov. Abbott awarded SpaceX a $17.3 million grant for an expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and an advanced packaging facility in Bastrop.
Austin weather: Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, March 4
A Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for South Central Texas due to critical to extreme fire danger, says the National Weather Service.
Fugitive wanted out of Bastrop County apprehended in Houston: DPS
69-year-old Armando Flores Aguilar was captured in Houston last week. He is the seventh fugitive from Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List to be captured since the list began last year.
4 people dead in one week, both cases ruled domestic violence
Two recent murder-suicides have been ruled a result of domestic violence. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with a member of the Texas Council on Family Violence about domestic violence and what to look for.
Elgin murder-suicide: Police identify people found dead inside home
Elgin police have identified two people found dead in a home and says the investigation suggests this was "a tragic case of domestic violence."
2 people found dead inside Elgin home: police
Elgin police are investigating after officers found two people dead inside a home Tuesday morning.
Man shot after refusing to hand over French Bulldog: APD
Austin police say a man was shot in the foot after refusing to give another man his French Bulldog in East Austin.
Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition
All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.
School closures: Districts close campuses on 1/21 due to snow and ice danger
Due to winter weather, many Central Texas school districts have decided to close campuses on Tuesday, January 21.
Winter weather: Warming centers, shelters opening throughout Central Texas
Due to winter weather, several warming centers throughout Central Texas will be activated.
Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson resigns effective immediately
Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned his position effective immediately, saying he will "no longer be a focal point for these self-serving interests to deflect from their actions."
School delays: Central Texas districts prepare for winter weather
Due to potential icy roads across the Hill Country, some school districts will start on a delay starting Thursday, Jan. 9.
Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured bald eagle
The Austin Wildlife Rescue is rehabilitating an injured bald eagle that was brought to them on December 15. The majestic bird has a long road to recovery and needs months of care and healing.
Missing in Texas: 2024 wrap-up of Texas' most notable missing persons stories
As the end of the year approaches, Missing in Texas reporter Angela Shen is doing a wrap-up of some of the most notable missing persons stories in Texas in 2024.
Bastrop man wanted for sexual abuse found in Panama, brought back and arrested in Austin
A Bastrop man wanted for continuous sexual abuse of a young child was found in Panama and brought back to Austin.
Bastrop Tree of Angels honors loved ones lost to violent crime
The Tree of Angels in Bastrop honors victims of violent crime with each ornament hung by family and friends of those lost.
Austin-area WWII veteran finally gets grave marker
Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.
Bastrop's River of Lights event marks start of holiday season
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, Central Texans have Christmas on their minds. Bastrop's annual River of Lights event is marking the start of the holiday season.
Shooting incident on highway in Bastrop County
Officials are investigating a shooting incident on a highway in Bastrop County.
Bastrop ISD school bus crash: 1 adult, 11 students taken to hospital, Texas DPS says
One adult and 11 students were taken to the hospital after a crash in Bastrop County on Friday morning.