Gov. Abbott orders investigation into the City of Elgin
Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin.
Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin.
SNAP benefits: Over 140K Central Texans will lose due to shutdown; List of resources for those in need
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
Man believed to have raped several elderly women in Bastrop Co. identified
Officials say after nearly three decades of investigating, they've identified the person who they believe raped several elderly women in Bastrop County between 1997 and 2005.
Officials say after nearly three decades of investigating, they've identified the person who they believe raped several elderly women in Bastrop County between 1997 and 2005.
Bastrop County food pantry "closely monitoring" SNAP changes, government shutdown
A Central Texas food pantry says they're “closely monitoring” the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA recently confirmed no SNAP benefits will be issued for November if it continues.
A Central Texas food pantry says they're “closely monitoring” the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA recently confirmed no SNAP benefits will be issued for November if it continues.
Teen in custody following bomb threat at Bastrop church
A teen was taken into custody after a bomb threat at a Bastrop church, police said.
A teen was taken into custody after a bomb threat at a Bastrop church, police said.
Hole 18 Fire in Bastrop County burns 15-acres
Fire crews put out the Hole 18 Fire in Bastrop County.
Fire crews put out the Hole 18 Fire in Bastrop County.
Multi-car crash in Elgin leaves 2 dead
Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Elgin, police said.
Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Elgin, police said.
19 dogs rescued from Bastrop County home
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Teen charged with murder in Elgin deadly shooting
A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.
A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.
McDade ISD announces cancellation of varsity football season
McDade High School announced the cancellation of their varsity football team's season.
McDade High School announced the cancellation of their varsity football team's season.
Cement truck driver in deadly Hays CISD school bus crash still facing civil lawsuits
Jerry Hernandez, the concrete truck driver involved in a crash with a Hays CISD school bus, is still facing multiple civil lawsuits related to the crash, even after his sentencing on Thursday.
Jerry Hernandez, the concrete truck driver involved in a crash with a Hays CISD school bus, is still facing multiple civil lawsuits related to the crash, even after his sentencing on Thursday.
Cement truck driver sentenced to 18 years after deadly Hays CISD school bus crash
The cement truck driver accused of killing two people in a crash with a Hays CISD school bus has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
The cement truck driver accused of killing two people in a crash with a Hays CISD school bus has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
2 dead, multiple injured in late-night US 290 collision
A two-car collision on US Highway 290 North last night resulted in two fatalities, including a 13-year-old, and multiple injuries, with the cause of the crash still under investigation.
A two-car collision on US Highway 290 North last night resulted in two fatalities, including a 13-year-old, and multiple injuries, with the cause of the crash still under investigation.
TEA accountability ratings: 31 Central Texas school districts saw improved scores
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
The accountability ratings for public schools in Texas are out. FOX 7 Austin has broken down the ratings for districts in 16 Central Texas counties.
Police seek owner of abandoned vehicle found on private property in Mustang Ridge
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
Mustang Ridge police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that was abandoned on private property after a hit-and-run crash.
Bastrop man electrocuted in Elgin: police
A man was electrocuted in Elgin. Police said it is believed he was trying to steal copper wire.
A man was electrocuted in Elgin. Police said it is believed he was trying to steal copper wire.
Smithville man arrested in multi-county narcotics bust: sheriff
A Smithville man is behind bars in Lee County after a multi-agency, multi-county investigation into a narcotics distribution network in Central Texas.
A Smithville man is behind bars in Lee County after a multi-agency, multi-county investigation into a narcotics distribution network in Central Texas.
Texas school bus crash: Mother of child injured speaks out
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.
Texas school bus crash: Cement truck driver reaches plea deal
A cement truck driver involved in a deadly crash with a Hays CISD school bus in March 2024 has reached a plea agreement.
A cement truck driver involved in a deadly crash with a Hays CISD school bus in March 2024 has reached a plea agreement.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.