Taylor man sentenced for 2022 DWI crash that killed Elgin married couple
42-year-old John Crayton, Jr., of Taylor has been sentenced for the 2022 DWI crash that killed 39-year-old Lenora Soriano and her husband, 38-year-old Christopher Ali Vassef in Williamson County.
Nearly 67 kilos of narcotics off the streets in Bastrop County
Nearly 67 kilos of narcotics are off the streets in Bastrop County after a recent investigation, search warrant and a traffic stop.
Elgin resident becomes millionaire after lottery win
One lucky winner took home the first of four top prizes in the Texas Lottery Lucky Millions game.
Bastrop County hardware stores getting hit by fraudulent transactions: sheriff
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says it has received multiple reports from victims who live outside the county who said their debit and credit cards were being used fraudulently at local hardware stores.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Bastrop vs Liberty Hill
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Liberty Hill Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Man accused of shooting cheerleader in Elgin has court hearing
A man accused of shooting a cheerleader in an H-E-B parking lot in Elgin last year had his first court hearing Wednesday morning. He is facing two felony charges.
Bastrop voters support marijuana decriminalization
Voters in Bastrop have decided to de-prioritize arrests and prosecution of misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses by voting for Proposition M.
Incumbent Michael Cloud wins US House District 27 seat
Incumbent Michael Cloud faced off against Democrat Tanya Lloyd in the general election for US House Texas District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Congressman Michael McCaul reelected to 11th term for District 10
Congressman Michael McCaul has been re-elected and will start his 11th term representing Texas' 10th District in the U.S. Congress in January 2025. He defeated Democrat Theresa Boisseau and Independent Jeff Miller.
Live results: Marijuana decriminalization prop results
It's Election Day! The polls have now closed and here are live results on the two marijuana decriminalization propositions in Lockhart and Bastrop as the votes are counted.
Today is Election Day, here is what you need to know
Today is Election Day. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Hudson Fire sparked by structure fire in Bastrop County
The Hudson Fire continues to burn in Bastrop County. The wildfire has burned about 400 acres and officials now know the cause.
Hudson Fire: Bastrop County wildfire prompts evacuations, estimated at 400 acres
The Hudson Fire east of Bastrop is currently at 400 acres and 15% containment as of 10 p.m. Nov. 3.
Hudson Fire: First responders evacuate dozens as fire reaches 400 acres
The Hudson Fire started just south of Park Road 1 C around noon on Sunday, Nov. 3, and quickly engulfed 400 acres in just four hours.
Election 2024: Lockhart, Bastrop residents to vote on decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession
Residents in Bastrop and Lockhart are voting on propositions that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Bastrop vs Pflugerville
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Pflugerville Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Oct. 11 declared 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day' in Austin for movie's 50th anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the legendary film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, will proclaim October 11 as Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day.
Man struck, killed by vehicle on SH 71 in Bastrop: police
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross SH 71 in Bastrop. This is the second auto-pedestrian crash along SH 71 in the last week.
Elon Musk to officially move X headquarters to Bastrop, Texas
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced he plans to move the headquarters of X, formerly Twitter, to Bastrop. The city says it is preparing for the expansion and influx of staff moving here.
Woman struck, killed by vehicle in Bastrop: police
A woman is dead after she was struck by vehicle while trying to cross SH 71 in Bastrop, police say.