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.

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: 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.

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.

Train runs over man laying on track in Bastrop County

The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a train ran over a man who was laying on the tracks.

New details revealed in overdose death of Bastrop County teen

A woman is behind bars for murder after investigators say she sold fentanyl to a teen in Bastrop who later died from an overdose.

Deadly crash causes traffic delays in Elgin

Elgin police say a deadly one-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on US 290 Sunday morning.