Family still looking for answers after man was robbed, killed in Bastrop
A little more than a year ago, a man was robbed and killed in Bastrop. His family is still searching for answers.
A little more than a year ago, a man was robbed and killed in Bastrop. His family is still searching for answers.
Bastrop mayor recall petition faces setback over signatures
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Texas cheerleader's alleged shooter indicted by Bastrop County grand jury
The man accused of shooting a Texas high school cheerleader last spring has been indicted for the incident.
The man accused of shooting a Texas high school cheerleader last spring has been indicted for the incident.
Bastrop voters to decide on marijuana decriminalization in November
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Austin weather: Heat advisory in place until Monday night
A Heat Advisory is in place through Monday night and officials are advising Central Texans to stay hydrated and stay cool.
A Heat Advisory is in place through Monday night and officials are advising Central Texans to stay hydrated and stay cool.
Search for suspect in connection to murders in Austin & Bastrop County
The Austin Police Department says new information has come to light connecting the 2024 murder of Alyssa Ann Rivera and an unsolved 2018 murder in Bastrop County.
The Austin Police Department says new information has come to light connecting the 2024 murder of Alyssa Ann Rivera and an unsolved 2018 murder in Bastrop County.
Bastrop residents sign petition calling to remove mayor
Hundreds of residents have signed a petition calling for the removal of Bastrop’s mayor, Lyle Nelson.
Hundreds of residents have signed a petition calling for the removal of Bastrop’s mayor, Lyle Nelson.
Man killed in Bastrop; 2 people arrested: police
The Bastrop Police Department is investigating a murder that took place last month.
The Bastrop Police Department is investigating a murder that took place last month.
Texas school bus crash: Cement truck driver indicted on 4 felony counts
Jerry Hernandez was indicted on two counts of manslaughter and two counts of criminally negligent homicide.
Jerry Hernandez was indicted on two counts of manslaughter and two counts of criminally negligent homicide.
Bastrop predator caught with help from Project Safe Childhood
A Bastrop man is in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
A Bastrop man is in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Texas school bus crash: Grand jury to hear case against driver of cement truck
The cement truck driver involved in a deadly crash with a Hays CISD school bus could be formally indicted on Tuesday.
The cement truck driver involved in a deadly crash with a Hays CISD school bus could be formally indicted on Tuesday.
Elon Musk-backed school 'Ad Astra' looking to open in Bastrop this fall
The 2024 school year is tentatively set to begin in September, but it depends on getting a license from Texas Health and Human Services.
The 2024 school year is tentatively set to begin in September, but it depends on getting a license from Texas Health and Human Services.
Bastrop County officer-involved shooting: 1 dead
A person is dead after an officer-involved shooting Saturday night in Bastrop County. Officials say they were called because of someone "indiscriminately shooting".
A person is dead after an officer-involved shooting Saturday night in Bastrop County. Officials say they were called because of someone "indiscriminately shooting".
Multiple drive-by shootings in same Elgin neighborhood: police
Elgin police are investigating three drive-by shootings in the same stretch of road over the last few weeks.
Elgin police are investigating three drive-by shootings in the same stretch of road over the last few weeks.
Bastrop man to spend 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child
A Bastrop man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Texas.
A Bastrop man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Texas.
Man shoots, kills another after road rage incident in Elgin
One man is dead and another is charged with murder after a road rage incident in Elgin on Tuesday night.
One man is dead and another is charged with murder after a road rage incident in Elgin on Tuesday night.
Hurricane Beryl: Austin Wildlife Rescue takes in over 70 birds from Houston
Austin Wildlife Rescue welcomed 76 birds from Houston following Hurricane Beryl.
Austin Wildlife Rescue welcomed 76 birds from Houston following Hurricane Beryl.
Man's body recovered from water in Bastrop: police
A body was recovered from the water in Bastrop on Wednesday, police said.
A body was recovered from the water in Bastrop on Wednesday, police said.
ACC Elgin Campus to reopen Wednesday after water main break
All classes and activities were canceled on Tuesday, June 11, at ACC Elgin Campus due to a City of Elgin water main break.
All classes and activities were canceled on Tuesday, June 11, at ACC Elgin Campus due to a City of Elgin water main break.
Body of missing swimmer recovered in Bastrop County
The body of a missing swimmer, who went missing in Bastrop County on Monday night, was recovered.
The body of a missing swimmer, who went missing in Bastrop County on Monday night, was recovered.



















