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.
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.
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.
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.
A woman is dead after she was struck by vehicle while trying to cross SH 71 in Bastrop, police say.
Bastrop police looking for vehicle of interest in connection to burglaries
Have you seen this vehicle? Bastrop police are looking for a vehicle of interest in connection to several burglaries.
Have you seen this vehicle? Bastrop police are looking for a vehicle of interest in connection to several burglaries.
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.
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.
A woman is behind bars for murder after investigators say she sold fentanyl to a teen in Bastrop who later died from an overdose.
Woman charged with murder in fentanyl-related death in Bastrop
A woman has been charged with murder in the fentanyl-related death of a teenager in Bastrop County.
A woman has been charged with murder in the fentanyl-related death of a teenager in Bastrop County.
Bastrop County Complex Wildfire: Residents reflect on historic fire 13 years later
The historic wildfire started in Bastrop County in 2011 during the devastating summer drought that plagued the state.
The historic wildfire started in Bastrop County in 2011 during the devastating summer drought that plagued the state.
On-demand rideshare CARTS Now expands to Elgin, La Grange
A new on-demand rideshare will be launching this week in Elgin and La Grange.
A new on-demand rideshare will be launching this week in Elgin and La Grange.
Deadly crash causes traffic delays in Elgin
Elgin police say a deadly one-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on US 290 Sunday morning.
Elgin police say a deadly one-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on US 290 Sunday morning.
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.