Arctic blast: Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in Central Texas
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Texas weather: Hard Freeze Warning issued for parts of Central Texas
NWS says there will be periods of prolonged sub-freezing temperatures expected as low as 10 to 15 degrees and that some locations will not climb above freezing until Wednesday morning.
NWS says there will be periods of prolonged sub-freezing temperatures expected as low as 10 to 15 degrees and that some locations will not climb above freezing until Wednesday morning.
East Austin murder suspect arrested in Elgin by U.S. Marshals
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting in east Austin that killed one and injured two others.
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting in east Austin that killed one and injured two others.
Texas teacher arrested for attempting to meet up with teen girl
A Bastrop ISD teacher was charged with online solicitation of a minor after a joint operation by Dallas-area law enforcement. Bastrop ISD says he is no longer employed by the district.
A Bastrop ISD teacher was charged with online solicitation of a minor after a joint operation by Dallas-area law enforcement. Bastrop ISD says he is no longer employed by the district.
Two $10K tips left by same customer at Texas family-owned restaurant
It's happened not once, but twice. A family-owned restaurant in Bastrop received an unexpected gift worth thousands of dollars.
It's happened not once, but twice. A family-owned restaurant in Bastrop received an unexpected gift worth thousands of dollars.
Lawmaker weighs in after man hit by celebratory NYE gunfire in Bastrop Co.
The Bastrop County sheriff is warning people about celebratory gunfire after a person was hit by a bullet that came down after midnight on New Year's.
The Bastrop County sheriff is warning people about celebratory gunfire after a person was hit by a bullet that came down after midnight on New Year's.
Man hit by New Year's celebratory gunfire in Bastrop County: sheriff
The bullet appeared to have dropped out of the sky, which the sheriff's office says was "obviously" a celebratory gunshot that was aimed upward.
The bullet appeared to have dropped out of the sky, which the sheriff's office says was "obviously" a celebratory gunshot that was aimed upward.
'Super fog' possible overnight in Austin: NWS
If you're out on the roads tonight after ringing in the new year, be alert and aware of the possibility of dense fog, maybe even "super fog," says the National Weather Service.
If you're out on the roads tonight after ringing in the new year, be alert and aware of the possibility of dense fog, maybe even "super fog," says the National Weather Service.
Officer-involved shooting in Bastrop County; man recovering
On December 23, the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says a woman called 911 from a home off FM 969 saying the man she lived with had fired a gunshot inside their home.
On December 23, the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says a woman called 911 from a home off FM 969 saying the man she lived with had fired a gunshot inside their home.
School bus incident being investigated by Smithville ISD, police
Several parents contacted FOX 7 Austin saying that something happened on a school bus early in December and that it was “sexual" in nature.
Several parents contacted FOX 7 Austin saying that something happened on a school bus early in December and that it was “sexual" in nature.
Potentially 'armed and dangerous' suspect likely in Austin area, says Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement is searching for a man who they say is ‘known to be armed and dangerous’, and is ‘likely’ in the Austin area.
Law enforcement is searching for a man who they say is ‘known to be armed and dangerous’, and is ‘likely’ in the Austin area.
Freeze warning issued for parts of South Central Texas
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
Santa Claus stops in Bastrop for annual holiday market
Santa Claus made a stop in Bastrop this weekend just in time for the kiddos to tell him what they want for Christmas as part of the city's annual holiday market.
Santa Claus made a stop in Bastrop this weekend just in time for the kiddos to tell him what they want for Christmas as part of the city's annual holiday market.
Child drowns in pond near his Bastrop County, Texas home: sheriff
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says that a 7-year-old autistic boy was found in a pond near his home over the weekend. His parents called 9-1-1 after they discovered he was missing.
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says that a 7-year-old autistic boy was found in a pond near his home over the weekend. His parents called 9-1-1 after they discovered he was missing.
Texas cheerleader back on the mat at Baylor University after Elgin shooting
Texas cheerleader Payton Washington is back on the mat at Baylor University after recovering from her injuries. She was shot several times after a mix up in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin.
Texas cheerleader Payton Washington is back on the mat at Baylor University after recovering from her injuries. She was shot several times after a mix up in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin.
McDade High School marching band qualifies for UIL state contest
For the first time in history, the McDade High School marching band has qualified for the UIL state marching band contest.
For the first time in history, the McDade High School marching band has qualified for the UIL state marching band contest.
Solar eclipse: Photos and videos of the 'ring of fire' from across central Texas
Viewer photos and videos illustrate Saturday's annular solar eclipse, the rare celestial phenomenon that was on display across central Texas.
Viewer photos and videos illustrate Saturday's annular solar eclipse, the rare celestial phenomenon that was on display across central Texas.
Bastrop Co. woman hopes granddaughter will come home after running away
A Bastrop County woman is hoping her granddaughter, 16-year-old Nevaeh Cortez, will come home after running away at the end of September.
A Bastrop County woman is hoping her granddaughter, 16-year-old Nevaeh Cortez, will come home after running away at the end of September.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop early Friday morning.
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop early Friday morning.
Central Texas musicians set to perform at four-day Bastrop Music Festival
The Bastrop Music Festival started Thursday, Sept. 21, and about 40 artists are set to perform during the next four days.
The Bastrop Music Festival started Thursday, Sept. 21, and about 40 artists are set to perform during the next four days.