Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office: Suspected undocumented immigrants flee from vehicle after stop
The incident began near Flatonia in Fayette County and ended after a lengthy pursuit into Gonzales County.
San Antonio man arrested after deputies find 10 kilos of cocaine hidden in car
A Fayette County investigator found 10 bundles hidden throughout the car, including in the dashboard, rocker panel compartments and in a rear seat pillar, says FCSO.
Houston man attempts to steal cellphones from La Grange T-Mobile store
A man reportedly ran into a LaGrange phone store, took two phones, and ran out. He was later found traveling on FM 609 and was booked into jail due to an active Parole Violation warrant.
More than $75K cash recovered in Fayette County traffic stop
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says it recovered $75,775 after a traffic stop and arrested 42-year-old Jorge Cortez of Laredo.
Stolen vehicle recovered following police chase in Fayette County
The Ford Raptor was reported stolen out of San Antonio.
Almost $35K seized during traffic stop near Flatonia
Inside an aftermarket compartment in the engine area were several vacuum-sealed bundles of US currency, totaling $39,490, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Severe weather causes flooding, damage in Fayette County
There was flooding in La Grange and west of Flatonia a tornado touched down.
78.5 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop near Flatonia
FCSO says the cocaine has an estimated street value of $850,000.
Over 250 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop near Flatonia
A Fayette County Sheriff's Office sergeant searched the truck during the traffic stop and found approximately 253 pounds of marijuana hidden under a load of lumber and PVC pipes.
$136K seized from Laredo man in Flatonia traffic stop
During a search, the investigator noticed tampering to a natural void in the rear wall of the vehicle, where he found several vacuum-sealed bundles of money totaling $136,000.
Over $186,000 seized from bus driver in Flatonia traffic stop
In a concealed compartment on the bus, several vacuum-sealed packages of money were found, totalling $186,070.
350 lbs of marijuana seized from septic truck in Fayette County
A consent to search the vehicle lead an officer to open the lid of the cleaning truck where he found 350 lbs of marijuana.