Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections

Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.

6 runaways arrested for multiple vehicle thefts in San Antonio, Fayette County

Six wards of the state, including three juveniles, are allegedly responsible for several vehicle thefts in San Antonio and Fayette County, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

4 arrested after attempted traffic stop, police chase: FCSO

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says an attempted traffic stop led to a chase and four arrests Friday morning.

Man arrested in Fayette County after drugs found in a mailbox: FCSO

20-year-old Keaton Sullivan was arrested after narcotics were found in a mailbox at a Fayette County residence on Saturday.

2 dogs saved from building fire in Fayette County

Two dogs were saved from a building fire in Fayette County, the sheriff's office said.

11 kilos of meth seized, man arrested following multi-county police chase: FCSO

A Lavaca County man is in jail after 11 kilos of methamphetamine were seized during a police chase on Wednesday, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Nearly $192K found in Fayette County; 2 people arrested for money laundering

Two people were arrested for money laundering in Fayette County, the sheriff's office said. The total amount found in the truck was $191,900.

Crews fight large fire in Fayette County

Multiple fire departments fought a large fire in Fayette County Thursday afternoon.

Fayette County deputy reunites with woman he rescued from burning home

Fayette County Sheriff's Sgt Ryan Meagher reunited with Karen Chatwin, a woman he rescued from her burning house last week. Chatwin's dog was also able to escape the flames thanks to Sgt. Meagher.

Fayetteville man arrested with help from nearby residents

Brian Schmitt resisted arrest but law enforcement was able to detain and arrest him thanks to some help from nearby citizens.

Amaze Fire: Crews on scene of 63-acre fire near Smithville

Forward progression of the fire has been stopped, according to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management.

Teens arrested for burglarizing store, vandalizing church in Fayette County

Investigators determined the suspects also had taken part in two other crimes in the Mullins Prairie area a few weeks prior to the burglary and vandalism, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Former Smithville mayor sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual assault charges

In May 2021, Scott Saunders, Jr. was arrested on three charges out of Bastrop County two counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child.

Man arrested after 8.5 kilos of cocaine found in ice chest

The driver was found with about 8.5 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $850,000 hidden in the walls of the ice chest.