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.

Fayette County man attacked by bees: FCSO

The man was airlifted to Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin in critical condition.

Alligator found in ditch in Fayette County

Definitely, not an animal you'll see in the wild very often in Central Texas!

Fire fully engulfs, totals car in Fayette County

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas

The National Weather Service upgraded Central Texas to a Level 3, enhanced risk, of severe weather, which meant very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly even an isolated tornado on Friday, April 28.

Fayette County deputy finds drugs, handgun during traffic stop

The sheriff's office says the deputy detected a strong odor of marijuana while interviewing the driver, who then allegedly admitted to having it in the car.

Fayette County deputy finds marijuana, cocaine in SUV stuck with flat tire: Sheriff

A Fayette County deputy had stopped for a welfare check on a vehicle with a flat tire when he noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle, says the sheriff's office.