18-year-old arrested after taking deputies on car, foot chase in Fayette County

The 18-year-old was charged with Evading Arrest and Detention with a vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Carrying a Weapon, and Criminal Mischief.

Fayette County deputies find bundled cash, drug paraphernalia during traffic stop

A probable cause search revealed bundled bulk cash totaling $24,750 under the driver's seat and drug paraphernalia and cell phone behind the radio cluster in the dash, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

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.

Man found dead in ditch near I-10 in Engle

Authorities say someone called 911 and reported she saw someone lying in the ditch near the Engle exit of I-10 who appeared to be deceased.

Man accused of shooting Fayette County deputy in face sentenced to life in prison

Shazizz Mateen was found guilty of aggravated assault on a public servant for shooting Deputy Calvin “CJ” Lehmann and in addition to life in prison, has been ordered to pay a $10,000 fine.

12 bricks of fentanyl found hidden in truck, man arrested

The Fayette County Narcotics K-9 Unit seized 13 kilos of fentanyl with a potential street value over $200 million.

Man arrested with stolen items after Fayette County traffic stop

In addition to the stolen property, the man was in possession of two fake Texas drivers licenses, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

Clear backpack policies going into effect in Central Texas school districts

Some Central Texas school districts are implementing or expanding clear backpack policies for the 2022-23 school year following the mass shooting in Uvalde.

Deputies: La Grange man arrested for possession of meth, firearm

A La Grange man was arrested after deputies say he was in possession of meth and had a firearm on him early Wednesday morning.

NRA Foundation awards grant to Fayette County Sheriff's Office

The grant, which amounts to $4,500, will be used to purchase service ammunition for enhanced firearms training for deputies, reserve deputies and corrections personnel.

Fire departments in Fayette County respond to grass fire

It is believed the fire started from a small pile of leaves the landowner had burned earlier that morning, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Three arrested in separate Fayette County traffic stops

The arrests happened in a three-hour time span Wednesday night, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Katy man arrested for narcotics in La Grange-area traffic stop

FCSO says that during a probable cause search of the vehicle, a deputy found marijuana, THC-infused gummies and a handgun.

Drugs, almost $33K in cash seized at La Grange motel: FCSO

A search warrant executed at the Carter Motel yielded THC oil, marijuana, THC wax, bottles of promethazine, packaging and paraphernalia for selling narcotics, a handgun, and cash.