Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson resigns effective immediately
Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned his position effective immediately, saying he will "no longer be a focal point for these self-serving interests to deflect from their actions."
School delays: Central Texas districts prepare for winter weather
Due to potential icy roads across the Hill Country, some school districts will start on a delay starting Thursday, Jan. 9.
Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured bald eagle
The Austin Wildlife Rescue is rehabilitating an injured bald eagle that was brought to them on December 15. The majestic bird has a long road to recovery and needs months of care and healing.
Missing in Texas: 2024 wrap-up of Texas' most notable missing persons stories
As the end of the year approaches, Missing in Texas reporter Angela Shen is doing a wrap-up of some of the most notable missing persons stories in Texas in 2024.
Bastrop man wanted for sexual abuse found in Panama, brought back and arrested in Austin
A Bastrop man wanted for continuous sexual abuse of a young child was found in Panama and brought back to Austin.
Bastrop Tree of Angels honors loved ones lost to violent crime
The Tree of Angels in Bastrop honors victims of violent crime with each ornament hung by family and friends of those lost.
Austin-area WWII veteran finally gets grave marker
Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.
Bastrop's River of Lights event marks start of holiday season
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, Central Texans have Christmas on their minds. Bastrop's annual River of Lights event is marking the start of the holiday season.
Shooting incident on highway in Bastrop County
Officials are investigating a shooting incident on a highway in Bastrop County.
Bastrop ISD school bus crash: 1 adult, 11 students taken to hospital, Texas DPS says
One adult and 11 students were taken to the hospital after a crash in Bastrop County on Friday morning.
Taylor man sentenced for 2022 DWI crash that killed Elgin married couple
42-year-old John Crayton, Jr., of Taylor has been sentenced for the 2022 DWI crash that killed 39-year-old Lenora Soriano and her husband, 38-year-old Christopher Ali Vassef in Williamson County.
Nearly 67 kilos of narcotics off the streets in Bastrop County
Nearly 67 kilos of narcotics are off the streets in Bastrop County after a recent investigation, search warrant and a traffic stop.
Elgin resident becomes millionaire after lottery win
One lucky winner took home the first of four top prizes in the Texas Lottery Lucky Millions game.
Bastrop County hardware stores getting hit by fraudulent transactions: sheriff
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office says it has received multiple reports from victims who live outside the county who said their debit and credit cards were being used fraudulently at local hardware stores.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Bastrop vs Liberty Hill
Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Bastrop Bears or the Liberty Hill Panthers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Man accused of shooting cheerleader in Elgin has court hearing
A man accused of shooting a cheerleader in an H-E-B parking lot in Elgin last year had his first court hearing Wednesday morning. He is facing two felony charges.
Bastrop voters support marijuana decriminalization
Voters in Bastrop have decided to de-prioritize arrests and prosecution of misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses by voting for Proposition M.
Incumbent Michael Cloud wins US House District 27 seat
Incumbent Michael Cloud faced off against Democrat Tanya Lloyd in the general election for US House Texas District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Congressman Michael McCaul reelected to 11th term for District 10
Congressman Michael McCaul has been re-elected and will start his 11th term representing Texas' 10th District in the U.S. Congress in January 2025. He defeated Democrat Theresa Boisseau and Independent Jeff Miller.
Live results: Marijuana decriminalization prop results
It's Election Day! The polls have now closed and here are live results on the two marijuana decriminalization propositions in Lockhart and Bastrop as the votes are counted.