Texas student walkouts: TEA warns teachers, districts of consequences to demonstrations
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
Former Bastrop correctional officer accused of smuggling items into prison for inmates: officials
A former Bastrop correctional officer pleaded guilty to one count of bribery. He is accused of smuggling prohibited items into prison for inmates.
A former Bastrop correctional officer pleaded guilty to one count of bribery. He is accused of smuggling prohibited items into prison for inmates.
Texas' largest medical cannabis facility opens in Bastrop
The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.
The state’s largest medical cannabis facility is now open in Bastrop. Texas Original's new facility is nearly 10 times the size of their existing headquarters.
Largest medical marijuana facility in Texas opens near Austin
The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.
The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.
'We Are Blood' holiday blood drive event in Bastrop
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider for more than 50 hospitals and medical facilities in Central Texas, is partnering with FOX 7 Austin and the City of Bastrop for a holiday blood drive next week.
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider for more than 50 hospitals and medical facilities in Central Texas, is partnering with FOX 7 Austin and the City of Bastrop for a holiday blood drive next week.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: Bastrop vs Liberty Hill
Who will win in Week 11'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.
Who will win in Week 11'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.
Teen in custody following bomb threat at Bastrop church
A teen was taken into custody after a bomb threat at a Bastrop church, police said.
A teen was taken into custody after a bomb threat at a Bastrop church, police said.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
'No Kings' protests in Austin Saturday
Demonstrators in Austin and around the country protested against the Trump administration.
Demonstrators in Austin and around the country protested against the Trump administration.
'Domestic dispute' turns into barricaded subject in Bastrop: police
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he barricaded himself in a garage following a domestic dispute, according to Bastrop police.
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he barricaded himself in a garage following a domestic dispute, according to Bastrop police.
'No Kings' protests planned in Austin; When, where, what you need to know
Several "No Kings" protests are planned in the Austin area and around the country on Saturday, June 14.
Several "No Kings" protests are planned in the Austin area and around the country on Saturday, June 14.
Central Texas runoff elections: Where to vote, what is on the ballot
Runoff elections for several local positions will be held across the state this Saturday.
Runoff elections for several local positions will be held across the state this Saturday.
Central Texas mayoral races: 5 incumbents re-elected, 1 race headed to runoff
Five incumbents have won re-election in the May elections, and one race is headed to a runoff.
Five incumbents have won re-election in the May elections, and one race is headed to a runoff.
Bastrop mayoral race heading to runoff
The race to replace former Bastrop mayor Lyle Nelson is headed to a runoff in June.
The race to replace former Bastrop mayor Lyle Nelson is headed to a runoff in June.
Live Election Results: Central Texas mayoral races
Several mayoral races were held across Central Texas. Watch the results come in live.
Several mayoral races were held across Central Texas. Watch the results come in live.
Bastrop mayoral candidates hope to heal relationship between city council and the public
Three candidates are vying for the Bastrop mayor seat in the May elections. Election day is May 3.
Three candidates are vying for the Bastrop mayor seat in the May elections. Election day is May 3.
Bastrop mother, 9-year-old daughter battle cancer at same time
A Bastrop mother and her 9-year-old daughter are battling cancer at the same time.
A Bastrop mother and her 9-year-old daughter are battling cancer at the same time.
SpaceX to build new facility in Bastrop after being awarded grant from Gov. Abbott
Gov. Abbott awarded SpaceX a $17.3 million grant for an expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and an advanced packaging facility in Bastrop.
Gov. Abbott awarded SpaceX a $17.3 million grant for an expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and an advanced packaging facility in Bastrop.
Winter weather: Warming centers, shelters opening throughout Central Texas
Due to winter weather, several warming centers throughout Central Texas will be activated.
Due to winter weather, several warming centers throughout Central Texas will be activated.
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."
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."