Bastrop mayor recall petition faces setback over signatures
The petition to recall Bastrop's mayor recently hit a snag after questions were raised about some of its signatures. Bastrop City Council member Kevin Plunkett sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Bastrop voters to decide on marijuana decriminalization in November
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Bastrop residents sign petition calling to remove mayor
Hundreds of residents have signed a petition calling for the removal of Bastrop’s mayor, Lyle Nelson.
Elon Musk-backed school 'Ad Astra' looking to open in Bastrop this fall
The 2024 school year is tentatively set to begin in September, but it depends on getting a license from Texas Health and Human Services.
Bastrop man to spend 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child
A Bastrop man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Texas.
Man's body recovered from water in Bastrop: police
A body was recovered from the water in Bastrop on Wednesday, police said.
Body of missing swimmer recovered in Bastrop County
The body of a missing swimmer, who went missing in Bastrop County on Monday night, was recovered.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
Increased phone scam attempts reported by Bluebonnet members
The scammers are reportedly telling members their power will be disconnected unless they make an immediate payment over the phone.
Man dies saving his son from drowning at Bastrop park: police
A man died after saving his son from drowning at a park in Bastrop, according to police.
Texas school bus crash: School districts to wear green in support of Tom Green Elementary
Central Texas school districts are asking their communities to show support for Tom Green Elementary School in the wake of the crash that killed a preschooler.
Arctic blast: Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in Central Texas
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Texas teacher arrested for attempting to meet up with teen girl
A Bastrop ISD teacher was charged with online solicitation of a minor after a joint operation by Dallas-area law enforcement. Bastrop ISD says he is no longer employed by the district.
Two $10K tips left by same customer at Texas family-owned restaurant
It's happened not once, but twice. A family-owned restaurant in Bastrop received an unexpected gift worth thousands of dollars.
Santa Claus stops in Bastrop for annual holiday market
Santa Claus made a stop in Bastrop this weekend just in time for the kiddos to tell him what they want for Christmas as part of the city's annual holiday market.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash in Bastrop early Friday morning.
Bastrop ISD announces app for parents to track their child's bus
Bastrop ISD announced a new tool for parents to track their child's school bus.
New display in Bastrop highlights Texan Latinos in WWII
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
Boil water notice lifted for Vista Ranch water system
A boil water notice has been lifted for all customers in the Vista Ranch water system in Bastrop. Customers may resume using the water system without any special treatment.
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.