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.
Bastrop holds inaugural Fourth of July celebration
The streets of downtown Bastrop were covered in red, white and blue Saturday morning for the city's inaugural Fourth of July celebration.
Bastrop hosting its inaugural Big Bang Celebration on July 1
The patriotic event on July 1 on Bastrop's Main Street and Fisherman's Park, will feature a pet parade, music, a market, fireworks and more.
Bastrop man uses robotic device to relearn how to walk after stroke
Jim Carr had a stroke last fall that left him unable to walk. In this edition of the FOX 7 Healthbeat, we learn more about the new robotic gait training system that helped him relearn how to walk.
Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
Juneteenth 2023: How to celebrate in and around Austin
Celebrate Juneteenth in and around Austin with festivals and events throughout next week!