Woman struck, killed by vehicle in Bastrop: police
A woman is dead after she was struck by vehicle while trying to cross SH 71 in Bastrop, police say.
Bastrop police looking for vehicle of interest in connection to burglaries
Have you seen this vehicle? Bastrop police are looking for a vehicle of interest in connection to several burglaries.
Train runs over man laying on track in Bastrop County
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a train ran over a man who was laying on the tracks.
New details revealed in overdose death of Bastrop County teen
A woman is behind bars for murder after investigators say she sold fentanyl to a teen in Bastrop who later died from an overdose.
Woman charged with murder in fentanyl-related death in Bastrop
A woman has been charged with murder in the fentanyl-related death of a teenager in Bastrop County.
Bastrop County Complex Wildfire: Residents reflect on historic fire 13 years later
The historic wildfire started in Bastrop County in 2011 during the devastating summer drought that plagued the state.
On-demand rideshare CARTS Now expands to Elgin, La Grange
A new on-demand rideshare will be launching this week in Elgin and La Grange.
Deadly crash causes traffic delays in Elgin
Elgin police say a deadly one-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on US 290 Sunday morning.
Family still looking for answers after man was robbed, killed in Bastrop
A little more than a year ago, a man was robbed and killed in Bastrop. His family is still searching for answers.
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.
Texas cheerleader's alleged shooter indicted by Bastrop County grand jury
The man accused of shooting a Texas high school cheerleader last spring has been indicted for the incident.
Bastrop voters to decide on marijuana decriminalization in November
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Austin weather: Heat advisory in place until Monday night
A Heat Advisory is in place through Monday night and officials are advising Central Texans to stay hydrated and stay cool.
Search for suspect in connection to murders in Austin & Bastrop County
The Austin Police Department says new information has come to light connecting the 2024 murder of Alyssa Ann Rivera and an unsolved 2018 murder in Bastrop County.
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.
Man killed in Bastrop; 2 people arrested: police
The Bastrop Police Department is investigating a murder that took place last month.
Texas school bus crash: Cement truck driver indicted on 4 felony counts
Jerry Hernandez was indicted on two counts of manslaughter and two counts of criminally negligent homicide.
Bastrop predator caught with help from Project Safe Childhood
A Bastrop man is in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Texas school bus crash: Grand jury to hear case against driver of cement truck
The cement truck driver involved in a deadly crash with a Hays CISD school bus could be formally indicted on Tuesday.
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.