Bastrop County officer-involved shooting: 1 dead
A person is dead after an officer-involved shooting Saturday night in Bastrop County. Officials say they were called because of someone "indiscriminately shooting".
Multiple drive-by shootings in same Elgin neighborhood: police
Elgin police are investigating three drive-by shootings in the same stretch of road over the last few weeks.
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 shoots, kills another after road rage incident in Elgin
One man is dead and another is charged with murder after a road rage incident in Elgin on Tuesday night.
Hurricane Beryl: Austin Wildlife Rescue takes in over 70 birds from Houston
Austin Wildlife Rescue welcomed 76 birds from Houston following Hurricane Beryl.
Man's body recovered from water in Bastrop: police
A body was recovered from the water in Bastrop on Wednesday, police said.
ACC Elgin Campus to reopen Wednesday after water main break
All classes and activities were canceled on Tuesday, June 11, at ACC Elgin Campus due to a City of Elgin water main break.
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.
Bastrop ISD issues trespassing warning after mother claims her girls were bullied
The mother of two girls at Bastrop High School claims her kids were bullied, and now the school district is bullying her.
Where can my child get free meals this summer?
Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.
McDade man almost runs out of oxygen supply during storm power outage
A McDade man was without power for roughly 48 hours due to recent storms, causing him to almost run out of oxygen.
Investors in Neu Community project file civil suit, claim mismanagement of funds
Investors in Neu Community believe they have been deceived and are taking management to court. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning through Memorial Day
Air temperatures in multiple South Central Texas counties are expected to be in the upper 90s to 110, with a peak heat index around 115.
Case of Houston man who disappeared in Bastrop County remains mystery
What happened to a man who disappeared outside of Bastrop County nine years ago is still a mystery. Angela Shen has the latest details.
Some Bastrop ISD seniors being investigated for end-of-year prank
Students at one Bastrop ISD high school took their senior prank too far this year. Now, the class of 2024 is being investigated for vandalism.
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.
Central Texas weather: Storm damage in Bastrop County
PHOTOS: Thursday's storms left behind quite a bit of damage in Bastrop County, from homes to carports and trees.
What happened to Neu Community?
What happened to Neu Community? Promises of a new, innovative way of living have remained just promises. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
Elgin neighborhood floods due to new subdivision, residents say
Neighbors living in Bastrop County say they have experienced unprecedented flooding ever since development began on a new subdivision just up the road.
2024 Texas elections: Live results
View results from this year's general and special elections across central Texas.