Former Smithville mayor sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual assault charges
In May 2021, Scott Saunders, Jr. was arrested on three charges out of Bastrop County two counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child.
Man arrested after 8.5 kilos of cocaine found in ice chest
The driver was found with about 8.5 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $850,000 hidden in the walls of the ice chest.
Houston man found traveling in Fayette County with pills, mushrooms, marijuana
A search of the man's vehicle uncovered Xanax, hydrocodone, mushrooms and bags of marijuana.
Fayette County arrests 'armed and dangerous' man on federal warrant
Deputies say the suspect tried to evade on a motorcycle and on foot, but he was promptly taken to the ground.
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.
Fayette County man attacked by bees: FCSO
The man was airlifted to Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin in critical condition.
Man, woman found with mail from 15-plus addresses in truck during Texas traffic stop
A search of the occupants and vehicle also uncovered a vape pen with THC and a meth pipe, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Rollover wreck in Fayette County; drivers asked to avoid area
First responders are on scene of a rollover wreck in Fayette County.
Alligator found in ditch in Fayette County
Definitely, not an animal you'll see in the wild very often in Central Texas!
Fire fully engulfs, totals car in Fayette County
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas
The National Weather Service upgraded Central Texas to a Level 3, enhanced risk, of severe weather, which meant very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly even an isolated tornado on Friday, April 28.
Fire destroys metal structure in Fayette County
The fire broke out Saturday, April 8, around 1:20 p.m. on Klaus Rd. near FM 1457.
Fayette County deputy finds drugs, handgun during traffic stop
The sheriff's office says the deputy detected a strong odor of marijuana while interviewing the driver, who then allegedly admitted to having it in the car.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office: Suspected undocumented immigrants flee from vehicle after stop
The incident began near Flatonia in Fayette County and ended after a lengthy pursuit into Gonzales County.
Fayette County deputy finds marijuana, cocaine in SUV stuck with flat tire: Sheriff
A Fayette County deputy had stopped for a welfare check on a vehicle with a flat tire when he noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle, says the sheriff's office.
Austin Home + Garden Show features HGTV's 'Junk Gypsies' this weekend
The Austin Home and Garden Show is back this weekend featuring innovative products and experts under one roof. This year, guests will hear from the ever-popular sisters from HGTV's Junk Gypsies.
Deputies looking for owner of stolen item after suspect's arrest in Fayette County
Police and deputies have arrested a suspect accused of stealing items from a business in La Grange and now they're hoping to identify other victims.
Central Texas communities ring in holiday season with lights, carols
From Christmas parades in Round Top and Pflugerville to Christmas carols in Downtown Austin, here's a look at some of the festive fun from this weekend.
Local officials offer tips after numerous reports of scam calls
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says people have reported numerous spam phone calls from people claiming to be with Medicare, the IRS, or other agencies.
Ecstasy pills, other drugs found in Fritos bag, confiscated in Fayette County
A man is arrested after Fayette County investigators found 96 ecstasy pills, packets of THC gummies and edibles, and marijuana when executing a search warrant. Some drugs were found hidden in a Fritos bag.