Bastrop News Archives

Girl dies from wreck injuries A 7-year-old girl who was injured in a car wreck more than two weeks ago died Monday from her injuries, officials said Tuesday. via Austin American-Statesman

Official quits to run for mayor Two-term City Council Member Alan McGraw resigned at a council meeting Thursday evening so he can run for mayor. via Austin American Statesman

Further Down the Rabbit Hole: Bastrop Sheriff accepted bribe from man accused of illegal gambling operation The string of recent corruption stories coming out of Texas cities and law enforcement around the ... via Grits for Breakfast

At the Dallas auditions for the 2008 season of "American Idol" last Wednesday, 19-year-old Bruce Dickson discovered that his singing wasn't the only thing that got a no vote from the judges, who also questioned ... via Cruel.com

“I think it's given them enough time for all of the scum to float to the top”

It's April 23, 1996. In the woods of Bastrop, investigators process the body of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. via News 8 Austin

A 26-year-old man, identified as Gerald Simpson of Cedar creek died Wednesday night in an accident when his pickup rolled several times, officials said. via News 8 Austin

One man is dead after an accident in Bastrop. It happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday near Hwy 71 and Hasler Blvd. via KVUE.com

Georgetown decides on undocumented worker issue In an effort to keep contractors who do business with the city from using undocumented workers, the city approved a policy on illegal immigration that is less ... via News 8 Austin

“She's got bad cuts but not bleeding bad enough for a tourniquet.”

A volunteer at the Capital of Texas Zoo was recovering Tuesday after being bitten by a mountain lion Sunday afternoon at the zoo in Bastrop County. via KHOU-TV Houston

“These indictments should serve as a strong reminder to everyone who serves in a position of public trust, and even more importantly, as an assurance to the citizens of Bastrop County that absolutely no one is beyond the reach of the law”

This story was originally published in The Austin American-Statesman on May 16, 2007. via Austin American-Statesman

Former Bastrop County Sheriff Richard Hernandez and sitting Precinct 1 County Commissioner David A. Goertz pleaded guilty today to official corruption charges brought against them in indictments handed down ... via KLTV Tyler

“I think of myself as a regular guyThis is an important thing for me, and I knew I might not be able to handle it on my own, so I asked my father to help me.”

January 22, 2008 at 6:00 am Filed under Vox Populi Now, I have never seen this show, so you'll have to excuse me if I am misunderstanding the whole American Idol "thing," OK? As I seem to recall, the deal is ... via Men's News Daily

“We need to watch the next several months carefully”

More Central Texans are feeling the pangs of foreclosure, and more pain could be in store. via Austin American Statesman

A chimpanzee, similar to the one shown, escaped from a Bastrop-area research facility. via KEYE-TV Austin

Timing is everything when it comes to winter weather in Central Texas, and it looks like the timing should be just right for us to miss out on any freezing precipitation overnight Friday. via KXAM-TV Austin

Authorities in Bastrop County have taken an escaped inmate back into custody. Investigators said 21-year-old Robert Roy Marshall had climbed over a fence at the county's low risk facility. via News 8 Austin

Authorities on Thursday captured an inmate who escaped from the Bastrop County Jail . via KXAN-TV Austin

“Divers plunged four times, but no objects were found. Water samples are normal”

Tonight I noticed lights in the sky located over the parking area of my condo complex. via About.com

Authorities say Robert Roy Marshall escaped from a Bastrop County jail. The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is searching Thursday morning for an inmate on the run. via KEYE-TV Austin

The 19th annual Bastrop County Martin Luther King Jr. Walk for Peace, Justice and Equality is scheduled for Monday, Jan. via The Elgin Courier

“I go into shelters, adopt the dogs that are on the list to be (euthanized) -- the ones that are healthy -- and I behavior-test them and socialize them”

Chance White is trying to give dogs and cats throughout the Rio Grande Valley a new chance at life. via Themonitor.com

“You do your best and we will help with the rest.”

Capt. Jane Smalley teaches cadets how to "square corners" with the bottom sheet. via The Wilson County News

Austin police have identified a pedestrian who was struck and killed by former Austin Mayor Gus Garcia on Sunday evening. via Austin American-Statesman

“We don't know what he was doing there at that time”

The family of an Austin man gunned down two days before Christmas is struggling to understand what led to his violent death. via KVUE.com

“I really hope (Noriega) changes his mind about debates. The more voters get to see us side by side, they'll be better informed. They deserve that.”

Rick Noriega has no plans to debate other Democrats running for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn, R-Texas, his campaign said Monday. via Austin American Statesman

“In addition to the normal information, officers will know right away whether drivers have insurance or not”

Charges unlikely for ex-mayor Former Austin Mayor Gus Garcia isn't likely to be charged with any crime after he struck and killed a pedestrian on North Lamar Boulevard on Sunday evening, Austin police said. via Austin American-Statesman

A few things have changed since Bastrop institution Maxine's on Main changed ownership a few months ago. via The New Charm School

“I always wanted to study ballet and take music lessons, and boys didn't do that in Texas in those days”

Want to see a celebrity in his underwear? Try Smithville. Tom Tierney, 79, has made a career out of drawing celebrities in their skivvies, and now he's doing it on Main Street in the Central Texas town. via Austin American-Statesman

“I think there is definitely an opportunity there for a richer relationship and for more work to be done to make it come about”

As Austin Community College expands to serve the area's growing population as well as meet a state priority of getting more students into college, Bastrop County officials have begun the process of bringing an ... via Austin American Statesman

“He came here, because he wanted to make a better life for his family, and it's a tragedy what happened to him. He's going to be missed very much.”

It is unfortunate that Suddenlink has signed a long-term agreement with KCEN, an NBC affiliate that covers the Waco, not the Austin, market. via KXAN-TV Austin

“It's difficult to stand here and not choke.”

Officials: Club fire accidental The fire that destroyed the University of Texas Golf Club clubhouse Dec. via Austin American Statesman

“If you have multiple states burning, it's hard to get those resources in”

Months of dry, warmer than normal weather have left fields parched across Texas, and a similar forecast through March has fire officials gearing up for the next wildfire season. via KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

“Together, with my wife Linda and five children, we will continue to fight for the common sense values we know and depend on here in Texas.”

Congressman Michael McCaul has announced he is filing for re-election. McCaul is currently serving his second term representing Texas' 10th District, which includes Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Harris, Lee, ... via The Sealy News