Burning material is producing embers, which are blowing with the winds and starting smaller fires outside of the perimeter.

The Mouse Fire broke out just after 3 p.m. on Saturday in Bastrop County. Officials said strong winds blew embers into the ...

Bastrop County residents were evacuated due to a fire near Highway 95 but returned home after 90% containment.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Residents returned home Saturday night after a fire broke out near Highway 95 in Bastrop County and prompted temporary evacuations. As of 8 p.m., the Bastrop County Office of ...

Bastrop County first responders are working a fire Saturday afternoon near Highway 95, which prompted temporary evacuations for some residents.

Bastrop County Judge Gregory Klaus issued the burn ban in response to dry conditions. The ban is enforced through March 19 ...

Gov. Abbott awarded SpaceX a $17.3 million grant for an expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and ...

The Elgin Courier - serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly ...

The Elgin Courier - serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly ...

BASTROP, Texas — A family of six is left picking up the pieces after their home was charred inside and out. The Mouse Fire broke out just after 3 p.m. on Saturday in Bastrop County. Officials ...