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Early Morning Blaze Follows Suspected Explosion in Bastrop County Home

Elgin, Texas — Authorities in Bastrop County are investigating the cause of a fire that decimated a double-wide mobile home early Friday morning following reports of an explosion. The blaze, which was extensively contained by early responders, occurred in the Wilbarger Cove area of Elgin, with emergency services alerted around 2 a.m. North Bastrop County Fire Rescue Captain Mark Wobus was among the first on the scene. His team’s prompt response helped subdue the flames …

Bastrop Family Sues Teen’s Mother for Negligence After Tragic Shooting Death

Bastrop, Texas — The small town of Bastrop is grappling with a legal battle that began after a local man, Steven Allan Smith, was fatally shot in his own home in September. The 41-year-old’s family has filed a lawsuit against the mother of the 13-year-old who allegedly pulled the trigger, claiming her negligence led to the tragic event. Authorities have stated that due to the suspect’s age, specific details are limited, and thus far, no …

Bastrop County Incident: Sheriff Reports Individual Who Shot ‘Indiscriminately’ at Officers Neutralized by Deputies

Bastrop, TX – A confrontation in Bastrop County escalated fatally when sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a person who was firing indiscriminately and at the officers, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The incident, which compounded the challenges faced by law enforcement dealing with armed assailants, prompted an immediate investigation. The individual, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, was involved in a tense standoff with deputies after reports of gunfire prompted law enforcement …

Tragic School Bus Crash in Bastrop County Leaves Two Dead and Dozens Injured

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas – A tragic school bus crash has resulted in the loss of two lives and multiple injuries on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on 2751 W. SH 21 near Caldwell Road, prompting a swift response from emergency officials in Bastrop County. Reports indicate that at least 50 individuals were involved in the rollover crash, leading to the closure of SH 21 due to “multiple” fatalities. The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the …