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Two arrested on felony charges after early morning traffic stop in Central Texas
FAYETTE, Texas — Two men were arrested on felony charges following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning in Bastrop County, authorities said. At approximately 12:49 a.m. on June 11, 2024, Sgt. Ryan Meagher conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Ford F-150 for a traffic violation in the Kirtley area. Meagher observed a pipe used to smoke methamphetamine in plain view and asked the passenger to exit the vehicle. When the passenger refused, Meagher assisted him out of the vehicle.
Boil water notice lifted for portions of Bastrop County
BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — A boil notice that went into effect on Tuesday in parts of Bastrop County, which was the second boil water notice to be issued in the county in less than a week, was lifted Wednesday afternoon. On Tuesday, a water main line broke, resulting in...
Bastrop County Public Health Department interim director discusses local needs
Donna Nichols was made interim director of the Bastrop County Public Health Department when it was established on Aug. 28. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact) Bastrop County established the county public health department in August, appointing Donna Nichols as the interim director. Since February, Nichols has led monthly public health task force meetings to determine the greatest health needs in Bastrop County.
Frontier Bank to Open Third Bastrop County Location in Smithville
Elgin-based Frontier Bank of Texas is strengthening its local footprint with the opening of a third full-service banking location in its home county. Coming this summer to Smithville at 107 NW Loop 230, the newest branch will serve residents and businesses in southern Bastrop County and the surrounding area. The opening of the Smithville banking center, Frontier Bank’s 11th overall, completes its Bastrop County footprint.
Body of missing swimmer in Bastrop County recovered | FOX 7 Austin
www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-06-11 17:49:04 SUMMARY: Rescue crews were called to Tahan Village boat ramp Monday evening after a man in his 30s went underwater and didn't resurface. Crews from Bastrop County, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and LC recovered the man's body Tuesday morning, located about a half mile downstream. The area […] The post Body of missing swimmer in Bastrop County recovered | FOX 7 Austin appeared first on Galveston Trending News. Related posts: Scottie Scheffler arrest: Police release videos from morning of arrest | FOX 7 Austin Texas weather: Tornado, storm damage in Bell County | FOX 7 Austin How Trump’s hush money trial is affecting his campaign
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