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Field Trip Friday: Inside the famous ‘Gas Station’ inspired by 1974 cult classic ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

It’s Friday the 13th and what better of a place to spend the superstitious day, than at the Gas Station from the 1974 cult classic, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre.’

Lack of communication between child welfare and juvenile justice systems hurts foster kids, court monitors say

The court-appointed watchdogs expressed concern after learning that a caretaker accused of exploiting children at a state-licensed facility in Bastrop had been previously fired from a state juvenile justice facility for misconduct.

Texas death row inmate to get Supreme Court review

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal from Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, who claims untested crime-scene evidence will help clear him.Reed was sentenced to death[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Judge loses trust in Texas’ child abuse investigation of foster care facility and calls for federal inquiry

U.S. District Judge Janis Jack said she is seeking a federal criminal investigation into allegations that children were sexually abused and trafficked at The Refuge, a state-licensed foster care shelter for victims of sex trafficking.

Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Quanell X condemns alleged sexual exploitation of children in DFPS care by foster care system employees

The Texas Rainbow PUSH Coalition has organized an “Emergency Call to Action” press conference Tuesday in response to reports of children in the Department of Family and Protective Services’ care allegedly being sexually exploited and trafficked by employees in the foster care system.

State-licensed shelter where sex trafficking victims were reportedly abused ordered to close

The Refuge, which closed Friday, said it fired an employee accused of coercing the victims to sell nude photos as soon as it found out. The Bastrop-based shelter has not addressed the other eight staff members also accused of causing harm to the girls.

Victims of sex trafficking allegedly trafficked again in state-contracted treatment facility – Houston Public Media

Court documents and an emergency federal hearing shed light on an investigation into a Bastrop-based residential treatment program and allegations from at least eight girls of sex trafficking.

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Prescribed burn gone wrong likely sparked wildfire in Bastrop County, officials say

Controlled burns, used to prevent catastrophic wildfires, are typically safe and rarely get out of control. Experts warn that burns gone awry can scare residents and compromise the critical fire management tool.

Texas wildfire no longer growing, some evacuations lifted

Some families were allowed to return home after an evacuation order was partially...

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Film studio and entertainment district expected to open in Bastrop in 2023

A 546-acre film studio and entertainment district is expected to open in Bastrop, Texas, in August 2023, KVUE reports according to the Austin Business Journal.

The One and Only Moringa Stand in Texas Fulfills a Lifelong Promise

After losing her daughter and a close friend, Sunny Huang brought the benefits of this "miracle tree" to Texas.

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Rejecting claims of innocence, judge says Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed should not get a new trial

Doubts over Reed’s guilt in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites have lingered for more than 20 years and gained international attention. But a judge decided against recommending a new trial.

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 10/29/21

Join our VYPE Live crews for these Texas High School Football match-ups on Friday, October 29:

Book a spooky stay at the gas station featured in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

The gas station featured in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is a top destination for fans of the horror film.

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 9/28/21

Join our VYPE Live crews for these Texas High School Volleyball match-ups on Tuesday, September 28:

New Safari-Style Tents Offer Hassle-Free Camping at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

The LCRA park near Bastrop is home to hiking, kayaking, and other water activities in the Lost Pines

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10 Small Texas Towns to Visit Now

From Bastrop to Port Isabel, these hamlets with fewer than 20,000 residents offer larger-than-expected fun

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Rattlers compete at Austin Westlake 7-on-7 Qualifying Tournament

San Marcos participated in the Austin Westlake 7-on-7 State Qualifying Tournament on Friday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Video shows mouse jump into Texas Whataburger fryer

A Whataburger customer caught a crazy scene on camera in a video posted on YouTube Saturday night: a small rodent that appears to be a mouse scampering around a Whataburger restaurant in Bastrop, Texas. The video begins by showing the animal near the fryer and then running behind some fry box containers. A woman who appears to be a Whataburger employee offers customers a refund for their food with a receipt. An employee is heard saying she doesn't know how to turn off the fryer. Whataburger released a statement about the incident:At Whataburger, cleanliness and food safety are top priorities for us.

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