Man arrested after crash into police car, shooting at Austin motel: affidavit
"After a verbal confrontation, the vehicle returned and gunfire erupted," police said.
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2-year-old San Antonio girl found dead after AMBER Alert issued
The San Antonio Police Department says a two-year-old girl was found dead nearby the location where she was reported missing.
Austin Police says officers will seize, send suspected delta 8, THCa products to labs for testing
Possession of more than 400 grams (about 14 ounces) of delta 8 is a first-degree felony in Texas.
Round Rock officer-involved shooting: Suspect killed after domestic violence incident
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead and two people injured.
Round Rock officer-involved shooting: Suspect killed after stabbing incident
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead and two people injured.
Round Rock police officer fatally shoots suspect while responding to stabbing call
A Round Rock Police Department officer fatally shot a suspect early Tuesday morning while responding to a 911 call reporting a stabbing.
City of Austin addresses emergency services spending
Overtime expenses for Austin’s emergency services have surpassed budgeted allocations by millions of dollars this fiscal year, driving municipal leaders to evaluate public safety spending ahead of upcoming budget decisions....
Apartment fire reported at SkyHouse high-rise on Rainey Street
Austin firefighters responded to a fire in a 14th-floor apartment at the SkyHouse high-rise on Rainey Street.
Austin fire specialist talks about flood deployment
Matthew Zwolinski, a fire specialist with AFD, responded to both this and last year's catastrophic floods in central Texas as part of Texas A&M Task Force 1....
Pedestrian killed in crash on I-35 in Austin, police say
An unidentified man was hit and killed by a vehicle on northbound I-35 in north Austin early Sunday.
In-N-Out Burger mass shooting motive still in question
Investigators in southern Idaho are still piecing together why a 24-year-old man opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls over the weekend, killing three people and injuring seven others before turning the gun on himself....
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him. Investigators are confident that the gunman, id...
Reality TV's Sidney Starr arrested for child sex assault in Georgia
A reality television celebrity faces multiple felony charges after police arrested her Sunday in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile at a Hapeville hotel....
Hemp businesses sue Texas over Delta-8 Schedule I rule
A coalition of hemp businesses and a retired police officer filed a federal lawsuit to block Texas health officials from classifying Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance....
Rainey Street shooting: Austin police arrest suspect
The Austin Police Department has arrested one of the suspects it was searching for after a shooting on Rainey Street on July 26.
Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment
Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said....
San Antonio police looking for man who sexually assaulted young girl
San Antonio police are looking for a man they say sexually assaulted a young girl then fled.
Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department....
Austin police arrest, charge 20-year-old in Rainey Street shooting
APD previously said that a man was robbed and shot multiple times, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.
Austin Police, Fire surpass overtime budgets by $6.7 million; EMS stays under budget
The Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department both report exceeding their overtime budgets by several million dollars this fiscal year.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting leaves 3 dead: What we know about the suspected gunman
Police have identified the gunman in the deadly shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, as 24-year-old Chad Williams.
Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions....
Investigators seek to uncover additional victims in nationwide child pornography case
Federal Eastern District of Texas investigators are working to identify victims from across the country after a Tennessee man was arrested on charges of child sex crimes....
New Jersey cop disguises himself as a shrub to catch distracted drivers
Over a six-hour period, police issued 74 citations to drivers who were caught using their devices while behind the wheel, the department said.
ICE surge expands across US, airports as crackdown on migrants grows
ICE made a record number of migrant arrests in June, averaging 1,438 per day with even higher totals expected in July.
Witnesses look back 60 years after UT Tower shooting
It has now been 60 years since The University of Texas Tower sniper opened fire on dozens of people on campus.
Pflugerville Fire Department pushes to meet deadline for Travis County EMS transition
October 1 looms for the city's fire department to take the reins on a life-saving service.
AMBER Alert canceled in Texas after San Antonio sisters located
Texas authorities canceled a statewide AMBER Alert after two girls who were reported abducted in San Antonio were found.
Round Rock man killed after pickup crashes into Leander store
A Round Rock man died after his pickup left Hero Way in Leander and crashed into a Goodyear Auto Service building, causing structural damage, according to the City of Leander....
Texas AMBER Alert: Missing Manor children found safe
An AMBER Alert for two missing Manor children has been canceled. Both children were found safe.
Austin Police Oversight 'Know Your Rights' campaign emphasized after deadly shooting of teen
The Austin Police Oversight (APO) emphasized the importance of knowing your rights to help people navigate encounters with police, through an updated initiative....
2 firefighters injured battling Pflugerville house fires, officials say
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fire involving two Pflugerville homes. No civilians were hurt, and crews prevented the fire from spreading to nearby houses....
More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk
A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height....
F-35 crashes at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; pilot ejects
An F-35 assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed Friday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, prompting an emergency response and sparking a brush fire....
Kyle teen arrested, charged in connection with shooting
A teen was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting in Kyle, police said.
Man arrested after APD SWAT responds to same home twice in less than 24 hours
A man is in custody after a SWAT incident at a South Austin home on Friday. Police said this was the second SWAT call at the same home in less than 24 hours....
Kyle teen charged after shooting at another teen's home, police say
A 16-year-old was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police say he followed a teen to a Kyle neighborhood and fired multiple rounds, hitting nearby homes....
Roadways reopen after crash near Leander
A fatal two-vehicle collision near Leander led to several road closures on Friday just after 1 p.m., according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office....
Austin Police, SWAT respond to same street less than 24 hours after last response
Austin Police officers and SWAT were out again Friday in connection with an incident in south Austin.
Austin Police Oversight kick off expansion of 'Know Your Rights' resource
Austin Police Oversight (APO) on Friday kicked off the expansion of its "Know Your Rights" initiative by holding an informational press conference on the details of the expansion....
Retro refrigerator recalled over short circuit risk led to one death and dozens of fires
Over 100,000 Galanz retro-style refrigerators have been pulled from stores, and the products were sold at Home Depot and Amazon, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries
The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death....
List of 'best' states released by US News. These 5 rank as the very worst
The ranking is based on scores across 71 metrics, from crime to infrastructure to economic opportunities.
17 states, including Texas, named in emergency electricity order from Energy Department
Summer heat is expected to hit a large swath of the country this weekend, prompting an emergency alert.
Influencer accused of stealing from her dates arrested again
A Los Angeles model and social media influencer accused of targeting wealthy victims through dating apps is back behind bars after being arrested in connection with a new theft investigation....
Man armed with gun barricades himself inside South Austin home
The Austin Police Department responded to a SWAT incident in South Austin.
Round Rock Fire Dept. gets specialty washing machines for cancer prevention
After a fire attack, when the masks come off, firefighters can absorb cancer-causing particulates as they breathe and through their skin.
Man arrested following fatal blowout crash on SH-130
A man has been arrested on a felony charge after state troopers said he left the scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist on SH-130 in eastern Travis County....
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for a quick end to the five-month conflict. Following a few days of respite, fears of a wider war have grown, with renewed fi...
Health alert issued for 'Curry Chicken Salad' due to listeria contamination risk
A USDA public health alert warns that a popular Curry Chicken Salad may be contaminated with listeria. Here's what consumers should know.
Texas man fled police because he ‘wanted his pizza,’ officers say
A man has been arrested after he ignored an officer trying to stop a vehicle in Eagle Pass this week, police said.
Austin Police respond to SWAT call near Monarch Drive
Austin police are conducting a SWAT operation near the 2400 block of Monarch Drive.
Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother and then set her body on fire, because she had said she wanted to be cremated, according to an arrest report....
Austin man with 'extensive' 34-year criminal history arrested on eight new felony charges
An Austin man whose criminal history spans more than 30 years is facing a new series of felony charges after investigators accused him of committing multiple armed robberies, possessing more than 24 grams of methamphetamine, threatening a police officer and evading arrest....
Austin motel shooting: Teen arrested and 2 people injured
The Austin Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old suspect after two people were shot at a South Austin motel.
2 injured in south Austin motel shooting
Austin Police officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of a Super 8 motel after they received a 911 call around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday.
Man killed after portable toilet falls from truck onto interstate
A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said....
New device being developed at UT Austin to help spot problems on power grid
A new device being developed at the University of Texas at Austin could help spot problems on the power grid before they lead to outages or even wildfires....
APD releases additional footage of shooting that killed a 17-year-old
Austin Police released additional surveillance footage on Wednesday showing a different view leading up to the moment officers shot and killed 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II....
Austin officer-involved shooting: New video released by APD
The Austin Police Department has released new video in connection to the death of a teenager last week.
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