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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Man arrested after setting small fires, assaulting officer
An Austin man was arrested Wednesday after police said he broke into a building on East Cesar Chavez Street, set several small fires on the property and later assaulted an officer while being taken into custody....
Austin Rainey Street shooting: New video released by police
Austin police have released new surveillance video of two people they said are involved in a shooting and robbery on Rainey Street over the weekend.
Frozen burritos sold by Costco mislabeled, spurring public health alert
A labeling error has led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public safety alert for frozen burritos made by a popular brand and sold in Costco stores....
How does humidity affect wildfire conditions?
One of the best side effects of humidity, however, is that it can help ease wildfire risks.
Video shows Tony Romo's sobriety test, arrest: 'Did I pass this test?'
New body camera video from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office shows the arrest of former NFL quarterback Tony Romo, including the field sobriety test in which he "performed poorly" according to the arresting officer....
Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur
A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing....
Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-35 flyover to Ben White Boulevard, ATCEMS says
An adult motorcyclist was pronounced dead after a crash on the southbound I-35 flyover to Ben White Boulevard. Drivers should expect delays in the area, according to ATCEMS....
US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist....
Boat crash off Padre Island leaves teen boy dead
A teen boy was killed in a boat crash over the weekend off Padre Island.
Caldwell Co. assistant DA fired amid potential data center land deal
Caldwell County Assistant District Attorney Richard Sitton was fired after he and Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden entered into separate pre-sale agreements involving their neighboring properties for a possible data center land deal....
APD: Person dies two days after being hit by vehicle on I-35
Police were in east Austin on Saturday to investigate the city’s 45th fatal crash of 2026.
Gas leak led to some evacuations in Cedar Park
The Cedar Park Police Department said it was assisting with evacuations after a gas leak was discovered Wednesday morning.
APD searching for two suspects involved in aggravated robbery on Rainey Street
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects accused of shooting and robbing a man on Rainey Street over the weekend.
Man killed in north Austin homicide identified
Police identified the man killed as 43-year-old Zachary Page
Suspect possibly armed with gun leads police chase across Los Angeles
The search is on for the police chase suspect who led an hour-long car chase across Los Angeles.
Black bears invade Lake Tahoe homes as break-ins surge and locals fortify defenses
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
Community members rally after fatal APD shooting of 17-year-old
The rally, held at Wooldridge Square, came four days after Williams was shot and killed by Austin police during an encounter on Friday.
Homeless man shot by driver after breaking car window with pocketknife: APD
The Austin Police Department has released new details about a North Austin shooting last week that killed a man.
Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle
Nicole Powell, the Seattle Police Department's assistant chief of investigations, said at a news conference Monday afternoon that investigators believe the shooting may have been gang-related, with two groups firing at each other....
Affidavit: Man accused of fatally stabbing another man claims he was 'attacked'
An unhoused Austin man accused of killing another man allegedly told police officers that he feared for his life prior to the stabbing.
Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'
A wound care clinic nurse survived a freak hiking accident — and impressively hiked 10 miles to safety after suffering a serious injury.
Austin PD's monthslong investigation leads to 8 arrests, massive recovery of stolen property
The investigation included dismantling an organized criminal enterprise that was responsible for mail theft, identity fraud, drug trafficking, and gun violations....
Hedge fund manager who evaded millions of dollars in federal taxes sentenced to 37 months
Earlier this year, hedge fund manager Justin Ryan Schmidt, who previously lived in Austin, was arrested and pleaded guilty to evading millions of dollars in federal taxes after concealing income and foreign bank accounts. This week, he was sentenced to serve 37 months in prison....
Gov. Abbott awards $5.8 million to expand Texas emergency and trauma care training
Texas will distribute more than $5.8 million in grants to medical and nursing schools through a workforce program aimed at training more emergency and trauma care professionals....
Catholic nun avoids detention but still faces deportation
A Catholic nun from Nigeria who had been arrested and briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in June while walking to church in McAllen, met with ICE on Tuesday and was allowed to remain free....
Months-long Austin Police investigation leads to arrests, seizures of mail keys, drugs firearms
APD shared details on the investigation during a press conference Tuesday morning.
Newborn vanished after secret birth, parents allegedly claimed baby 'was a prank': cops
A Florida couple accused of claiming their missing infant never existed has been arrested in North Carolina after a yearlong investigation.
Hays County deputy arrested for alleged DWI, sheriff says
The Hays County Sheriff's Office said Monday evening that New Braunfels police arrested one of its deputies Sunday
Over 50,000 Evenflo REO child car seats sold in the US and Canada recalled for headrest issue - See the models
Evenflo is recalling certain Reo by Revolve360 child car seats due to an issue with the headrest that shifts unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash....
Motorcyclist dies after being hit by 2 vehicles following blowout crash on SH-130
It happened near North State Highway 130 and FM 969, according to TCSO.
Report: Violent crime down in Austin neighborhoods with violence intervention programs
According to a report released by national research group Scaling Safety, aggravated assaults dropped, on average, 27% across Austin from 2021 to 2025, and homicides dropped 12%....
Texas Amber Alert canceled after Houston boy Sabastian Jones was found
An Amber Alert has been discontinued for a Houston-area boy who was last seen a week ago.
2 pastors with religious visas arrested by ICE at airport
Two married pastors who were here in the U.S. on religious visas were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the McAllen airport last week as they were trying to fly to a Billy Graham marriage conference....
Family identifies 17-year-old killed in APD shooting as community pressure grows for accountability
As the family mourns, community members and advocacy groups are calling for accountability in the shooting, while police leaders and the Austin Police Association urge the public not to rush to judgment....
Austin shootings: Police investigating 2 separate incidents in downtown
Austin police are investigating two separate shootings in downtown Austin that happened just about 30 minutes apart early Sunday morning.
Texas Rangers seeking man released on bond prematurely after NW Austin arrest
The Texas Rangers are looking for a man released on bond prematurely in Travis County after he and three others were arrested in connection with a San Antonio home invasion....
$2.7 million bonds for men accused of placing skimmers in Lubbock area
Two men were arrested and accused of stealing information of 149 cards by placing a "skimmer" at a Lubbock Walmart, according to court documents recently obtained by EverythingLubbock.com....
Texas Rangers seek help finding wanted suspect
The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested four people in northwest Austin after a joint operation, but need help finding one suspect after he was released on bond....
Floodwater delays Corpus Christi’s water emergency until fall 2028
Corpus Christi got “tremendous” news Monday when the city’s projected water emergency was delayed until fall 2028 — a year later than previously anticipated — as floodwater from recent intense storms continues flowing into some of the region’s reservoirs....
Texas man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old dies in locked car while he slept
A 25-year-old Texas man has been charged with capital murder after his 2-year-old daughter died inside a locked vehicle while he slept for hours following a night of drinking, police said....
'Unimaginable loss': 6 year-old boy electrocuted, death ruled accidental
The boy was identified as 6-year-old Jordan Aure Buitron.
DOE issues emergency order for western grid operator to use more resources to maintain power in 17 states
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order Sunday to keep Americans across 17 states powered as hot weather conditions continue.
2 teens arrested, 3 handguns seized after downtown parking garage shooting
Two teenagers were arrested and three handguns were seized after a shooting at a parking garage on Trinity Street over the weekend.
Seattle Space Needle shooting: At least 3 dead; 1 suspect in custody, a 2nd sought
Police are searching for a second person believed to have exchanged gunfire with the suspect already in custody.
Eric Bieniemy’s wife shot in Virginia home, ESPN reports; police say son arrested
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said....
ICE prepares major operation targeting Haitians losing TPS after Supreme Court ruling
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to dramatically ramp up operations to locate and arrest Haitian nationals whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is expected to end imminently, multiple federal sources told Fox News....
Thousands of torch lighters sold on Amazon recalled for burn, fire hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for thousands of torch lighters sold on Amazon due to posing a fire and burn risk due to not having required child-resistant mechanisms....
Police chase suspect stops, fills full tank of gas mid-pursuit in Los Angeles County
A police chase suspect is in custody – but not before leading a dramatic half-hour pursuit across Los Angeles County.
Multiple people shot as gunfire erupts near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, police say
Multiple people were injured in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle in Seattle, police said in a statement.
Austin council addresses deadly police shooting
Some members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following the officer involved shooting death of a 17-year-old last week.
Austin police investigating shooting on Rainey Street
Austin Police are investigating after an early morning shooting on popular Rainey Street Sunday.
Man sentenced to 8 years in prison related to fatal hit-and-run crash
A Hays County judge sentenced a man to 8 years in state prison in connection with a 2022 fatal crash.
Taylor police investigate fatal pedestrian crash, arrest driver
An 81-year-old man died after a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Taylor. Police later arrested the driver on a murder charge.
Ex-teacher gets 15 years for indecency with children
A man was sentenced in May 2025 after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes.
Austin police investigate homicide after man dies from fight injuries
Austin police are investigating an overnight homicide in South Austin after a man died from injuries following a late-night fight, authorities said.
1 dead after homicide in south Austin
One person is dead after a homicide in south Austin on Dawson Road near Barton Springs Road, according to Austin Police.
All lanes of N I-35 at exit 238A closed due to auto-ped crash
APD said all lanes of northbound Interstate 35 at exit 238A proper are shut down due to the crash. That's near Cameron Road and 51st street.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls more than 15,000 vehicles over visibility-limiting defect
Insufficient drain holes may prevent water from draining properly, increasing the crash risk.
Airbnb provides emergency housing to flood victims, how to get help
In an effort to support Texas communities impacted by flooding, Airbnb.org, a nonprofit managed by Airbnb, announced it is working with local partners to provide temporary housing to those impacted by the July 16 floods....
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