Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of tropical weather threat
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday as a tropical system in the northern Gulf threatens the coast of Texas and Southeast Texas....
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Suspect charged with aggravated robbery, APD says
Officials identified the man as 42-year-old Everett Driscol, who is facing two counts of aggravated robbery and a felon in possession of a firearm.
Football player dies after medical emergency during game in Missouri
William Jewell College is mourning the sudden loss of a football player Saturday, who died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline.
EMS takes man to hospital after CapMetro train, car collide in Leander Saturday
Leander Police are investigating a crash between a Jeep and a CapMetro train that sent one man to the hospital over the weekend.
Leander ISD appeals penalties after TCOLE found it improperly vetted police officers
The Leander Independent School District has sent appeals to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement after the state licensing agency found the district's police department did not properly vet officers, according to TCOLE....
Homeowners who survived wildfires now worry about water shortages in Provence
After multiple boil water notices this summer, Provence homeowners are questioning whether growth outpaced water infrastructure. Utility officials say irrigation demand is overwhelming the system, while residents point to unfinished transmission and treatment projects....
Mother sought after baby found dead in porta-potty at Michigan music festival
Detectives are making progress in their search for the mother of an infant found dead in a porta potty at a music festival, according to a prosecutor in close communication with Michigan State Police....
Man accused of terrorizing Philadelphia in Chucky-style doll mask arrested in Vegas
The viral suspect accused of terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a baby doll mask has been arrested in Nevada, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Tuesday....
Police, family seek answers after Southwest flight attendant found dead during layover in Hawaii
Jenny Lupton's family is currently seeking answers from officials in Hawaii.
South Carolina police officer dies, 2nd officer hurt in gun battle at park, chief says
A Columbia Police Department officer died and another was injured after exchanging fire with a suspect at a park on Saturday morning.
One dead in Georgetown after officer struggle in downtown square
A man was shot and killed by a Georgetown police officer Saturday afternoon after a violent struggle in Georgetown Square, according to the Georgetown Police Department....
2 dead, 1 injured after crash involving 18-wheeler on US 290 in Manor
The police department said in a Facebook post just after 4 p.m. that it was on the scene investigating a fatality on US 290 at the intersection of Kimbro Road....
Georgetown Police identifies man in deadly officer-involved shooting
According to Georgetown Police, officers were dispatched around 12:49 p.m. to the 100 block of W. 7th Street after callers reported a man “jumping on vehicles and behaving erratically.”...
Leander police investigate shooting at assisted living facility
Leander police are investigating after shots were fired at an assisted living facility resulting in property damage.
Shots fired at Leander assisted living facility, no injuries
A Leander assisted living facility reported shots being fired at the building early Saturday morning, just before 4 a.m. No one was hurt, but the building was damaged, according to the Leander Police Department....
Ross Fire update: Wildfire 31% contained
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
$70,000 cargo theft investigation underway after massive Pabst Blue Ribbon heist in California
Montclair Police are investigating two potentially linked cargo thefts at an Anheuser-Busch facility involving $70,000 in missing Pabst Blue Ribbon inventory....
Butter knife brandished during wedding fight, spills into parking lot
A fight between wedding guests in Westlake, Ohio, left at least two people injured and led to charges against three men in their 40s, police said.
Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise
When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms.
Army selects Central Texas military base for nuclear microreactor deployment
The U.S. Army is expanding its plan to build over 20 off-grid nuclear microreactors across military bases to guarantee independent power during emergency grid failures....
DNA leads to arrest in 1981 cold case murder of Texas woman
An Arizona man has been arrested and confessed to the 1981 murder of 23-year-old Yolanda Herrera after modern DNA testing cracked the 45-year-old Texas cold case....
Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE, held at major deportation hub in Louisiana
Controversial former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held in federal immigration custody in Louisiana, Fox News has learned....
Man arrested, accused of assaulting truck stop employee in Buda
One man was arrested Wednesday after being accused of assaulting a truck stop employee and causing a police chase in Buda, according to the Mustang Ridge Police Department....
Gillespie County seeks to launch volunteer disaster response team
As Gillespie County continues recovering from historic summer flooding, emergency management officials are looking ahead to the next disaster by building a team of trained volunteers ready to respond when emergencies happen....
Kyle police looking for Plum Creek pool vending machine vandals
The Kyle Police Department is looking for two men suspected of causing thousands in damages at two neighborhood pools.
$12M seized, 6 arrested in historic Texas oil theft ring bust
Six people have been arrested and about $12 million in assets have been seized as part of an investigation into an oil-theft ring in West Texas.
North Carolina doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack
A North Carolina doctor was arrested Aug. 22 after he allegedly fired into a Jeep during an interstate road rage incident, wounding two sisters, ages 12 and 20, according to Virginia State Police....
Cedar Park Police Department welcomes first wellness, community K9
The Cedar Park Police Department recently welcomed its first wellness and community K9—Brody!
Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Man wanted for creepy mask threats at Philly City Hall arrested in Las Vegas
The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,
Travel Forecast: Dangerous heat alerts, severe storms
Weather systems have steered around the ridge of high pressure in the Southern Plains for weeks, bringing rounds of severe weather to the Northern Plains, Midwest, and East Coast....
Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor released from immigration detention
A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln....
APD identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash over the weekend
APD officers responded Sunday at 10:03 p.m. in the 10300 block of Anderson Mill Rd.
Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with 2024 fentanyl death
A man was arrested Aug. 21 in connection with a 2024 fentanyl distribution that led to the death of a man, according to Travis County court documents.
Billings, Montana shooting: Former Seattle-area family among 8 killed
A family with ties to the Seattle area has been devastated after a man opened fire and killed eight of his relatives in Billings, Montana.
Ohio officer helps corral chickens across a road back to their enclosure
The question of “why did the chicken cross the road," now has a new answer thanks to an Ohio police officer.
Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County experiences 'significant growth' overnight
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has now burned more than 80,000 acres after experiencing "significant growth" overnight.
Capitol Police seize guillotine from pickup truck
Guillotines were fashioned as the primary method of execution during the French Revolution in the late 1790s. During the "Reign of Terror," the weapon was used to kill thousands — including French nobles, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette....
Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options....
Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspect arrested at International Bridge
Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured....
'Quite a success': Texas senators praise early self-driving vehicle data
Regulators told lawmakers most complaints about Texas' 1,500-plus self-driving vehicles involved cars being overly cautious, while senators discussed expanding crash reporting requirements....
Travis County Commissioner's Court speaks on wildfire mitigation
As Central Texas approaches the 15-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 wildfires, local fire leaders said they are better prepared but still concerned about the risk here....
Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired over Charlie Kirk post
An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate an opinion writer terminated over social media posts following the death of Charlie Kirk.
Child exploitation operation in Central Texas leads to arrest of 6 men
Several Central Texas men were arrested after a child exploitation operation was conducted by law enforcement.
Jake Lang won't face felony charges after riot arrest in Minneapolis
Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges....
Colorado police officer uses body cam to communicate in Mandarin in traffic stop
A Colorado police officer used a feature on their body-worn camera to help her translate to a driver who spoke a different language.
163 missing Florida kids rescued, 3 arrested during Operation Statewide Shield
A historic Florida child recovery operation rescued 163 missing children and led to multiple arrests across several regions.
State investigation, officer exodus raise new questions over Leander ISD police
A new school police department is facing questions about hiring, staffing and internal operations – but what’s happening in Leander ISD could be a preview of challenges facing school districts across Texas....
Q&A: How KXAN uncovered a state probe into Leander ISD police
Arezow Doost and Grace Reader discuss questions surrounding Leander ISD police hiring, staffing and internal operations, as schools focus on new safety requirements statewide....
Vegetation fire contained in NE Austin, crews extinguishing hot spots
Austin firefighters have brought a vegetation fire under control near Centre Creek Drive and Cross Park Drive in northeast Austin Monday evening.
1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation
More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
Hutto Fire Rescue responds to structure fire
Hutto Fire Rescue was on the scene of a structure fire in the 1000 block of CR 138, according to a post, before containing the fire at around 4:55 p.m....
49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested Sunday in Ohio on initial charges of engaging in prostitution - a charge that was later reduced, court records show....
Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the Hawk Fire, which has held steady at about 23 square miles since it burned out of control on Sunday, authorities said at an afternoon news briefing....
Palo Pinto County grass fire hits 10,000 acres
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure....
Stolen Picasso print signed by artist found hanging in vacant apartment
A Milwaukee art dealer couldn’t believe his luck when police called to report that a rare Picasso "Torero" print stolen from his gallery more than eight years ago had been found, according to law enforcement and media reports....
San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner John "Jed" York was arrested in the Valley over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
6 men arrested for child exploitation multi-agency sting in Hutto area
Six men arrested over the weekend, after a multi-agency operation in the Hutto area, were accused of online child exploitation, according to a Monday press release from the Hutto Police Department....
Bastrop County firefighters respond to brush fire near Paige
Firefighters fought a brush fire near Paige, Texas, Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from Bastrop County Emergency Services District 2....
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer fired over social media posts about violent white men following last year's killing of Charlie Kirk. The ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, w...