Austin's aerospace company is now officially involved in NASA mission to Mars
Firefly announced on Tuesday that it had been awarded a $13 million subcontract by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for work on the SkyFall mission to Mars....
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Man with multiple warrants arrested in North Austin: APD
A man who had 10 outstanding arrest warrants was arrested by the Austin Police Department.
DOJ: Missouri man pleads guilty to running dog fighting operation, US Marshals rescue 16 dogs from his home
A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction....
Months-long narcotics investigation sparked by Crime Stoppers tip leads to 3 arrests
A months-long narcotics investigation in Cedar Park led to three arrests and the seizures of multiple types of drugs, firearms, and thousands in cash.
Damage to Comal County Democratic Party's office "not politically motivated": police
A recent investigation into damage to the Comal County Democratic Party's office revealed it was “not politically motivated," according to police.
Damage to Comal Co. Democratic Party Office was not politically motivated, police say
New Braunfels police say that the damage to the Comal County Democratic Party Office on Friday was not politically motivated vandalism, but rather the result of...
Fredericksburg Walmart reopens after ATF bomb squad clears threat
A Walmart store in Fredericksburg was cleared by an ATF bomb squad Wednesday morning after police received information about a possible threat in the area, acco...
St. David's HealthCare to begin construction in Kyle
St. David’s HealthCare will begin construction on a full-service emergency center facility in Kyle, marking the first phase of a proposed plan to bring a hospital to the community....
APD arrests wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants in N Austin apartment
APD says they have arrested a wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants.The Austin Police Department says their South Metro Tactical Unit launched an inve...
Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters....
Detectives search for people accused in multiple ATM thefts
Austin Police's Commercial Burglary Unit is asking for the public's help in identifying people accused of ATM thefts over the last several weeks.
Texas French Bread reopens dining room four years after fire
Texas French Bread has officially reopened at the same site the bakery and bistro burned down four years ago.The bakery announced the reopening of their dining...
Austin police seek suspects in string of ATM burglaries in June
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying suspects wanted in connection with a series of ATM thefts at convenience stores across the city last...
Kyle joins statewide emergency response network
The City of Kyle is taking steps to strengthen its emergency response capabilities by joining a statewide network designed to help communities respond to disasters and other major emergencies....
Explosion reported after school employee hits firework with lawn mower
Police say an explosion reported early Tuesday morning was caused by a school employee in Missouri hitting a firework with a lawn mower.
Oil prices jump after Trump's Iran comments: What it could mean for Texas gas prices
Oil prices surged Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is over and said further negotiations are "a waste of time," raising n...
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after new round of strikes
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
Pedestrian killed in crash on East Ben White Boulevard, ATCEMS says
An adult pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on the westbound service road of East Ben White Boulevard, according to Austin-Travis County EMS....
Pflugerville FD leads multi-agency active attack training before back-to-school
The Pflugerville Fire Department (PFD) is leading a multi-agency active attack training to respond to evolving threats.
Pedestrian struck and killed on East Ben White Boulevard in South Austin
An adult pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday evening in South Austin, according to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.ATCEMS...
DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid
Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills....
'We want to be prepared,' Travis County ESD 2 conducts active attack training
In preparation for the school year, Travis County Emergency Services District 2, also known as the Pflugerville Fire Department, conducted an active attack training on Tuesday, an exercise centered on sharpening response and skills during a high-stress situation....
US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries....
Waymo study finds Austin crash risks spike on weekend nights
New Waymo research found Austin drivers face significantly higher fatal crash risks on weekend nights, while the company's autonomous vehicles recorded fewer injury crashes than human drivers....
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma, his family announced Tuesda...
NYC high-rise 'unstable' after columns buckle, bricks fall, officials say
A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning....
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
14 ducklings rescued from Round Rock storm drain
Animal control officers with the Round Rock Police Department rescued 14 ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain near Rock 'N River Water Park last week.Th...
Fatal I-75 crash: Virginia man denied bond in wreck that killed 4 people
Charles Dean Pace is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death.
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positiv...
McConnell’s health emergency sparks questions on whether he will return to Senate
Emergency dispatch audio indicating that someone at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) home in Washington, D.C., suffered “cardiac arrest” earlier this month has raised questions about when the former GOP leader will return to the Senate or whether he will return at all....
APD labeled a NE Austin plaza a crime hotspot. What can be done to end the violence?
After police labeled a Northeast Austin shopping center a "crime hotspot" last year, violence continues to plague the area. A fatal shooting on Saturday night i...
Austin received more than 700 fireworks complaints over Fourth of July weekend
More than 700 fireworks complaints were made to Austin 311 over the Fourth of July long weekend.
North Austin shooting: APD identifies 18-year-old victim
Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead and another injured in north Austin, marking the city's 32nd homicide of the year....
Man killed, another person injured in shooting near north Austin shopping center with history of crime, TABC violations
One man is dead and another person is injured after a shooting late Saturday night in a north Austin shopping center that Austin police have previously identified as a persistent violent crime hotspot....
Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.
Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal 2022 hit-and-run crash
A Hays County judge sentenced a man to 40 years in prison in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in January 2022.
Lake Geneva boat accident, 3 kids drowned after vessel capsized
After three children died in a boat accident on Geneva Lake, investigators have released new details about the victims and what happened on the water.
Mustang Ridge Police K9 receives donated protective vest
K9 Maya, a police dog with the Mustang Ridge Police Department, has received a bullet-and-stab-protective vest through a donation from the nonprofit Vested Inte...
4 dead, including officer and suspect, in Ohio shooting: police
Multiple people were shot and killed Sunday in Rittman, Ohio, including a police officer who was responding to a report of gunshots.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Vehicle erupts into heavy flames, deputies and firefighters respond
San Antonio is extending its low-income e-bike rebate program with $181K in added DOE funding. Applications open July 14 for 181 new $1,000 vouchers, awarded by September lottery, in English and Spanish....
Father dies trying to rescue child from MD house fire sparked by discarded fireworks, officials say
A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10‑year‑old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said....
Austin firefighters mow lawn, clear debris after helping injured resident
When an Austin Fire Department crew showed up to help a South Austin resident who had taken a fall in the yard on Sunday, they didn't stop at first aid. They fi...
Shots fired report on July 4 leads to 3 arrests, 7 firearms seized in Cedar Park
Three people are facing charges and seven firearms were seized after law enforcement in Cedar Park responded to a call about shots fired on July 4.
Plane hit by firework while landing at Chicago airport on Fourth of July
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely without incident.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Northeast Austin strip mall police call hotspot
A deadly shooting at a Northeast Austin shopping center late Saturday left one person dead and another injured, rattling neighbors who returned home to police c...
Firecracker 4K in Cedar Park sets record participation
CEDAR PARK, Texas - The 2026 Racing Minds ATX Firecracker 4K kicked off July 4th morning at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park.The race sold out several days earlier,...
14-year-old arrested after vehicle pursuit in Manor
A 14-year-old was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit.
14-year-old arrested following Manor vehicle pursuit
A 14-year-old from Austin was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Manor Police Departmen...
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
1 dead, 5 wounded including 2 kids in San Antonio apartment complex shooting
A late-night shooting involving an exchange of gunfire near a San Antonio apartment complex left one person dead and five others injured Saturday, including two children under the age of 12, police said....
Man killed, another injured in late-night shooting outside North Austin business
Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead and another injured in north Austin, marking the city's 32nd homicide of the year....
1 dead, 1 hurt in north Austin bar shooting
One person is dead and another is hurt after a shooting at a north Austin bar just before midnight on July 4, according to Austin Police (APD). The shooting occurred near the intersection of East Braker Lane and North Interstate Highway 35....
LIVE | Police investigating possible mass casualty incident near Phillis Wheatley Park
San Antonio police are probing a late-night incident at Phillis Wheatley Park on the East Side after reports of multiple casualties. Heavy police and fire response flooded the area near Lamar and N Gevers....
Austin's Star Spangled Fest wraps up with fireworks, symphony performance
Austin's 4th of July celebration came to a close Saturday night after hours of festivities at Auditorium Shores.The Star Spangled Fest began at 10 a.m. with a h...
Fireworks spark multiple grass fires across Travis, Caldwell, Hays Counties
Multiple grass fires broke out Saturday night across parts of Central Texas, sparked by fireworks activity, according to Travis County Fire Rescue.The departmen...
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on I-35 near downtown Austin
A motorcyclist was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical injuries after a crash on northbound I-35 near the 6th Street exit, ATCEMS said.
Biggest "Fireworks" for Texas athletics this last year
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The last athletic year for Texas sports has been another banner stretch. From softball claiming a second consecutive national title to a surprise run to the Sweet 16 for men's basketball, there were plenty of highlights. But as the July 4 weekend comes around and ...
Three deer killed following Mustang Ridge collision
Mustang Ridge Police responded to a collision Saturday morning after a vehicle hit three deer.The collision took place
Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
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