Fourth murder suspect arrested in connection to deadly North Austin shooting
A fourth man was arrested in connection to a deadly North Austin shooting in April 2024.
Austin City Council votes to extend license plate reader pilot program
One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.
Former Duke player confesses to gruesome murder while in custody on unrelated charge, police say
Brandon Braxton allegedly killed former high school friend Whitney Hurd in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Gun violence survivors fight for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin
Gun violence survivors are fighting for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin. They’re also calling for state funds to be allocated to the local trauma resource center
Selena's killer, Yolanda Saldivar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldivar was denied parole Thursday. The 64-year-old was convicted of murder in the 1995 killing of Tejano music star Selena.
Man arrested for exposing himself to women near Congress Ave.
A man was arrested in connection with three counts of indecent exposure, the Austin Police Department (APD) said.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy's murder-for-hire bond reduced to $750,000
A North Texas rapper faced a judge on Wednesday morning after being arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of a fellow rapper in 2020. She agreed to reduce his $2 million bond.
Austin Municipal Court announces 2025 Warrant Amnesty Program
The Austin Municipal Court will hold their 2025 Warrant Amnesty program. From March 31 to April 25, people can take care of their unpaid tickets and outstanding warrants without threat of arrest.
Round Rock massage facility closed due to suspected human trafficking
A massage facility in Round Rock was issued an emergency closure for suspected human trafficking, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) said.
Deputies investigating suspected murder-suicide just outside of Round Rock: WCSO
Two people are dead in a suspected murder-suicide near Round Rock, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.
Kansas babysitter comes face to face with real life 'monster' under the bed
A Kansas babysitter came face to face with a "monster" under the bed when she attempted to calm down a child she was watching.
Body found face down in Lady Bird Lake near Congress Bridge
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found face down in Lady Bird Lake.
Mexican cartel leader gets life in prison for role in Texas murder-for-hire plot
A judge ordered a leader of Cartel Del Noreste to spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a 2021 murder-for-hire plot.
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hiking trail
A doctor is accused of attempting to kill his wife on a hiking trail in Oahu by pushing her off the trail and striking her in the head with a rock.
Top MS-13 gang leader arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia
U.S. authorities have arrested one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gang in the country, the FBI announced Thursday.
What is MS-13? Gang's top leader arrested in Virginia, feds say
Mara Salvatrucha 13, or MS-13, is a violent transnational gang that originated in Los Angeles, and has since gained a grip on much of Central America.
Crime rate and car burglaries rise in West Austin communities
Austin police are addressing the rising number of car burglaries and the crime rate near UT Austin and West Austin communities.
Texas lawmakers consider ramping up school bus safety systems
Texas lawmakers had two bill hearings that would add more seat belts and cameras to school buses.
Popular Phoenix yoga instructor goes missing after scheduled blind date
Friends and family are searching for Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Phoenix's Melrose District. The 45-year-old has been missing for almost a month.
Texas Rangers identify suspect in 2016 cold case murder of woman with 9 children
The Texas Rangers and the Laredo Police Department have identified the man believed to be responsible for the 2016 killing of 33-year-old Janette Escamilla Jaramillo, of Laredo.