Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

East Austin smoke shop repeatedly vandalized
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An East Austin smoke shop owner says a woman has vandalized his business three times since Thanksgiving, causing about $30,000 in damage despite repeated arrests.

State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.

Woman vandalizes East Austin smoke shop 3 times, causing nearly $30K in damages

An East Austin smoke shop owner says a woman has vandalized his business three times since Thanksgiving, causing about $30,000 in damage despite repeated arrests.

Car break-ins in Austin decreased with surveillance cameras; City Council to vote on new contract

Austin City Council is expected to vote next week on putting surveillance cameras back in some city parks. The cameras were part of a pilot program to reduce car break-ins at parks.

Austin City Council to vote on security cameras in parks
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Austin City Council is expected to vote next week on putting surveillance cameras back in some city parks. The cameras were part of a pilot program to reduce car break-ins at parks.

Man accused of selling car with altered odometer, fake title; APD investigating

Austin police is looking for the suspect in a fraud case. The man is accused of selling a car listed on Facebook Marketplace with an altered odometer and a fake title.

Leander Police asking for help locating missing teen

The Leander Police Department is asking the public for help locating a teen who was last seen on Jan. 22.

Man shot in Fort Worth after refusing to share french fries

A man died after being shot in the head at a West Division apartment complex Wednesday following an argument with a friend over refusing to share his french fries.

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.

Alex Pretti: Austin nurses gather at vigil to honor man killed by ICE

National Nurses United, the country’s largest union of registered nurses, has mobilized a week of action, hosting vigils to seek justice for Alex Pretti. He was killed by immigration officers in Minnesota.

First Texas execution of 2026 is Houston double murderer

Charles Thompson, who was convicted of murdering of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in 1999, was the person executed in Texas this year.

Texas sues Delaware nurse practitioner over mail-order abortion pills

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a Delaware nurse practitioner for allegedly violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents.

Texas sheriff accused of using staff to run side company, laundering profits

A sheriff for a South Texas county has been accused of starting a cleaning company with his department's staff to clear half a million in profits.

Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.