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.

Identity of MS-13 top leader arrested in Virginia released

The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. issues travel warning for popular Caribbean island

The U.S. government is warning citizens against travel to a Caribbean island because of serious crime, terrorism and kidnapping risks.

Bride-to-be attacked in Deep Ellum while celebrating her bachelorette party

The bride-to-be says says her bachelorette party group was walking to their Uber when a man came up from behind and attacked her. The man broke her nose and several teeth. She received eight stitches to her face and has a concussion, among other injuries.

Marcus Freiberger, popular Phoenix yoga instructor, found dead

Marcus Freiberger, a popular yoga instructor who went missing a month ago, was found dead. The medical examiner's website said he died on March 19.

Colorado woman charged in fatal dog attack on mother with dementia

Colorado authorities have arrested 47-year-old Jessica Hoff in connection with the death of her mother who suffered from dementia, after a fatal dog attack.

El Paso Walmart gunman who killed 23 offered plea deal to avoid death penalty

The El Paso County DA said he supports the death penalty and believes he deserves it. But he said he met with the families of the victims, and there was an overriding desire to conclude the process.