American diplomat killed in Myanmar, Thai woman arrested

An American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, was found dead with police investigating the death as a possible homicide.

Twice-deported convicted child predator from Cuba arrested in Texas

U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.

Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement

A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.

Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison

Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.

71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison

A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.

APD released body cam from in-custody death
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The Austin Police Department has released new details regarding the death of a man in police custody over the weekend.

Teen faces charges after shooting a toy gun in Leander
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A teen in Leander is now facing a felony charge after shooting a 12-year-old girl with a toy gun. This comes as school is out and kids have more time on their hands.

Juvenile shoots 12-year-old girls with 'gel-blaster' rounds in Leander: police

Two 12-year-old girls were injured by a juvenile suspect who fired ‘gel-blaster’ rounds at them over Memorial Day weekend in Leander, police say.

Deputies: Arkansas trio arrested for staged collision and false injury claims

Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.

Texas Rangers ask public to help identify woman found dead in 1992

Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have renewed their calls for the public’s help to identify a woman who was found dead more than 30 years ago.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in new lawsuit of sexually assaulting child actor

An anonymous former child actor has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against Sean "Diddy" Combs alleging sexual assault in 2007, while also suing his talent agencies for negligence.

FULL: Austin police on in-custody death
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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis spoke on the in-custody death of a man over the weekend. The man died after officers used a Taser on him while detaining him.

How can I stay safe from gift card, cryptocurrency scams?

The Kyle Police Department is launching a new campaign to warn residents about the dangers of gift card and cryptocurrency scams.

Karmelo Anthony to appeal murder conviction in Frisco track meet stabbing case

Karmelo Anthony has filed a notice of appeal after being convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison in the fatal stabbing at a Frisco track meet.

Former Texas inmate accused of mailing K2 to prisons nationwide

A former Texas prison inmate has been arrested on allegations that he mailed synthetic drugs disguised as legal correspondence to incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities across the United States, authorities said.