Georgia doctor sentenced in largest-ever rare bird trafficking case

A Georgia orthopedic surgeon and a farm worker have been sentenced in what federal authorities are calling one of the largest bird trafficking cases in U.S. history.

Texas Border Patrol find spider monkey hidden in backpack, 2 U.S. citizens arrested

A spider monkey and more than $980,000 in cocaine were intercepted at the Texas-Mexico border last weekend, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

3 Tucson prisoners killed: Reform advocate says she warned staff

A notorious criminal known for taking two prison guards hostage in Buckeye back in 2004 is accused of killing three inmates in Arizona State Prison Complex in Tucson on April 4.

Texas ICE officials arrest Tren de Aragua gang member from Venezuela

A 47-year-old Venezuela native and documented Tren de Aragua gang member was arrested on Wednesday in Bryan, Texas, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Dead body found on University of Texas campus

The University of Texas Police Department confirms that a dead body was found on the University of Texas campus overnight.

Man convicted of strangling girlfriend to death mistakenly released from jail

A convicted killer sentenced to life in prison for strangling his girlfriend to death was mistakenly released from the Clayton County Jail nearly two weeks ago.

Kash Patel reportedly removed as acting ATF director

FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly no longer the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Liberty Hill property owner latest victim in seller impersonation fraud

If you own or are looking to buy land in Central Texas, scammers may be targeting you. More and more often, crooks are impersonating property owners, and trying to sell their land as if it's their own.

Texas bill for hospital safety barriers clears critical vote

A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.

Man dead after downtown Austin shooting; teenage suspect in custody

A man was killed in a shooting in downtown Austin and police are investigating his death as the city's 13th homicide. A teenage suspect is in custody.