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The attorney general says he's launching "undercover investigations" into “various groups" affiliated with political violence in Texas.

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Travis County jails are running out of room; see uptick in violent offenders

Travis County jails are running out of room; see uptick in violent offenders

The backlog at the courthouse is causing a problem at the jailhouse. Almost 600 people, all charged with violent crimes, are in the Travis County jails.

October 7, 2025 5:22pm CDT
Viral fake home invasion trend causing 'misuse of emergency services': police

Viral fake home invasion trend causing 'misuse of emergency services': police

Round Rock police say its officers have responded to two hoax calls related to a viral social media trend where teens are staging home invasions with AI-generated images and texts to their parents.

October 7, 2025 2:22pm CDT
Mom allegedly admits to spiking husband's wine with antifreeze during custody battle

Mom allegedly admits to spiking husband's wine with antifreeze during custody battle

Kristen Hogan allegedly put ethylene glycol in wine and tea to make her husband sick as "payback."

October 7, 2025 1:58pm CDT
Mark Sanchez sued over Indianapolis fight, stabbing

Mark Sanchez sued over Indianapolis fight, stabbing

Former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez is facing a lawsuit in Indiana after a fight and stabbing outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel.

October 7, 2025 11:32am CDT
'Austin FIRST' pilot program to send mental health experts to crises

'Austin FIRST' pilot program to send mental health experts to crises

The City of Austin is starting a pilot program to help respond during mental health crises.

October 6, 2025 5:43pm CDT
WilCo corrections officer arrested for family violence assault

WilCo corrections officer arrested for family violence assault

A Williamson County Sheriff's Office corrections officer was arrested for family violence assault.

October 6, 2025 4:44pm CDT
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A judge has temporarily blocked Trump from sending National Guard troops to Oregon. Here’s what we know.

October 6, 2025 4:24pm CDT
Several drugs, gun seized from car during Manor traffic stop

Several drugs, gun seized from car during Manor traffic stop

Several drugs and a gun were seized from a car during a traffic stop in Manor, police said.

October 6, 2025 3:09pm CDT
Multi-car crash in Elgin leaves 2 dead

Multi-car crash in Elgin leaves 2 dead

Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Elgin, police said.

October 6, 2025 2:58pm CDT
Mark Sanchez now faces felony charge after stabbing incident in Indianapolis

Mark Sanchez now faces felony charge after stabbing incident in Indianapolis

Former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez faces a felony battery charge after a late-night stabbing incident in downtown Indianapolis.

October 6, 2025 12:26pm CDT
Abandoned I-35 buildings destroyed by fire; cause under investigation

Abandoned I-35 buildings destroyed by fire; cause under investigation

The cause of a large fire that destroyed an abandoned Ethiopian restaurant and the old Roadway Inn is under investigation.

October 6, 2025 12:02pm CDT
Woman found on ground behind auto repair shop; police investigate as homicide

Woman found on ground behind auto repair shop; police investigate as homicide

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 8200 block of Research Boulevard service road northbound.

October 6, 2025 9:08am CDT
Parents facing charges in September 2024 death of 2-month-old Zayn Alston

Parents facing charges in September 2024 death of 2-month-old Zayn Alston

Demari Ossain Alston and Trinity Nyomi Perez are facing felony charges in the death of their 2-month-old son. Their son was pronounced dead on September 11, 2024 in Houston.

October 6, 2025 9:03am CDT
Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal rejected by Supreme Court

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal rejected by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.

October 6, 2025 8:47am CDT
Possibly-armed suspect leads police chase across Los Angeles

Possibly-armed suspect leads police chase across Los Angeles

One person is in custody – but not before leading a dramatic police chase across Los Angeles.

October 5, 2025 7:39pm CDT
Skydiving instructor dead after separation in air, student rescued

Skydiving instructor dead after separation in air, student rescued

The student was stranded in the parachute for hours in a wooded area near Nashville. The skydiving instructor was later found dead.

October 5, 2025 6:27pm CDT
Brazoria Co.: $14 million bond for Montgomery Co. mother accused of shooting her four children, killing two

Brazoria Co.: $14 million bond for Montgomery Co. mother accused of shooting her four children, killing two

A 31-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly shooting her children in Brazoria County, killing two of them.

October 5, 2025 4:40pm CDT
Silver Alert canceled for missing 68-year-old Enrique Leon in East Austin

Silver Alert canceled for missing 68-year-old Enrique Leon in East Austin

A Silver Alert was active in East Austin for 68-year-old Enrique Ramirez Leon, who was originally missing.

October 5, 2025 3:53pm CDT
Montgomery mass shooting: 2 killed, 12 hurt in rival shootout

Montgomery mass shooting: 2 killed, 12 hurt in rival shootout

Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district Saturday night, killing two people and injuring 12 others, police said.

October 5, 2025 12:56pm CDT
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