Lawsuit filed after falling tree kills man in Austin
The family of a man killed by a falling pecan tree at an Austin restaurant has filed a $1 million gross negligence lawsuit against the business and adjacent property owners for allegedly ignoring the tree's decayed condition.
The family of a man killed by a falling pecan tree at an Austin restaurant has filed a $1 million gross negligence lawsuit against the business and adjacent property owners for allegedly ignoring the tree's decayed condition.
Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
Man fatally shot inside Austin's Colony home; suspect in custody
A 47-year-old Austin man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting early Saturday morning in the Austin’s Colony neighborhood, authorities said.
A 47-year-old Austin man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting early Saturday morning in the Austin’s Colony neighborhood, authorities said.
San Marcos police shooting leaves 1 dead after suspect lunges with knife, Texas Rangers investigating
The Texas Rangers are investigating after a San Marcos officer-involved shooting left a man dead Friday night when police say he lunged at them with a knife.
The Texas Rangers are investigating after a San Marcos officer-involved shooting left a man dead Friday night when police say he lunged at them with a knife.
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Parents charged with murder of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
Investigators say he was bedridden, neglected, and living in complete filth.
Investigators say he was bedridden, neglected, and living in complete filth.
Pete Buttigieg targeted by false police report in Traverse City, briefly separating him from children
Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.
Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.
Elderly man stabbed to death in Southeast Austin home: APD
The Austin Police Department is investigating after an elderly man was stabbed to death inside a Southeast Austin home.
The Austin Police Department is investigating after an elderly man was stabbed to death inside a Southeast Austin home.
Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Tyler Robinson: Judge holds prosecutor in civil contempt, keeps death penalty on table
A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was "ample evidence" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.
A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was "ample evidence" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.
John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
Austin armed robber heads to prison
A Kyle man has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for three charges related to multiple armed robberies in Austin in 2025.
A Kyle man has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for three charges related to multiple armed robberies in Austin in 2025.
Austin man sentenced for fentanyl-related death
An Austin man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
An Austin man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Uber board sued over compliance failures that led to sexual abuse lawsuits
A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.
A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.
Raul Meza facing new CSAM charge
Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone.
Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone.
Stolen vehicle recovered within minutes of report: police
The Round Rock Police Department says it recovered a stolen vehicle within minutes of receiving the report with the help of license plate readers.
The Round Rock Police Department says it recovered a stolen vehicle within minutes of receiving the report with the help of license plate readers.
Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.