Bystander helps stop carjacking at Florida gas station, police say

A man visiting Florida from North Carolina prevented a tragic situation by stepping in to help a man fend off an alleged carjacker.

Most dangerous US cities for pedestrians: Where your town ranks

U.S. pedestrian deaths have increased over the past decade, reaching a 40-year high in 2022, according to a new report.

Irving Wingstop employee shoots boss after being sent home early, affidavit says

An arrest warrant affidavit says Marc Leon shot his manager multiple times inside the restaurant after he was sent home early. Another coworker was grazed in the head and leg by stray bullets.

Beware of 'title pirates' wreaking havoc on Central Texas landowners

A scam targeting landowners appears to be happening in the Austin area. The scammers are called 'title pirates' and are targeting landowners.

Daniel Perry trial: Travis County DA files for governor pardon to be reversed

Travis County District Attorney José Garza says his office will be filing to reverse Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of former Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder in the July 2020 death of Garrett Foster.

Accused Austin 'serial killer' may be heading to trial this summer

It's been a year since accused Austin "serial killer" Raul Meza Jr was arrested for the murders of Gloria Lofton and Jesse Fraga. Now he may be heading to trial soon.

Late husband's comic books gifted to son stolen in home burglary, mother pleads for help

A grieving Nevada widow, Amy Williams, is desperately seeking to recover her late husband Johnny Williams Jr.'s extensive comic book collection, which was stolen in a recent home burglary.

Chain stops bullet, sparing Colorado's man fate: 'Necklaces save lives'

A Colorado man is lucky to be alive after a necklace he was wearing stopped a bullet that was fired during an argument, according to police.

Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued

A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.

Woman believed dead found alive at Nebraska funeral home

A Nebraska woman who was believed to be dead was discovered alive at a funeral home, and people there began performing CPR, authorities said.

Hunter Biden's gun trial starts today, here's what to know

From a drug addiction to a plea deal that fell apart, several factors are at play when it comes to Hunter Biden’s gun trial that begins this week. Here’s what to know about his past and how it all connects to the case.

Parents urged to teach kids about water safety after teen drowns in Cedar Park

A 15-year-old boy drowned in the water behind the Twin Lakes YMCA on Saturday. First responders said the teen was having trouble staying above water after jumping from a cliff with friends.

Wife of Kingsland man shot, killed by Llano Co. deputies files lawsuit

The wife of a man who was shot and killed by Llano County deputies has filed a lawsuit against the city, the department, the deputies who shot their guns, and the now retired sheriff.

Surgical castration now possible for child sex offenders in Louisiana

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13.

Austin police launch summer No Refusal Initiative

The enforcement began on June 1 and will be in effect every night, Monday through Sunday, until August 31.

San Marcos police looking for man who burglarized townhome

A San Marcos woman told police she had seen the man running out of her roommate's bedroom at their townhome in mid-May.