Backpage.com founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $3M for money laundering

Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million for a single money laundering count in a sprawling case involving allegations of a yearslong scheme to promote and profit from prostitution through classified ads.

Teen's AISD school shooting threat: New details released

Giana Castillo, 17, is charged with terroristic threat. She's accused of planning an attack on Graham Elementary, which she previously attended.

Ex-politician found guilty of murder in killing of investigative reporter sentenced to 20 years to life

Robert Telles, a former Las Vegas-area politician, was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility at 20 years after being found guilty in the killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German in 2022.

Brenna Swindell reunites with loved ones after found safe in Oregon

One day after being found safe in Oregon, Brenna Swindell is reuniting with loved ones here in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin is also learning more about the domestic violence incident back in July.

Kaitlin Armstrong's appeal for new trial has been denied

A Court of Appeals has denied convicted murderer Kaitlin Armstrong's attempt to present new evidence for a new trial.

CapMetro announces launch of Transit Police Department

CapMetro announced the official launch of its Transit Police Department to enhance the safety of all customers and staff.

Special counsel files new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case

Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment on Tuesday against former President Donald Trump which keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations made against him in his Jan. 6 case. 

Round Rock police recover stolen vehicle; 4 people taken into custody

Four people were taken into custody after police found a stolen vehicle linked to multiple burglaries in the Hays County and Austin area.

Downtown Austin shooting: Police looking for several persons of interest

The Austin Police Department is asking for help looking for several people in connection to an aggravated assault in downtown Austin.

Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her

The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.

Austin police searching for attempted sexual assault suspect

The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in an attempted sexual assault.

Children's book sparks fire in North Carolina family's van

Firefighters in North Carolina responded to a vehicle fire caused by a lithium battery in a children's book.