US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events

The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's cause of death revealed

A Charleston, South Carolina, coroner released the cause and manner of death for Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.

Detroit cops charged with child abuse, used 'tactical moves' on their kids

A husband and wife with the Detroit Police Department have been charged with child abuse after they allegedly put their kids in choke holds at their home in Flint.

Pelosi attacker David DePape sentenced to 30 years in prison

A federal judge on Friday sentenced David DePape, the man convicted of breaking into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco and attacking her husband, Paul, with a hammer, to 30 years in prison. 

New Texas State program allows students to help investigate cold cases

Four Texas State students will take what they learned in the classroom to the Attorney General's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit, sinking their teeth into cold cases in a new internship program.

Texas DPS unveils new memorial for fallen officers

A new Fallen Officers Memorial was unveiled at the annual DPS Peace Officers Memorial Service.

Police chase spans several East Bay counties

A wild police chase spanned multiple counties in the East Bay on Thursday afternoon.

Daniel Perry trial: Gov. Abbott issues full pardon, restoration of civil rights

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a full pardon to Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted last April of murdering Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster.

Man gets 35 years for 2022 double murder in North Austin

Edgar Alejandro Barahona was convicted by a Travis County jury for the 2022 fatal shootings of Juan Carlos Loarca-Villatoro and Heliodoro Arias-Flores.

SWAT situation in east Austin leads to arrests: APD

SWAT teams were on the scene of two homes in east Austin early Thursday morning for a pre-planned arrest, according to APD.

'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes

The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.

String of vehicle burglaries in Kyle; police investigating

Kyle police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a string of vehicle burglaries that happened earlier this month.

Austin bicyclists honor injured, killed riders on Ride of Silence day

The City of Austin officially proclaimed May 15 as Ride of Silence Day. It is a day when bicyclists across the country are honoring riders who have been injured or killed by drivers.