UT Austin student has been missing since 1976

Brian Vargo was last seen on March 9, 1976. Almost 50 years later, his niece is still searching for him.

Javier Ambler death trial: Jury reaches a verdict after closing arguments

A jury is deliberating whether two former Williamson County deputies are guilty of manslaughter for the 2019 in custody death of Javier Ambler.

Heath mom molested son's friend, 13, arrest affidavit says

The 13-year-old victims accused the 44-year-old of criminal behavior in multiple incidents, including at a party and in a car after she picked him up from a football game.

Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card had traumatic brain injuries, new scan shows

The Army reservist who killed 18 people in what became Maine's deadliest mass shooting in the state's history, sparking a massive manhunt before he was found dead last year, had traumatic brain injuries, a news scan shows. 

Mother of missing South African girl charged with selling her

Kelly Smith, the mother of 6-year-old Joslin Smith, has been charged with kidnapping and human trafficking after the young girl went missing in February.

US Army soldier indicted for selling sensitive military information

An Army soldier has been arrested on charges of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities, Justice Department officials said Thursday.

List: Texans to attend 2024 State of the Union address

Multiple Texans will be in attendance as President Joe Biden gives the 2024 State of the Union address, including Kate Cox and Jackie Cazares.

Former Homeland Security adviser tells travelers how to find hidden cameras

Many college-aged spring breakers might look for cheaper places to stay, which increases the chances of staying in a room with hidden cams, an expert said.

Uvalde school shooting: Report on city's independent investigation to be released

A special meeting has been set to present the findings of the city of Uvalde's independent investigation into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in May 2022.

Anti-theft: APD, Hyundai holding software upgrade event

Austin police and Hyundai are teaming up to prevent auto thefts after a rash of crimes targeting the vehicles.

Philadelphia mass shooting: 8 students shot at SEPTA bus stop; 3 shooters, driver sought

Eight Philadelphia students were shot as they waited to board a SEPTA bus on their way home from school Wednesday afternoon. 11 students have been shot in the city on their way to or from school so far this week.

Chinese citizen, Google employee arrested for stealing trade secrets

A Chinese citizen living in Newark was arrested and charged on Wednesday morning with stealing confidential artificial intelligence (AI) files from Google while he was employed as a software engineer. 

Javier Ambler death trial: Defense attorney tased in live demonstration

An attorney was tased as part of a live demonstration during trial of two former Williamson County deputies, who are accused of manslaughter in the in-custody death of Javier Ambler in 2019.

Rust movie shooting: Jury convicts movie armorer of involuntary manslaughter

A jury has convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal.