Jury duty phone scam uses threat of arrest if victim doesn't pay a fine, authorities warn

A jury duty phone scam has been making the rounds again, according to U.S. authorities. Here’s what actually happens if you’re called for jury duty and fail to appear.

Shooting at North Austin apartment complex leaves 1 man dead: APD

APD says a preliminary investigation indicates there are one or more suspects involved that may frequent the apartment complex.

Texas teacher arrested for attempting to meet up with teen girl

A Bastrop ISD teacher was charged with online solicitation of a minor after a joint operation by Dallas-area law enforcement. Bastrop ISD says he is no longer employed by the district.

Texas cold case: Advanced DNA technology solves nearly 20-year-old case

Nearly two decades ago, an attempted sexual assault shocked the Mills County community. Now advanced DNA testing has finally led law enforcement to a suspect.

Austin PD non-emergency service requests being closed due to missed callbacks: data

Data shows thousands of Austin Police Department non-emergency service requests are still being closed due to missed callbacks. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.

Double murder of former judge, wife sends shockwaves through Williamson County

The bodies of Judge Alfred "Burt" Carnes and his wife Susan were found in their home after their granddaughter called 911 and reported that her dad had shot her grandfather.

Ikea Hood murder: 'On-again-off again' boyfriend charged with killing high schooler

17-year-old Trevon Wright is charged with the murder of Ikea Hood. An arrest warrant affidavit says that Hood planned to tell Wright, her "on-again-off-again" boyfriend, the baby she recently had was not his.

Jeffrey Epstein documents: Final files reveal trafficking allegations against prominent figures

The final set of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents in a 2015 lawsuit between accuser Virginia Giuffre and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell revealed the plaintiff had accused prominent men of sex trafficking her in a 2016 deposition.

Cloquet, Minn. shooting: 2 killed, gunman dead after hotel shooting

Three people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting at the Super 8 hotel in Cloquet, Minnesota, on Monday evening.

Tupac murder: Ex-gang leader charged in killing allowed $750K bail and house arrest

Duane “Keffe D" Davis’ lawyers argue that he is in danger from witnesses and needs medical care after battling cancer that he hasn’t gotten in jail. Prosecutors argued that Davis has never left gang life, is a danger to the community and is a threat to witnesses.

2 major airlines find loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets

The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.

Jury selection begins in Hays County capital murder trial

Jury selection began Monday, Jan. 8, in the trial of a man accused of killing a San Marcos police officer in 2017.

Texas father fights to keep man who killed his daughter in prison

A father is fighting to keep the man who killed his daughter in prison. Fifteen years ago, Amanda Brown’s boyfriend fatally shot her in Southwest Austin. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.