Travis County DA files motion to revoke $27K payout to jurors over dropped case
The Travis County DA's office says the court did not have jurisdiction or authorization to approve paying nearly $27,000 each to 12 jurors and two alternates in the dropped evidence tampering case.
The Travis County DA's office says the court did not have jurisdiction or authorization to approve paying nearly $27,000 each to 12 jurors and two alternates in the dropped evidence tampering case.
US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
Fewer students are carrying guns to school — with one notable exception
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Kansas woman in custody after crashing truck into other cars on Llano bridge: police
A Kansas woman is in custody after she crashed a truck into three other vehicles on a bridge in Llano while reportedly drunk, police say.
A Kansas woman is in custody after she crashed a truck into three other vehicles on a bridge in Llano while reportedly drunk, police say.
Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
Escaped inmate back in custody
An investigation into how the man was able to escape the Hays County Jail while posing as another inmate is underway.
An investigation into how the man was able to escape the Hays County Jail while posing as another inmate is underway.
Madison police: Officer shoots, killed man armed with knife
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man, who the department said was armed with a knife, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22.
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man, who the department said was armed with a knife, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22.
North Austin shooting: Mother seeks justice in son's death
A mother is speaking out after her 18-year-old son was shot and killed on East Braker Lane on July 4.
A mother is speaking out after her 18-year-old son was shot and killed on East Braker Lane on July 4.
Austin shooting: Mother seeks justice in son's death
A mother is speaking out after her 18-year-old son was shot and killed on East Braker Lane on July 4.
A mother is speaking out after her 18-year-old son was shot and killed on East Braker Lane on July 4.
$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
FBI Most Wanted suspect captured in Vermont after attempted home break-in, officials say
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
"Most wanted fraudster" nabbed for $547M Medicare scheme, DOJ says
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.
Escaped Hays County inmate who impersonated another inmate back in custody: sheriff
An investigation into how the man was able to escape the Hays County Jail while posing as another inmate is underway.
An investigation into how the man was able to escape the Hays County Jail while posing as another inmate is underway.
Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
Amber Alert ends after 1-year-old last seen in Austin found
A 1-year-old boy who was last seen in Austin has been found after an Amber Alert was issued.
A 1-year-old boy who was last seen in Austin has been found after an Amber Alert was issued.
Jurors to receive nearly $27K payout from Travis County after case was dropped
After three days of work in a criminal case that took years to wrap up, 12 jurors and two alternates will each be getting nearly $27,000 from Travis County. It stems from the evidence tampering case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and county attorney Jason Nassour
After three days of work in a criminal case that took years to wrap up, 12 jurors and two alternates will each be getting nearly $27,000 from Travis County. It stems from the evidence tampering case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and county attorney Jason Nassour
Jurors to receive thousands after case was dropped
After three days of work in a criminal case that took years to wrap up, 12 jurors and two alternates will each be getting nearly $27,000 from Travis County. It stems from the evidence tampering case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and county attorney Jason Nassour
After three days of work in a criminal case that took years to wrap up, 12 jurors and two alternates will each be getting nearly $27,000 from Travis County. It stems from the evidence tampering case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and county attorney Jason Nassour
Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
Driver arrested after 22 kilograms of fentanyl found hidden in spare tire at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver after seizing over 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside a pickup truck's spare tire at the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver after seizing over 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside a pickup truck's spare tire at the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry.
Man charged with impersonating officer days after assaulting El Paso County deputies
A man out on bond for allegedly assaulting deputies is back in custody after law enforcement say he impersonated a peace officer to direct traffic on a Colorado highway.
A man out on bond for allegedly assaulting deputies is back in custody after law enforcement say he impersonated a peace officer to direct traffic on a Colorado highway.