New fentanyl awareness billboards unveiled in South Austin

Two new billboards in South Austin aim to raise awareness about the magnitude of the opioid crisis in Central Texas.

Fentanyl operation uncovered by Texas law enforcement

Over 300 suspected fentanyl pills were seized from a home in Round Rock after an undercover operation.

'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say

An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Austin bar employees get training on opioid awareness

Stevi stevenson, operation and security lead, emo's and scoot inn, live nation Phil owen, program manager, communities for recovery Brian block, nightlife and entertainment services manager, city of austin

Texas woman credits program for her sobriety after fentanyl overdose

In April 2023, a Hays County woman survived a fentanyl overdose. She was in the throes of an addiction that nearly killed her. Today, she credits a program called Neighborhood Defender Service for her sobriety.

Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme

The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.

US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports

The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.

Austin opioid crisis: Over 7K narcan kits to be distributed across Travis County

Thousands of life-saving overdoses response kits will be given around Travis County. The city, county and federal leaders announced continuing efforts to fight the opioid crisis.

Tucker's Law: Mother says not enough being done to implement fentanyl education

It's been a year since the signing of Tucker's Law, requiring Texas schools to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl. Tucker's mom says not enough has been done to actually implement the law.

Austin opioid overdose outbreak: DEA weighs in on fentanyl crisis

After an overdose outbreak that left an estimated nine people dead, ATCEMS said the agency is back to its regular number of calls.

Fentanyl-laced marijuana found during drug arrest in North Austin: APD

Several baggies of fentanyl-laced marijuana were found on a man arrested during an undercover drug operation in North Austin, police say.

Austin opioid overdose surge over: ATCEMS

Austin's recent opioid overdose outbreak that led to 80 overdose incidents and 9 death is over, according to ATCEMS.