Deadly home invasion: Mother to spend 10 years in jail for her involvement
A victim opened fire in a self-defense shooting at their home. Now, a mother is set to spend 10 years behind bars for her involvement in the home robbery. It left one man dead in South Austin back in 2021.
New Austin police chief, Travis County DA trying to work together
The Travis County District Attorney and Austin police officers have had a tense relationship in recent years. However, the new Austin police chief and DA say they are trying to work together.
BlackWolf, rideshare service with armed drivers, is expanding to Austin
BlackWolf, a new rideshare service with armed drivers, is expanding to Austin. Some Austin residents said it’s not needed, while others said they’d prefer it.
Man at center of North Austin homicide has extensive criminal history: records
The man at the center of a homicide investigation this week has an extensive criminal history, court records revealed.
Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
Manor Senior High School deadly stabbing suspect has court hearing
A teen accused of stabbing another teen to death at Manor Senior High School had his first court hearing Monday morning. Mac Brown Mbanwei is charged with first degree murder.
APD investigating five homicides in nine days across Austin
Austin police are investigating five homicides across the city in nine days.
Family of man killed by APD officer files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man shot to death by Austin police has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three police officers.
APD delay providing details in deadly Northwest Austin officer-involved shooting
Details remain limited in a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Northwest Austin last week.
Hays County Jail is overcrowded and understaffed, sheriff-elect says
Due to the Hays County Jail being overcrowded and understaffed, inmates awaiting trial are being sent to other counties. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the details
Suspect in deadly Northeast Austin shooting still at-large
Austin police are still looking for the person responsible for the deadly shooting in Northeast Austin on Thursday night.
Man accused of shooting cheerleader in Elgin has court hearing
A man accused of shooting a cheerleader in an H-E-B parking lot in Elgin last year had his first court hearing Wednesday morning. He is facing two felony charges.
Election 2024: Several Central Texas law enforcement agencies preparing for Election Day
Several Central Texas law enforcement agencies are planning to beef-up staffing on Tuesday for Election Day. A retired police officer said they need to be prepared just in case.
Friends of man killed in deadly North Austin shooting share memories of him
Friends of a man who was shot to death last week in Northeast Austin are sharing their memories of him.
New details revealed in deadly stabbing at Manor Senior High School
Court documents revealed new information about the deadly stabbing at Manor Senior High School on Tuesday. Police said the 18-year-old facing a first-degree murder charge stabbed his classmate in the school bathroom.
Austin serial killer Raul Meza may be connected to more cold cases
Investigators said a convicted serial killer may be connected to more cold cases in Austin. Raul Meza Jr. is already set to spend the rest of his life in prison, but the case isn’t closed just yet.
Manor stores broken into for third time; police looking for teen suspects
Stores in Manor have been burglarized for the third time in the last year and a half. Police are now looking for the teen suspects.
Austin elderly man accused of setting multiple fires in downtown has first hearing
Austin businessman and real estate investor, Dorsey Bryan Hardeman, is accused of setting fires at different locations in Austin.
'Trump train' trial juror not proud of the outcome
A juror from the “Trump train” trial is not proud of the outcome. The juror, who wants to remain anonymous, claims the jury would have been hung if they didn’t compromise.
Multiple homicides reported in one week on Southeast Austin road
Burton Drive is not even a mile long, but has seen three homicides in just a week and almost 300 crimes this year, according to APD.