Williamson County murder of Jessica Harris, family hopes for clues
August 2, 2018 will mark 24 years since an Austin woman was murdered and dumped on the side of a road in rural Williamson County.
August 2, 2018 will mark 24 years since an Austin woman was murdered and dumped on the side of a road in rural Williamson County.
Crime Watch: Area law enforcement investing in emergency heroin reversal drug
The increase in heroin and fentanyl abuse has law enforcement fearing for their safety and the users they come across.
The increase in heroin and fentanyl abuse has law enforcement fearing for their safety and the users they come across.
Austin Police Department cracking down on cell phones at the wheel
Austin police have found a way to target those sneaky drivers who continue to use their cell phones behind the wheel and it all has to do with vantage points.
Austin police have found a way to target those sneaky drivers who continue to use their cell phones behind the wheel and it all has to do with vantage points.
Crimewatch: APD chief may end funeral escorts after officer's death
After losing an officer to a crash during a funeral procession, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is looking to determine whether helping with these processions is worth the risk.
After losing an officer to a crash during a funeral procession, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is looking to determine whether helping with these processions is worth the risk.
Intervention efforts to helping first responders battle stress
We often look to first responders as heroes--those who have an inner toughness to display courage in times of chaos. But they are not numb to the trauma they see.
We often look to first responders as heroes--those who have an inner toughness to display courage in times of chaos. But they are not numb to the trauma they see.
Travis County Precinct 5 constables create Silver Watch for seniors
As we age we may outlive our spouses and friends or lose touch with family. In Travis County, seniors have a new friend they can rely on to check on them.
As we age we may outlive our spouses and friends or lose touch with family. In Travis County, seniors have a new friend they can rely on to check on them.
CrimeWatch: High medical bills for inmates
There is a place we are all guaranteed healthcare by law. It's called jail. Criminals know their way around the system and look for chances to get treatment on the taxpayers' dime.
There is a place we are all guaranteed healthcare by law. It's called jail. Criminals know their way around the system and look for chances to get treatment on the taxpayers' dime.
Crimewatch: Williamson County shows off new 3D crime scene mapping system
New 3D crime mapping technology puts jurors at the scene of the crime. Investigators with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office just got their hands on the system.
New 3D crime mapping technology puts jurors at the scene of the crime. Investigators with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office just got their hands on the system.
Austin Police Department to establish property crimes task force
When Austin city leaders approved the budget for the next year, they granted the funds to establish a new property crimes taskforce. A dozen officers will do nothing but pursue top burglary and theft suspects.
When Austin city leaders approved the budget for the next year, they granted the funds to establish a new property crimes taskforce. A dozen officers will do nothing but pursue top burglary and theft suspects.
Crimewatch: Granger Police chief honors two officers killed 81 years ago
Two officers killed in the line of duty are being honored 81-years later. It's all because of a police chief's commitment to never forget those who came before him.
Two officers killed in the line of duty are being honored 81-years later. It's all because of a police chief's commitment to never forget those who came before him.
Travis County creates prostitution court with new philosophy on criminals
Travis County will no longer treat those who are arrested for prostitution as criminals. Instead, they will be addressed as victims, as very few participate of their own free will.
Travis County will no longer treat those who are arrested for prostitution as criminals. Instead, they will be addressed as victims, as very few participate of their own free will.
Austin Police Department creates firearms tipline
It is against the law for convicted felons to own a gun, but they're getting their hands on them and continuing to commit crimes.
It is against the law for convicted felons to own a gun, but they're getting their hands on them and continuing to commit crimes.
Dealers create new candy drug trend in Austin to disguise illegal activity
Local drug dealers are taking tips from legal marijuana sellers. They're using hash oil to create products you'd find on the candy aisles in convenience stores.
Local drug dealers are taking tips from legal marijuana sellers. They're using hash oil to create products you'd find on the candy aisles in convenience stores.
Austin police officers turn tables on domestic violence offenders
Austin police are turning the tables on domestic violence offenders. They are essentially stalking the stalker.
Austin police are turning the tables on domestic violence offenders. They are essentially stalking the stalker.
More than 30 people in Texas in jail for life for DWI
There are 32 people serving life sentences for drinking and driving in Texas. Williamson County ties for sending the most offenders to prison, but Hays County just may take the lead.
There are 32 people serving life sentences for drinking and driving in Texas. Williamson County ties for sending the most offenders to prison, but Hays County just may take the lead.
Crimewatch: Body camera bill could help police departments purchase the equipment
A Houston senator has introduced a bill that would allow police departments to apply for grant funding for the purchase of body cameras.
A Houston senator has introduced a bill that would allow police departments to apply for grant funding for the purchase of body cameras.
Record heroin bust in East Austin, street value more than $1 million
According to the drug enforcement agency, higher, refined Mexican heroin is becoming more and more of a problem and more available.
According to the drug enforcement agency, higher, refined Mexican heroin is becoming more and more of a problem and more available.