Austin teen Sheila Cooks missing since 1979, family seeks answers
An Austin teen disappeared more than 35 years ago. Her family has been in agony, wondering what happened to her.
An Austin teen disappeared more than 35 years ago. Her family has been in agony, wondering what happened to her.
Closer look at big rig inspections in Travis County
More than 15,000 18-wheelers pass through the heart of Austin daily.
More than 15,000 18-wheelers pass through the heart of Austin daily.
Crimewatch: Senate Bill proposed to pay for disabled officers college tuition
When officers are left permanently disabled because of an injury suffered in the line of duty... Texas law makes it optional for colleges to give those officers free tuition.
When officers are left permanently disabled because of an injury suffered in the line of duty... Texas law makes it optional for colleges to give those officers free tuition.
Crimewatch: APD asking legislators for changes in K2 law
Two weeks ago almost three dozen people fell ill after smoking tainted K2.
Two weeks ago almost three dozen people fell ill after smoking tainted K2.
Crimewatch: License plate readers helping locate stolen vehicles and solve crime
The Travis County Sheriff's Office has a new tool that tracks stolen vehicles but is also proving helpful for solving cases including murder.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office has a new tool that tracks stolen vehicles but is also proving helpful for solving cases including murder.
K-9 law enforcement officers get medical training from veterinarian
They work as hard as their human partners and when K-9s are injured it is a big loss.
They work as hard as their human partners and when K-9s are injured it is a big loss.
Crimewatch: U.S. Marshals target domestic violence offenders
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force will commemorate the occasion by going after those who are committing the crime.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force will commemorate the occasion by going after those who are committing the crime.
Austin Police Department officers get aggressive dog training
The Austin Police Department is trying to prevent fatal dog shootings.
The Austin Police Department is trying to prevent fatal dog shootings.
University of Texas Police Department creates bike unit
Parking and traffic on the UT campus is just as much of a nightmare as it is throughout the rest of Austin.
Parking and traffic on the UT campus is just as much of a nightmare as it is throughout the rest of Austin.
Texas State University Police officer creates DWI simulator
A chance of fate prevented him from being involved in a fatal drinking and driving crash and now he is doing all he can to keep young students from getting behind the wheel when they shouldn't.
A chance of fate prevented him from being involved in a fatal drinking and driving crash and now he is doing all he can to keep young students from getting behind the wheel when they shouldn't.
Murders of 2 University of Texas seniors in 1980s remains unsolved
As UT students are settling into the new school year, the parents of two women who once walked the campus are left wondering what could've been.
As UT students are settling into the new school year, the parents of two women who once walked the campus are left wondering what could've been.
Crimewatch: Thrall Police Chief teaching free CHL classes
A police chief in the small town of Thrall in Williamson County likes to say he's preparing sheepdog among the sheep.
A police chief in the small town of Thrall in Williamson County likes to say he's preparing sheepdog among the sheep.
APD Criminal Interdiction Unit stops drug trafficking, human smuggling
Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies as we've shown you is known for taking down drug traffickers on a big scale. Austin police are doing the same thing
Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies as we've shown you is known for taking down drug traffickers on a big scale. Austin police are doing the same thing
Austin police face challenges when making drugged driving arrests
Drug recognition expert officer Jennifer Taylor explains the challenges that APD encounters when faced with people who drive on prescription drugs.
Drug recognition expert officer Jennifer Taylor explains the challenges that APD encounters when faced with people who drive on prescription drugs.
Crimewatch: APD officers getting first aid kits for serious wounds
Police often get to emergencies first. They are trained in CPR and basic first-aid, but not when it comes to major wounds, like that of a shooting or stabbing victim.
Police often get to emergencies first. They are trained in CPR and basic first-aid, but not when it comes to major wounds, like that of a shooting or stabbing victim.
CrimeWatch: Austin Police Department's Human Trafficking Unit
Austin police say the commercial sex industry in Austin is very active and it's attracting traffickers who force women and teens to participate in the lifestyle.
Austin police say the commercial sex industry in Austin is very active and it's attracting traffickers who force women and teens to participate in the lifestyle.
Increase in domestic violence prompts APD to launch pilot program
An increase in domestic-violence prompts Austin police to launch a pilot program to better protect victims.
An increase in domestic-violence prompts Austin police to launch a pilot program to better protect victims.
Austin Police Department Firearm Unit works to reduce reoffending
State law prohibits certain convicted criminals from having firearms, but they're finding ways to get them anyway.
State law prohibits certain convicted criminals from having firearms, but they're finding ways to get them anyway.