Austin man receives prison time for child sexual abuse material
According to court documents, he had searched for, accessed, viewed, downloaded, possessed, stored, and distributed CSAM since approximately 2018.
According to court documents, he had searched for, accessed, viewed, downloaded, possessed, stored, and distributed CSAM since approximately 2018.
Travis County fentanyl-related overdoses double in 2022, data reveals
The report says 417 people died of an accidental overdose in 2022 with 245 people who died from an accidental fentanyl-related overdose.
The report says 417 people died of an accidental overdose in 2022 with 245 people who died from an accidental fentanyl-related overdose.
Pflugerville City Council approves construction contract for new wastewater treatment plant
The $200 million wastewater treatment plant will break ground in summer 2023.
The $200 million wastewater treatment plant will break ground in summer 2023.
Austin named city with 15th biggest homicide rate problem: study
WalletHub says homicide rates have risen by an average of 10% in 45 U.S. cities between 2021 and 2023, and they're still rising.
WalletHub says homicide rates have risen by an average of 10% in 45 U.S. cities between 2021 and 2023, and they're still rising.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Texas
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for most of Central Texas as storms head into the area overnight. Carlo Falco has the latest details
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for most of Central Texas as storms head into the area overnight. Carlo Falco has the latest details
2 seriously injured after driver hits pedestrians in West Campus, ATCEMS says
Austin-Travis County says there were a total of 4 patients in the crash just before midnight and 2 were taken to a hospital.
Austin-Travis County says there were a total of 4 patients in the crash just before midnight and 2 were taken to a hospital.
Austin woman attacked in broad daylight while hiking in Barton Creek Greenbelt
Isabella Ricks has been hiking on the Violet Crown Trail in South Austin for about six years, but that sense of safety was shattered when she was attacked in broad daylight.
Isabella Ricks has been hiking on the Violet Crown Trail in South Austin for about six years, but that sense of safety was shattered when she was attacked in broad daylight.
UT Austin sprinter becomes first to run 60M dash in under 7 seconds
Julien Alfred won the 200-meter and 60-meter dashes at the 2023 NCAA Division I women's indoor track and field championships in March.
Julien Alfred won the 200-meter and 60-meter dashes at the 2023 NCAA Division I women's indoor track and field championships in March.
ACC lifts shelter-in-place order for Riverside campus
In a text alert sent around 6:15 p.m., ACC said the campus has returned to normal operations and that Austin police have given the all clear.
In a text alert sent around 6:15 p.m., ACC said the campus has returned to normal operations and that Austin police have given the all clear.
Man receives probation for 2021 assaults; victims say sentence is too lenient
He was arrested after one of his victims went on NextDoor and found other victims, who all pieced together evidence tying him to the assaults.
He was arrested after one of his victims went on NextDoor and found other victims, who all pieced together evidence tying him to the assaults.
Arrest made in big multi-state identity fraud case
According to court documents, Tony Cao Li was arrested earlier this year in Utah after going on a spending spree with stolen IDs, including that of an Austin man.
According to court documents, Tony Cao Li was arrested earlier this year in Utah after going on a spending spree with stolen IDs, including that of an Austin man.
Lakeway police investigating nighttime sexual assault
Lakeway police say they received a report on April 24 about a sexual assault that had happened the night before.
Lakeway police say they received a report on April 24 about a sexual assault that had happened the night before.
11-year-old girl sexually assaulted by man at Riverside apartment complex: police
On April 2, officers responded to a Riverside apartment complex where someone reported that they had witnessed a child being assaulted on their Ring doorbell camera.
On April 2, officers responded to a Riverside apartment complex where someone reported that they had witnessed a child being assaulted on their Ring doorbell camera.
Central Texas weather: Storm system moving through eastern counties
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver; road closed
Austin-Travis County EMS says a driver hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning on FM 973. You should avoid the area if you can.
Austin-Travis County EMS says a driver hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning on FM 973. You should avoid the area if you can.
Austin man who spent time behind bars helps others with criminal backgrounds
Thirteen years ago, Jeremy Jones had three pending felony charges for grand theft, larceny, and organized crime. He couldn’t get a job. Now, he helps others with criminal backgrounds get work.
Thirteen years ago, Jeremy Jones had three pending felony charges for grand theft, larceny, and organized crime. He couldn’t get a job. Now, he helps others with criminal backgrounds get work.
Family of man recently found in Lady Bird Lake wants answers
The family of Chris Clark is asking for answers after he was found in Lady Bird Lake on April 15. Clark is the fourth person to be found in the lake in the past two months.
The family of Chris Clark is asking for answers after he was found in Lady Bird Lake on April 15. Clark is the fourth person to be found in the lake in the past two months.
Residents express continued concerns over Rainey Street
While not on the Public Safety Committee meeting agenda, residents voiced concerns for safety in the Rainey Street District during public comment, including loved ones and friends of Jason John.
While not on the Public Safety Committee meeting agenda, residents voiced concerns for safety in the Rainey Street District during public comment, including loved ones and friends of Jason John.
Man shot, killed in Gaines Creek Greenbelt identified by police
A man had called 911 and said someone stopped him and told him someone had been shot within a homeless encampment in a wooded area behind a Southwest Austin Best Buy, says APD.
A man had called 911 and said someone stopped him and told him someone had been shot within a homeless encampment in a wooded area behind a Southwest Austin Best Buy, says APD.
Two police oversight propositions on the ballot in Austin
The two police oversight propositions can be easily confused because only a few words differentiate them on the ballot, and it's admittedly causing confusion for voters.
The two police oversight propositions can be easily confused because only a few words differentiate them on the ballot, and it's admittedly causing confusion for voters.