Suspect steals over $70K from elderly victims in Austin: APD

The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect and a person of interest in multiple elderly fraud cases.

2026 Primary Runoff Election: Early voting underway

Early voting got underway for the midterm primary runoffs. There are several state and congressional races to be settled and the biggest is the GOP battle for the U.S. Senate nomination.

Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as emergency resources activated

Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.

Texas sues 'TexAM' over alleged fake degrees and confusing Texas A&M branding

The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.

Austin shooting spree: APD releases full timeline of events; 3 suspects arrested

The Austin Police Department arrested three suspects in connection with a series of shootings, stolen cars, and violent crimes that happened across Austin this past weekend.

Texas investigates Southern Poverty Law Center over alleged KKK funding and donor fraud

Texas has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center following federal fraud charges alleging the nonprofit misled donors and funneled millions to the KKK and other extremist groups.

2025 San Marcos murder: Man sentenced to life in prison

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 43-year-old Victoria Valadez in her San Marcos apartment in February 2025.

Woman convicted of injuring 3-month-old twins and sentenced to 40 years

A Travis County jury has convicted a woman in connection to a 2024 incident in which she injured her three-month-old twins, one of whom died.

Texas felon sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after grabbing officer's gun during courtroom brawl

A Liberty, Texas, man with a felony record has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after grabbing a law enforcement officer's gun during a courtroom brawl last year, federal prosecutors announced.

Deadly crash in Marble Falls: 2 young children among 5 killed

The Marble Falls Police Department says five people were killed, including a three-year-old and five-year-old, after a crash on Highway 281.

12 separate shootings across Austin; 3 teen suspects in custody

Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.

Early voting for Texas primary runoffs is underway

Early voting for the Texas primary runoff elections begins Monday and runs through Friday.

2 teens arrested after random Austin shooting spree
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Two juvenile suspects are in custody and police are searching for a third after a series of at least 12 random weekend shootings, robberies, and vehicle thefts left four people injured across Austin.

3 top Texas high school baseball teams forced out of playoffs over players' UIL eligibility

Three Texas high school baseball programs, including two defending state champions, have been forced to withdraw from the UIL postseason after self-reporting eligibility violations that required them to forfeit their games.

1 dead, 1 arrested after shooting at Budget Inn in Austin

Austin police have arrested a man they believe shot and killed another person at the front desk of Budget Inn on May 8.

Big Bend border security: $1.7 billion awarded despite 'no wall' in CBP plans

Despite "no wall" being planned for Big Bend National Park at Texas' southern border, a $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for ongoing U.S. Customs and Border immigration-deterring construction. 

Plans in progress to address SH 29 congestion in Williamson County

Efforts are moving forward to relieve the growing traffic pressure along Highway 29 between Georgetown and Liberty Hill, including short-term relief and a potential expansion.