Texas man gets 50 years for striking officer, leading 120 mph chase in drug bust

A Texas man who struck a police officer with his vehicle during a drug bust and led authorities on a high-speed chase was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday after a jury found him guilty on two felony charges.

Woman killed outside Dallas PetSmart after argument over not saying 'thank you'

An arrest affidavit for a shooting outside a PetSmart store in Dallas on Tuesday reveals the situation started when the victim opened the door for the suspect, and the suspect didn't thank her, according to a witness.

CBP officers seize more than $4.4 million in cocaine at Texas-Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $4.4 million hidden within a tractor trailer.

Woman searching for her dog for months considering legal action against vet clinic

A woman is heartbroken from a months-long search for her lost puppy and is considering legal action against the vet clinic that installed her dog's microchip.

New evidence emerges in Robert Roberson's Texas death row case

In a new interview, allegations came to light that the judge who presided over Roberson's trial had previously given family members permission to take Roberson's daughter off life support.

Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement

Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.

Travis County jails are running out of room; see uptick in violent offenders

The backlog at the courthouse is causing a problem at the jailhouse. Almost 600 people, all charged with violent crimes, are in the Travis County jails.

Viral fake home invasion trend causing 'misuse of emergency services': police

Round Rock police say its officers have responded to two hoax calls related to a viral social media trend where teens are staging home invasions with AI-generated images and texts to their parents.

Becker Elementary parents voice concerns over Austin ISD closures

Sweeping changes could be on the horizon for Austin ISD. AISD says it's fighting to save the district amid a nearly $20 million budget deficit.

Debate over proposed homeless center in South Austin heats up

There are new details on the proposed housing navigation center in South Austin that has brought pushback from the community.

Texas State University students, staff rally in support of former professor

Texas State University students and staff are rallying behind former professor Dr. Tom Alter. The professor was recently fired over comments made off-campus regarding political violence.