Austin firefighters will now be equipped with bulletproof vests

Austin firefighters now have more protection on the job. Nearly 200 bulletproof vests are being rolled out. It is equipment the firefighters said is essential as they respond to more dangerous calls.

Texas DPS: Fugitive child sex offender on Texas Most Wanted list sought in DFW area

Texas officials have increased the reward to $$8,500$ for information leading to the arrest of William Herrera Zamora, a convicted child sex offender on the state's 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list.

CAIR defends against Texas Gov. Abbott's request to revoke tax exemption

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released a letter they sent to the U.S. Treasury secretary in defense of their status as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

This Texas city is only a little less sinful than Las Vegas: Study

Three cities in the Lone Star State rank in the top 25, judging by a comparison of crimes related to the seven deadly sins.

President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.

Pokémon card traded in for $30K sets record at Texas GameStop

A customer traded in a fully-authenticated PSA 10 Holo Gengar Pokémon card worth more than $33,000 at a Grapevine, Texas GameStop.

Round Rock PD arrest teen in burglary case

A teen was arrested for burglary in Round Rock. Police said this was the third burglary arrest within the past few days. All three incidents were separate and unrelated.

New emergency room opens to address growing health needs in Manor

Manor is a city on the grow, now with a new emergency care clinic. Tuesday's ribbon-cutting represents one of several ongoing efforts to address the explosive growth around Manor.

Camp Mystic announces 2026 reopening at Cypress Lake, details new safety measures

Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.

These are all the Texas Republicans leaving Congress

The announcements have all come in the midst of a rare mid-decade congressional redistricting, which the GOP hopes will increase their House presence by five.

Construction to cut through South Austin family's yard because of 1958 $1 easement

A South Austin family is speaking out after the City of Austin started construction in their yard, with no compensation. This is because of a $1 easement from 1958.

Texas Gov. Abbott formally requests suspension of CAIR's tax-exempt status

The move comes after the governor designated the Islamic non-profit as a terrorist organization, banning it from owning property in Texas.

Brianna Aguilera's death at Austin apartment not being investigated as homicide: APD

The death of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera outside a West Campus apartment building over the weekend is not being investigated as a homicide, Austin police say. Her family said she was in town for the Aggie-Longhorn game.

Elderly Texas couple missing since Thanksgiving found dead

Authorities in New Mexico found the bodies of an elderly couple from Texas who had been missing since Thanksgiving.