Man found dead after vehicle crashes into fence in Austin, police seek suspect

Austin police are investigating the city's 39th homicide of 2026 after a man suffering from fatal trauma was found dead inside a crashed vehicle on Sunday afternoon, with officers now searching for a young suspect seen fleeing the scene.

Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo released from ICE detention, family says

After 54 days in custody, Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo was released from ICE detention to rejoin his family following his detainment as a key witness to the fatal immigration officer shooting of his brother, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

One dead in Georgetown after officer struggle in downtown square

A man was shot and killed by a Georgetown police officer Saturday afternoon after a violent struggle in Georgetown Square, according to the Georgetown Police Department.

Defense says Karmelo Anthony appeal is strengthened despite new trial denial

Though Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial was denied following his conviction in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, defense attorneys say newly entered evidence strengthens their position as they prepare to take the appeal to the state appellate court.

Leander police investigate shooting at assisted living facility

Leander police are investigating after shots were fired at an assisted living facility resulting in property damage.

Driver taken to hospital after vehicle hit by train in Leander

A driver was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a collision between a Jeep and a CapMetro train.

Ross Fire update: Wildfire 31% contained

The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.

San Antonio power outages impact 67K after storms

More than 67,000 CPS Energy customers remain without power Saturday morning in San Anotonio after storms rolled through Friday night.

Army selects Central Texas military base for nuclear microreactor deployment

The U.S. Army is expanding its plan to build over 20 off-grid nuclear microreactors across military bases to guarantee independent power during emergency grid failures.

DNA leads to arrest in 1981 cold case murder of Texas woman

An Arizona man has been arrested and confessed to the 1981 murder of 23-year-old Yolanda Herrera after modern DNA testing cracked the 45-year-old Texas cold case.

Texas judge could soon allow hemp businesses to sell THC products again

Texas smoke shops could soon be allowed to sell currently-banned THC products if a Travis County judge grants a temporary restraining order.

Government, opponents of Big Bend border wall project agree to pause

The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.

President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor

President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.