Austin man dresses up as Santa on horseback on South Congress

For over a decade, an Austin man has been dressing up as Santa on horseback. This Christmas he's back at it, pushing through what's been a rough year.

3 European men arrested in Texas for nearly $14M in gift card fraud

Three European men were arrested for their involvement in a high-tech and extensive criminal enterprise. The suspects are accused of committing crimes in several cities across the United States before eventually being arrested in Texas.

Santa's helpers spread holiday cheer on Lake Austin

On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.

From Christmas gifts to food, what can you take through airport security?

Austin airport officials say the next two weeks will be very busy for holiday travel. To speed things up, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.

Meth found inside alcohol containers at border; Texas woman arrested

A Texas woman is facing a felony drug charge after TABC officials found meth concealed inside alcohol containers at the Texas-Mexico border.

Social media influencer Ash Trevino arrested in Texas on felony fraud warrants

Social media influencer Ashley Nicole Trevino, known online as Ash Trevino, was arrested in North Texas on Dec. 17 on active felony warrants for healthcare and welfare fraud, according to court records.

Man convicted of murder in downtown 'gun battle' that killed teen in 2021

A man has been convicted of murder and deadly conduct in connection with a downtown Austin “gun battle” that killed a teenager in 2021.

38-year-old victim dies in fatal New Braunfels pedestrian accident

A 38-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on an I-35 frontage road in New Braunfels on Friday night.

1 suspect dead after shooting 2 deputies at San Antonio-area home

A 38-year-old suspect was killed and two Bexar County deputies were wounded during an exchange of gunfire at a domestic disturbance call on Wednesday morning.

Austin man in custody after fatal stabbing in northeast Travis County

A man in his 40s was killed in a northeast Travis County stabbing early Sunday morning, leading to the arrest and murder charge of 30-year-old Faran Abdolrahimi.

Polling shows tight GOP Primary as Texas Senate Race heats up

John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.

Texas cities face fines up to $125,000 as state begins policing public restroom access

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.