Fourth murder suspect arrested in connection to deadly North Austin shooting
A fourth man was arrested in connection to a deadly North Austin shooting in April 2024.
A fourth man was arrested in connection to a deadly North Austin shooting in April 2024.
Austin City Council votes to extend license plate reader pilot program
One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.
One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.
Gun violence survivors fight for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin
Gun violence survivors are fighting for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin. They’re also calling for state funds to be allocated to the local trauma resource center
Gun violence survivors are fighting for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin. They’re also calling for state funds to be allocated to the local trauma resource center
Selena's killer, Yolanda Saldivar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldivar was denied parole Thursday. The 64-year-old was convicted of murder in the 1995 killing of Tejano music star Selena.
Yolanda Saldivar was denied parole Thursday. The 64-year-old was convicted of murder in the 1995 killing of Tejano music star Selena.
Man arrested for exposing himself to women near Congress Ave.
A man was arrested in connection with three counts of indecent exposure, the Austin Police Department (APD) said.
A man was arrested in connection with three counts of indecent exposure, the Austin Police Department (APD) said.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy's murder-for-hire bond reduced to $750,000
A North Texas rapper faced a judge on Wednesday morning after being arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of a fellow rapper in 2020. She agreed to reduce his $2 million bond.
A North Texas rapper faced a judge on Wednesday morning after being arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of a fellow rapper in 2020. She agreed to reduce his $2 million bond.
Austin Municipal Court announces 2025 Warrant Amnesty Program
The Austin Municipal Court will hold their 2025 Warrant Amnesty program. From March 31 to April 25, people can take care of their unpaid tickets and outstanding warrants without threat of arrest.
The Austin Municipal Court will hold their 2025 Warrant Amnesty program. From March 31 to April 25, people can take care of their unpaid tickets and outstanding warrants without threat of arrest.
Round Rock massage facility closed due to suspected human trafficking
A massage facility in Round Rock was issued an emergency closure for suspected human trafficking, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) said.
A massage facility in Round Rock was issued an emergency closure for suspected human trafficking, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) said.
Deputies investigating suspected murder-suicide just outside of Round Rock: WCSO
Two people are dead in a suspected murder-suicide near Round Rock, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.
Two people are dead in a suspected murder-suicide near Round Rock, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.
Body found face down in Lady Bird Lake near Congress Bridge
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found face down in Lady Bird Lake.
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found face down in Lady Bird Lake.
Mexican cartel leader gets life in prison for role in Texas murder-for-hire plot
A judge ordered a leader of Cartel Del Noreste to spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a 2021 murder-for-hire plot.
A judge ordered a leader of Cartel Del Noreste to spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a 2021 murder-for-hire plot.
Crime rate and car burglaries rise in West Austin communities
Austin police are addressing the rising number of car burglaries and the crime rate near UT Austin and West Austin communities.
Austin police are addressing the rising number of car burglaries and the crime rate near UT Austin and West Austin communities.
Texas bill aims to protect homeowners from getting fined for brown lawns during water restrictions
A bill in the Texas House aims to protect homeowners the next time their city says its residents need to cut back on water use.
A bill in the Texas House aims to protect homeowners the next time their city says its residents need to cut back on water use.
UT Austin students and childhood friends create production company
A couple of entrepreneurial 19-year-olds from Austin created a production company that they continue to run in their spare time in between classes at UT Austin.
A couple of entrepreneurial 19-year-olds from Austin created a production company that they continue to run in their spare time in between classes at UT Austin.
State suspends midwife license of Houston-area woman accused of illegally performing abortions
The license of a Houston-area midwife has been suspended by the state pending the outcome of her criminal charges.
The license of a Houston-area midwife has been suspended by the state pending the outcome of her criminal charges.
Pecan Street Festival's move from 6th Street leaves some vendors with mixed feelings
Austin's annual Pecan Street Festival is moving from 6th Street to Bee Cave. The festival said the move is due to “recent restructuring of 6th St. and public safety concerns.”
Austin's annual Pecan Street Festival is moving from 6th Street to Bee Cave. The festival said the move is due to “recent restructuring of 6th St. and public safety concerns.”
Texas weather: Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he's directed the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large areas of the state through the weekend.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he's directed the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large areas of the state through the weekend.
Texas NAACP joins lawsuit over Trump Administration's actions to dismantle Department of Education
The lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.
The lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.
President Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a 'lowlife' after 'Hot Wheels' comment
President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."
President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."
Texas Rangers identify suspect in 2016 cold case murder of woman with 9 children
The Texas Rangers and the Laredo Police Department have identified the man believed to be responsible for the 2016 killing of 33-year-old Janette Escamilla Jaramillo, of Laredo.
The Texas Rangers and the Laredo Police Department have identified the man believed to be responsible for the 2016 killing of 33-year-old Janette Escamilla Jaramillo, of Laredo.