Wife shoots, kills husband, then herself in Southeast Austin: APD
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin that began as a welfare check call. The investigation has since shown that the wife shot and killed her husband before killing herself.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin that began as a welfare check call. The investigation has since shown that the wife shot and killed her husband before killing herself.
Texas man found guilty of threatening to overthrow U.S. government
Prosecutors said the man left his home with the intention of carrying out an attack on Washington D.C., to overthrow the government.
Prosecutors said the man left his home with the intention of carrying out an attack on Washington D.C., to overthrow the government.
Texas drug mule who hid 40 pounds of fentanyl in car with child sentenced to 24 years
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.
Border patrol officers seize nearly $1 million in cocaine at South Texas ports of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $984,000 worth of cocaine during two separate weekend enforcement actions at South Texas ports of entry, authorities announced Thursday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $984,000 worth of cocaine during two separate weekend enforcement actions at South Texas ports of entry, authorities announced Thursday.
Texas development group sues Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans
A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.
A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.
San Antonio man sentenced for trafficking heroin
A San Antonio has been sentenced for trafficking more than 2.5 kilograms of heroin between June 2024 and October 2025.
A San Antonio has been sentenced for trafficking more than 2.5 kilograms of heroin between June 2024 and October 2025.
Texas man receives maximum 50-year federal prison sentence for abusing two children
A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of two children, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of two children, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Six people hospitalized after gang-related shootout in Amarillo
A gang-related dispute in Amarillo escalated into a shootout Wednesday night, leaving six people hospitalized, including four bystanders. A suspect has been apprehended.
A gang-related dispute in Amarillo escalated into a shootout Wednesday night, leaving six people hospitalized, including four bystanders. A suspect has been apprehended.
Archaeologists discover second intact Battle of the Alamo cannonball in three months
Archaeologists at the Alamo have unearthed a second intact 1836 battle-era cannonball, an iron projectile likely fired by Texan defenders during the historic siege.
Archaeologists at the Alamo have unearthed a second intact 1836 battle-era cannonball, an iron projectile likely fired by Texan defenders during the historic siege.
Texas trades tropical storm for heat wave before more heavy rain
World Cup visitors are getting a taste this week of just how much of a roller coaster the weather can be in Texas.
World Cup visitors are getting a taste this week of just how much of a roller coaster the weather can be in Texas.
Supreme Court strikes down federal gun ban for unlawful drug users
The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal law automatically banning unlawful drug users from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, dealing a major blow to the government’s efforts to disarm individuals over routine drug use.
The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal law automatically banning unlawful drug users from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, dealing a major blow to the government’s efforts to disarm individuals over routine drug use.
Texas Highway Patrol trooper dies in northwest Texas crash with semi-truck
A Texas Highway Patrol trooper died Wednesday afternoon following a crash with a semi-truck while attempting a traffic stop in northwest Texas, state officials said.
A Texas Highway Patrol trooper died Wednesday afternoon following a crash with a semi-truck while attempting a traffic stop in northwest Texas, state officials said.
Austin weather: Extreme Heat Warning for most of Central Texas
With the temperatures climbing along with the moisture levels, we have dangerous heat indices on the weather menu.
With the temperatures climbing along with the moisture levels, we have dangerous heat indices on the weather menu.
World Cup 2026: Austin and Central Texas watch parties
Here's a list of places in Central Texas where soccer fans can go to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Here's a list of places in Central Texas where soccer fans can go to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Austin City Council spending data portal to launch in a few months
An office-holder spending data portal will be available to the public in a few months. Earlier this year, Austin City Council voted to create a uniform officeholder expense policy after criticism of overspending.
An office-holder spending data portal will be available to the public in a few months. Earlier this year, Austin City Council voted to create a uniform officeholder expense policy after criticism of overspending.
Austin man gets decades in prison for soliciting, distributing explicit images from multiple minors
An Austin man will serve the next 30 years in prison for soliciting explicit images from minors and distributing those images on the internet.
An Austin man will serve the next 30 years in prison for soliciting explicit images from minors and distributing those images on the internet.
Austin crime: Police investigating 2 homicides less than 24 hours apart
Austin police are investigating two homicides that happened less than 24 hours apart and less than a mile apart.
Austin police are investigating two homicides that happened less than 24 hours apart and less than a mile apart.
Texas Rangers expand cold case program across state
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced it was expanding a unit that specializes in cold case murders and sexual assaults statewide.
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced it was expanding a unit that specializes in cold case murders and sexual assaults statewide.
FULL: APD presser on South Austin homicide
Austin police gave a briefing on a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.
Austin police gave a briefing on a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.
South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.