84-year-old man arrested for 'brutal' murder had criminal record including bank robberies

An elderly man has been arrested for the "very brutal" deadly attack on his roommate and her dog, then using her credit cards and planning to flee the country. APD says he also had a criminal record including bank robberies.

Man arrested after pointing gun at deputy during welfare check

A Fayette County man was arrested and has been charged with aggravated assault against a public servant after he was accused of pointing a gun at a deputy on Wednesday during a welfare check.

Baby Madison case: New photo of unidentified girl found dead in suitcase along Texas highway

A new facial reconstruction image was released in the Baby Madison cold case on Thursday. The young girl's skeletal remains were found in a suitcase along I-45 near Madisonville, Texas in 2016.

Viruses spreading across Austin before holiday season

Doctors in Austin say they’re seeing an increase in patients coming in with RSV, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough.

Parts of historic Williamson County Jail being demolished

Construction crews demolished parts of the old historic Williamson County Jail, but are keeping its history intact.

Decision on controversial Bee Cave construction project to be made soon

A Travis County judge could soon decide whether to resume, or shut down for several months, construction of a controversial warehouse facility in Bee Cave.

UT System to offer free tuition for qualifying Texas families

Students with families who make less than $100,000 could soon receive free tuition at the nine academic institutions in the University of Texas System.

2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Kingsland

The Llano County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder/suicide that happened in Kingsland.

US Foods expansion in Buda will create 165 new jobs

Governor Greg Abbott announced US Foods, Inc. will expand their existing food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda.

Houston capital murder suspect Jylon Dukes arrested in Comal County

Jylon Dukes, 20, is charged with capital murder in the death of 17-year-old Mario Jodan at a Houston apartment complex in June. Jail records show he was booked into the Comal County Jail on Tuesday.

Austin weather: Cold front arrives, colder temperatures expected

For the first time in two weeks, we will have highs that are cooler than average. The latest front Tuesday night ushered in drier and cooler air keeping highs in the upper 60s on Wednesday.

Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order targeting Chinese government operatives in Texas

The order is in response to “Operation Fox Hunt,” a Chinese government initiative intended to root out corruption but in practice has been used to intimidate Chinese citizens living abroad.

Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.