Man steals car with woman in backseat, kills her in high-speed crash: Dallas police
Darion Thomas told police he saw a car still running after two people went inside a gas station. He said he stole it, not realizing someone was in the back seat. A minute later, that woman was dead.
Darion Thomas told police he saw a car still running after two people went inside a gas station. He said he stole it, not realizing someone was in the back seat. A minute later, that woman was dead.
Texas man sentenced to 400 years in prison for sexually abusing children
Bo Dresner was sentenced on 65 counts stemming from a 2019 investigation into the molestation of two children, including one of his family members.
Bo Dresner was sentenced on 65 counts stemming from a 2019 investigation into the molestation of two children, including one of his family members.
Drop in Texas building permits indicates slowdown, shift
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
Scammers posing as law enforcement, IRS representatives: police
Round Rock police are warning residents about recent scams where people are posing as law enforcement or IRS representatives.
Round Rock police are warning residents about recent scams where people are posing as law enforcement or IRS representatives.
UT Austin to reinstate standardized test requirement for admissions
The University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores starting in the Fall of 2025. The University is making several other modifications to the application process as well.
The University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores starting in the Fall of 2025. The University is making several other modifications to the application process as well.
Solar eclipse 2024: Some Travis County Parks requiring reservations
Travis County Parks will require reservations for people wanting to watch the total solar eclipse from three of its parks.
Travis County Parks will require reservations for people wanting to watch the total solar eclipse from three of its parks.
One dead, 3 critically injured in wreck in Mustang Ridge
One person is dead and three others are critically injured after a wreck in Mustang Ridge.
One person is dead and three others are critically injured after a wreck in Mustang Ridge.
SXSW 2024: Thousands go to Rainey Street for pop-ups, events
Loud music, long lines and activities all happening on Rainey Street on Sunday afternoon for the third day of South by Southwest.
Loud music, long lines and activities all happening on Rainey Street on Sunday afternoon for the third day of South by Southwest.
Green algae blooms in Austin lakes and creeks; city warns to stay cautious
As we head into warmer months, the city of Austin is remind residents to be careful as toxic algae blooms once again.
As we head into warmer months, the city of Austin is remind residents to be careful as toxic algae blooms once again.
Hyundai installs anti-theft software at pop-up event
Austin police are cracking down on auto theft crimes by partnering with Hyundai at an anti-theft software clinic on Sunday.
Austin police are cracking down on auto theft crimes by partnering with Hyundai at an anti-theft software clinic on Sunday.
Finalist for Austin City Manager position withdraws from running
Kansas City city manager Brian Platt has withdrawn from the running for Austin's new city manager.
Kansas City city manager Brian Platt has withdrawn from the running for Austin's new city manager.
New Braunfels student goes missing in Corpus Christi: CCPD
A student from New Braunfels went missing in Corpus Christi, and police are asking the public's help in finding him.
A student from New Braunfels went missing in Corpus Christi, and police are asking the public's help in finding him.
Fire crews battle brush fire in Liberty Hill
Firefighters in Liberty Hill battled a stubborn brush fire, calling in Georgetown fire crews to help.
Firefighters in Liberty Hill battled a stubborn brush fire, calling in Georgetown fire crews to help.
CLEAR Alert issued for missing San Antonio teen
Have you seen him? A CLEAR Alert has been issued for a missing 19-year-old from San Antonio.
Have you seen him? A CLEAR Alert has been issued for a missing 19-year-old from San Antonio.
Former Uvalde mayor surprised new report defends how police responded to school shooting
Former Uvalde mayor Don McLaughlin says he was surprised that the investigative report defended the actions of local police during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in May 2022.
Former Uvalde mayor Don McLaughlin says he was surprised that the investigative report defended the actions of local police during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in May 2022.
Deep Eddy Pool to reopen after maintenance repairs
Deep Eddy Pool, a popular Austin swimming spot, will reopen just in time for Spring Break following maintenance repairs.
Deep Eddy Pool, a popular Austin swimming spot, will reopen just in time for Spring Break following maintenance repairs.
2 National Guard soldiers, 1 Border Patrol agent killed in Texas helicopter crash identified
The three killed Friday in the crash near Rio Grande City were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, both with the New York National Guard; and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49.
The three killed Friday in the crash near Rio Grande City were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, both with the New York National Guard; and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49.
Daylight saving time: Central Texas residents torn over pros, cons of time change
Springing forward an hour gives us extra daylight in the evenings, but some central Texas residents are not too fond of the upcoming time change.
Springing forward an hour gives us extra daylight in the evenings, but some central Texas residents are not too fond of the upcoming time change.
Border crisis: Protesters gather downtown to speak out against SB 4, Operation Lonestar
Protesters gathered downtown on Saturday to speak out against Operation Lonestar and SB 4, the Texas law that allows police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.
Protesters gathered downtown on Saturday to speak out against Operation Lonestar and SB 4, the Texas law that allows police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.
Car break-ins in Hutto skyrocket over the last year
Hutto police are asking residents to not let their guards down as car break-ins skyrocket across the city.
Hutto police are asking residents to not let their guards down as car break-ins skyrocket across the city.