Man accused of stabbing UT Austin student to death to be released from mental hospital
A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.
A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.
19 dogs rescued from Bastrop County home
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Jackson County Sheriff searching for girl missing since 2022
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed it is helping search an area near Mexico St. and E. Cedar St. in Edna, Texas, for a girl who was reported missing in Dec. 2022.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed it is helping search an area near Mexico St. and E. Cedar St. in Edna, Texas, for a girl who was reported missing in Dec. 2022.
The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
SNAP benefits increase Wednesday: These are the new amounts in Texas
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
City, South Austin neighborhood discuss relocation of controversial homeless center
Tensions were high Tuesday over the possible relocation of a controversial homeless navigation center.
Tensions were high Tuesday over the possible relocation of a controversial homeless navigation center.
New Texas THC rule enforcement begins Wednesday
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
APD launches new initiative to crack down on vehicle burglaries at city parks
Austin police are hoping a new joint initiative will help combat vehicle burglaries at city parks.
Austin police are hoping a new joint initiative will help combat vehicle burglaries at city parks.
Texas floods: Burnet residents struggle with rebuilding requirements
Nearly three months after the devastating July floods, neighbors on one street in Burnet are still fighting to get their home rebuilt.
Nearly three months after the devastating July floods, neighbors on one street in Burnet are still fighting to get their home rebuilt.
Should Austin have a tax rate increase? Prop Q on ballot this November
Austin voters will see a property tax increase on the ballot this November. Supporters say “care, not cuts” while opponents say the city should take a closer look at spending.
Austin voters will see a property tax increase on the ballot this November. Supporters say “care, not cuts” while opponents say the city should take a closer look at spending.
Teen charged with murder in Elgin deadly shooting
A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.
A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.
Austin ISD elementary school teacher detained by ICE
An Austin ISD elementary teacher has been detained by ICE and has been since Sept. 3, according to the government agency.
An Austin ISD elementary teacher has been detained by ICE and has been since Sept. 3, according to the government agency.
VIDEO: Explosion at Firefly Aerospace rocket testing stand in Burnet County
A damage assessment is underway at the Firefly Aerospace rocket facility in Briggs after an explosion at a test stand.
A damage assessment is underway at the Firefly Aerospace rocket facility in Briggs after an explosion at a test stand.
Texas man sentenced for abusing minors in Mexico
The El Paso resident was found to have abused at least three minors in Mexico and recorded the crimes on his phone, officials say.
The El Paso resident was found to have abused at least three minors in Mexico and recorded the crimes on his phone, officials say.
Dallas ICE facility attack: Second victim dies days after shooting
Following a targeted shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, 32-year-old Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, died days later, leaving behind a pregnant wife and four young children.
Following a targeted shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, 32-year-old Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, died days later, leaving behind a pregnant wife and four young children.
5 arrested, meth seized in Lee County drug bust
Five people were arrested in a multi-agency drug bust in Lee County. One person had an active fugitive warrant, says Texas DPS.
Five people were arrested in a multi-agency drug bust in Lee County. One person had an active fugitive warrant, says Texas DPS.
Sarah Hartsfield murder trial: Opening statements, testimony Tuesday
Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of Sarah Jean Hartsfield, who is charged with the murder of her husband in Chambers County.
Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of Sarah Jean Hartsfield, who is charged with the murder of her husband in Chambers County.
Georgetown triple shooting: Man arrested for capital murder
A man was arrested in connection with a triple murder at a Georgetown apartment earlier this month.
A man was arrested in connection with a triple murder at a Georgetown apartment earlier this month.
Austin yogurt shop murders: District attorney apologizes to initial suspects
Four men spent years accused of those murders, but were eventually exonerated. The Travis County District Attorney apologized for their prosecution.
Four men spent years accused of those murders, but were eventually exonerated. The Travis County District Attorney apologized for their prosecution.