How many APD officers have been disciplined? OPO releases 2024 annual report
What were Austin police officers suspended for last year? The Office of Police Oversight has released their 2024 annual report.
What were Austin police officers suspended for last year? The Office of Police Oversight has released their 2024 annual report.
Sex assault survivors in Texas can now get DNA tests without involving police
A new Texas law allows for forensic medical exams for sex assault survivors even if no report has been made to law enforcement.
A new Texas law allows for forensic medical exams for sex assault survivors even if no report has been made to law enforcement.
Houston, Dallas, Austin among Texas cities spending big bucks on OnlyFans
Houston, Dallas and Austin all made the list of top 20 highest spending cities in North America in 2025.
Houston, Dallas and Austin all made the list of top 20 highest spending cities in North America in 2025.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
Man accused of punching victim with gun in downtown Austin: APD
Police are asking for help identifying the man accused of assaulting a victim near downtown Austin in September.
Police are asking for help identifying the man accused of assaulting a victim near downtown Austin in September.
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Fireball seen across Texas sky, and 5 other states
Nearly 200 sightings of a bright fireball were reported across the evening sky on Tuesday, primarily from witnesses in Texas and surrounding states.
Nearly 200 sightings of a bright fireball were reported across the evening sky on Tuesday, primarily from witnesses in Texas and surrounding states.
Paxton accuses Texas doctors in gender-affirming care cases of healthcare fraud
Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.
Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.
Kentucky State University shooting victim identified as student from Indianapolis
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
Research reveals cities where people really, really want to move to – and stay
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
Judge orders Trump administration to stop California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
Jubilant Sykes, Grammy-nominated opera singer, killed after dispute with son at Santa Monica home
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.
Austin's Oak Hill Parkway project to be finished by mid-2026, TxDOT says
A project to fix one of Austin’s most congested roadways might be finished sooner than you think.
A project to fix one of Austin’s most congested roadways might be finished sooner than you think.
SCOTUS won't rule on Texas library's book banning case
It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.
It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.
Former Austin Energy employee sends nearly $1M to fake vendors, audit says
A former Austin Energy employee is accused of sending nearly $1 million in city money to fake vendors connected to his family and himself.
A former Austin Energy employee is accused of sending nearly $1 million in city money to fake vendors connected to his family and himself.
Royal Caribbean passenger who died was served 33 drinks, according to lawsuit
In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company.
In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company.