Woman dead following homicide in South Austin
One woman is dead following a homicide in South Austin Saturday morning.The Austin Police department stated that at
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Leander Police detain suspect after responding to reported gunshots at apartment complex
Leander Police stated Friday evening that they are responding to a call involving reported gunshots at the Southbrook Apartments in the 200 block of South Brook...
Downtown Austin crime: APD searching for suspect in connection with series of thefts
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect involved in an ongoing series of thefts in downtown.
Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.
3rd person charged in connection with Sam's BBQ shooting in east Austin: Affidavit
Austin police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a shooting outside an east Austin barbecue restaurant that left six people wounded earlier this year....
'Pink Crime' author warns legal system increasingly targeting women, LGBTQ+ people
Approximately 75% of exonerated women were wrongfully convicted for crimes that never happened.
Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her....
Warrants issued for two suspects in double homicide outside Austin strip club
The Travis County Sheriff's Office issued warrants for James Mackeise Shearrion, 19, and Kevin Curtis Parrish, 20, and says additional arrests could follow....
Oregon woman's 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened
More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide....
APD working to identify man killed in crash on US-290 service road on Thursday
Austin police are working to identify a man killed in a single vehicle crash in northeast Austin on Thursday.At around 12:32 p.m., APD officers responded to the...
Affidavit: Blood-stained hand swipe linked suspect to SE Austin fatal stabbing
A woman arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man in Southeast Austin was linked to the crime scene by a "blood-stained hand swipe" on a w...
Kia recalls over 460k Telluride SUVs again after previous recall failed to fix fire risk
Kia’s latest recall covers certain 2020-2024 model year Telluride SUVs manufactured between 2019 and 2024.
Affidavit: Man charged after assaulting woman with a handgun on Sixth Street
A 22-year-old man is facing an aggravated assault charge after APD says he struck a woman in the head with a handgun on Sixth Street in May.The arrest affidavit...
Weekend in Austin: Fan drive, Orion 224 performing, and Yoga at Zilker
This weekend in Austin will bring a chance of rain, a performance by Orion 224 at Far Out Lounge, the KXAN Fan Drive for box fans, free yoga at Zilker, a Park Clean Up, and the Beyond the Call fundraiser for the Austin Firefighter Relief and Outreach Fund....
MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
Man out on bond given probation following arrest in separate crime
A man was given five years' deferred adjudication June 11 in connection with a fatal January 2025 shooting investigation.
Austin Fourth of July enforcement leads to 3 DWI arrests and 38 citations
Police made three DWI arrests and issued dozens of citations and warnings during a stepped-up enforcement effort over the Fourth of July holiday period, the Aus...
APD searching for three suspects from Houston who committed numerous ATM thefts in Austin
Austin police are searching for three suspects who they say committed a number of ATM thefts on Tuesday in Austin.Police say the three suspects came to Austin f...
Austin man charged with arson after allegedly trying to set CapMetro bus on fire
A 22-year-old Austin man is charged with arson after police say he sprayed a flammable liquid inside a CapMetro bus and ignited a fire before leaving the vehicle....
Houston men accused of burglarizing North Austin stores: APD
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying three suspects from Houston. Police said this is in connection to a series of ATM thefts in North Austin....
Mistaken identity? Florida mom wants accountability after son tackled by officer in missing kid search
A Florida mother is demanding police training overhaul after bodycam shows wrongful takedown of her 15-year-old son who was mistaken for a missing child....
Austin public safety departments to publish monthly overtime, leave reports
Austin police, fire and EMS departments will begin posting monthly reports on sworn overtime and leave use as the city works toward launching automated public dashboards by 2027....
West Virginia town fires entire police force after chief resigns, sergeant alleges evidence room break-in
A petition from local residents demands transparency and reinstatement of a West Virginia police chief after what residents call government overreach by a newly elected city council....
ATCEMS: 1 in critical condition after rollover, vehicle fire
One person was critically injured Thursday after a vehicle rolled over and caught fire near U.S. 290.
ATCEMS: 1 dead after rollover, vehicle fire
One person died Thursday after a vehicle rolled over and caught fire near U.S. 290.
Indiana man charged with arson had cut off genitals and set them on fire, investigators say
What started as an investigation into a stabbing and arson in Indiana took a disturbing turn.
Police identify man found fatally shot in a truck near E Austin park, seeking suspects
Police have identified a 26-year-old man who was found shot and "clearly deceased" in a truck in East Austin Wednesday evening.According to the Austin Police De...
Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday....
Fire engulfs abandoned building in Southeast Austin, spreads into surrounding brush
Travis County Fire Rescue crews responded to a reported grass fire in Southeast Austin Wednesday to discover an abandoned building engulfed in flames.When crews...
18-year-old killed in East Side mass shooting on Fourth of July identified
Bexar County identifies 18-year-old Cory Dajuan Dixon Goode as the victim in San Antonio’s targeted July 4 mass shooting. Six were hit, including two children. Police have a person of interest as the search continues....
Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Williamson County ESD 6 mourns off-duty loss of firefighter
Williamson County ESD No. 6 Fire/Rescue extended condolences following the off-duty death of one of its firefighters.
Kyle police make four unrelated arrests after finding narcotics in vehicles Tuesday night
The Kyle Police Department says they made four unrelated arrests related to narcotic possession Tuesday night.Officers with Kyle PD made the arrests after findi...
Austin police investigating homicide near Bolm District Park
Austin police are investigating a homicide near Bolm District Park in east Austin.
Pflugerville man arrested for stalking his girlfriend: police
A Pflugerville man has been arrested for stalking his girlfriend, police said.
Man found dead inside truck at East Austin park: APD
The Austin Police Department has identified a man whose body was found inside a truck at an East Austin park Wednesday evening.
APD investigating death after person found at East Austin park
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday evening in East Austin.According to officials, they are conducting the...
Austin Police report 25 ICE interactions, 4 transfers to custody so far this year
New data from the Austin Police Department shows for the first six months of this year, APD has scarcely interacted with ICE.
Cedar Park man sentenced to 10 years in connection with fentanyl case
A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with a 2024 fentanyl case, the Cedar Park Police Department said.
Williamson County ESD 6 announces death of firefighter Jack Hohman
Williamson County Emergency Services District 6 Fire/Rescue is mourning the death of Firefighter Jack Hohman, who died off-duty on July 7, according to the dist...
Cedar Park drug bust results in three arrests, seizure of drugs, guns and cash
Three people were arrested and drugs, firearms and cash were seized after the Williamson County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at an apartment compl...
Austin's aerospace company is now officially involved in NASA mission to Mars
Firefly announced on Tuesday that it had been awarded a $13 million subcontract by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for work on the SkyFall mission to Mars....
Man with multiple warrants arrested in North Austin: APD
A man who had 10 outstanding arrest warrants was arrested by the Austin Police Department.
DOJ: Missouri man pleads guilty to running dog fighting operation, US Marshals rescue 16 dogs from his home
A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction....
Months-long narcotics investigation sparked by Crime Stoppers tip leads to 3 arrests
A months-long narcotics investigation in Cedar Park led to three arrests and the seizures of multiple types of drugs, firearms, and thousands in cash.
Damage to Comal County Democratic Party's office "not politically motivated": police
A recent investigation into damage to the Comal County Democratic Party's office revealed it was “not politically motivated," according to police.
Damage to Comal Co. Democratic Party Office was not politically motivated, police say
New Braunfels police say that the damage to the Comal County Democratic Party Office on Friday was not politically motivated vandalism, but rather the result of...
Fredericksburg Walmart reopens after ATF bomb squad clears threat
A Walmart store in Fredericksburg was cleared by an ATF bomb squad Wednesday morning after police received information about a possible threat in the area, acco...
St. David's HealthCare to begin construction in Kyle
St. David’s HealthCare will begin construction on a full-service emergency center facility in Kyle, marking the first phase of a proposed plan to bring a hospital to the community....
APD arrests wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants in N Austin apartment
APD says they have arrested a wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants.The Austin Police Department says their South Metro Tactical Unit launched an inve...
Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters....
Detectives search for people accused in multiple ATM thefts
Austin Police's Commercial Burglary Unit is asking for the public's help in identifying people accused of ATM thefts over the last several weeks.
Texas French Bread reopens dining room four years after fire
Texas French Bread has officially reopened at the same site the bakery and bistro burned down four years ago.The bakery announced the reopening of their dining...
Austin police seek suspects in string of ATM burglaries in June
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying suspects wanted in connection with a series of ATM thefts at convenience stores across the city last...
Kyle joins statewide emergency response network
The City of Kyle is taking steps to strengthen its emergency response capabilities by joining a statewide network designed to help communities respond to disasters and other major emergencies....
Explosion reported after school employee hits firework with lawn mower
Police say an explosion reported early Tuesday morning was caused by a school employee in Missouri hitting a firework with a lawn mower.
Oil prices jump after Trump's Iran comments: What it could mean for Texas gas prices
Oil prices surged Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is over and said further negotiations are "a waste of time," raising n...
Pedestrian killed in crash on East Ben White Boulevard, ATCEMS says
An adult pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on the westbound service road of East Ben White Boulevard, according to Austin-Travis County EMS....
Pflugerville FD leads multi-agency active attack training before back-to-school
The Pflugerville Fire Department (PFD) is leading a multi-agency active attack training to respond to evolving threats.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.