APD to enforce personal watercraft ban for Fourth of July weekend
The Austin Police Lake Patrol Unit will begin enforcing a ban on personal watercraft on Lake Austin at sunset Friday, July 3.
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Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Elgin Police identify person of interest involving suspicious death case
Elgin Police have identified a person of interest involving a suspicious death case on Tuesday.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Elgin police identify victim, person of interest in suspicious death investigation
Elgin police have identified the victim in a suspicious death investigation as Sonya Martinez Guerra, 55, and named a person of interest in the case.Elgin polic...
High school coach arrested for alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child: Elgin Police
Jacob Donald Johns was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
No Pfireworks this 4th of July; City of Pflugerville opts to save money, focus resources on 'priority services'
Why no pfireworks this year? The city said that it "chose not to sponsor a fireworks show this year so resources could be focused on the priority services our community relies on every day."...
Coach arrested at Elgin High School on felony child sex assault charge: police
A coach has been arrested in Elgin on a felony child sex assault charge, says the Elgin Police Department.
Elgin High School coach arrested on child sex assault warrant
An Elgin High School coach was arrested Wednesday on a warrant alleging aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Elgin Police Department.Officers...
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell....
Firework safety: What to do if something goes wrong
Fireworks are a normal Fourth of July tradition for many families, but even the smallest of fireworks can cause serious injuries if something goes wrong....
Affidavit: Family gathering turns deadly in Austin's Colony shooting
A family gathering in Austin's Colony turned deadly last weekend after an argument escalated into gunfire, according to an arrest affidavit.Michael Scott Crawfo...
Leander man sentenced to 100 years following child sexual abuse, assault investigation
A Leander man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for four separate cases involving the sexual abuse of two children.Police began their investigation in Septem...
Austin Fire responds to building fire in south Austin
The Austin Fire Department was on the scene of a building fire in south Austin Wednesday morning.
Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
Austin Fire crews battle warehouse fire on E. St. Elmo Road
Austin Fire Department crews are battling a warehouse fire at 415 E. St. Elmo Road, the department said Wednesday.In a post on X, Austin Fire said crews had wat...
Infant safely surrendered at Abilene Safe Haven Baby Box
An infant was safely surrendered Wednesday morning through a Safe Haven Baby Box at an Abilene fire station,
Driver charged with DWI after crash kills semi-truck driver on SH 130
The driver of an Audi SUV involved in a fatal crash that sent a semi-truck off an overpass onto State Highway 130on Monday has been arrested on a charge of dri...
Baby found dead in portable toilet at Michigan music festival
An employee of the restroom vending company discovered the body in the festival's camping area, Michigan State Police said.
16 children removed from Ohio home, 4 adults charged: 'Pure evil'
Four people have been arrested after 16 children in serious medical conditions were removed from a home in Vinton County, Ohio, authorities announced Tuesday....
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry....
Kristen's Classroom: What gives fireworks their colors
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, Meteorologist Kristen Currie dives into what gives fireworks their colors in today's episode of Kristen's Classroom....
1 dead following crash involving person on scooter in east Austin
Austin Police responded to a fatal crash Tuesday evening that involved a vehicle and a person riding on a scooter.
One dead after crash between scooter and vehicle in east Austin Tuesday night
A man is dead after a crash involving an electric scooter and a vehicle in east Austin Tuesday night, APD has confirmed.Just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, APD offic...
Firefighters urge fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
With the Fourth of July just days away, Central Texas firefighters and safety experts are urging everyone to exercise caution as communities prepare for historic celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday....
Elgin police investigating suspicious death; person of interest identified
Elgin police are investigating a suspicious death on Tuesday, according to the department.Elgin Police Department confirmed officers are actively investigating...
Adults arrested after 16 children found in 'deplorable' conditions in southern Ohio home
Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire need of medical treatment Tuesday in a rural southern Ohio home. The Ohio Bureau of Investigation and local sheriff's department searched a home in the small village of Ham...
10-year-old stabbed Dollar Tree employee during robbery in Pennsylvania, police say
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him....
Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
Downtown Austin restaurant employee reportedly stabbed customer, court documents say
Police arrested a server at Bob's Steak and Chop House Friday. Witnesses told police the server stabbed one of the guests, whom the server recognized from church....
Man arrested, accused of stabbing victim multiple times at downtown Austin steakhouse
A man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed another man at a downtown Austin steakhouse over the weekend, according police.The Austin Police Department said o...
13-year-old boy charged with manslaughter after shooting, killing another teen
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday night for shooting and killing another teen, Amarillo police said.According to authorities, the shooting happened at about...
Pastor stabbed by server at downtown Austin restaurant
Officials say a server at a downtown Austin restaurant has been arrested and charged after stabbing a pastor dining there.
Austin credit card fraud suspect linked to Dallas case
A woman suspected of credit card fraud in Austin has been linked to a similar case in Dallas, says the Austin Police Department.
10 arrested in Llano County, charged with sex crimes, solicitation of prostitution
The Llano County Sheriff's Office recently arrested 10 people in what it called a "proactive enforcement initiative focused on reducing human trafficking, protecting children and vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation, and holding registered sex offenders accountable."...
Grass fire burns at least 100 acres in Llano County
A grass fire that broke out in Llano County on Monday afternoon was 75% contained by the evening after burning at least 100 acres, according to the Llano Police...
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
Exterminator finds body in NYC school chimney: NYPD
An exterminator found a body in the chimney of a New York City public school in Queens on Tuesday morning, police said.
Medication used to treat heart failure recalled nationwide
Nearly 1 million bottles of the medication are being recalled because they may contain a foreign substance, according to an FDA recall alert.
Austin ISD police chief discharged from hospital nearly 4 weeks after motorcycle crash
Austin ISD Police Chief Wayne Sneed has been released from the hospital, nearly four weeks after he was injured in a motorcycle crash during a motorcade operati...
Austin ISD Police Chief Sneed released from hospital after motorcycle accident
Austin ISD Police Department Chief Sneed has been discharged from the hospital nearly four weeks after a motorcycle accident.
Austin ISD police chief released from hospital 4 weeks after motorcycle crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Wayne Sneed, the police chief for the Austin Independent School District, is out of the hospital, according to the district. The chief received treatment and physical rehabilitation at the Dell Seton Medical Center after his motorcycle crash on June 3. The crash ...
Deadly Texas flooding: Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department honors former chief
The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department is honoring former Chief Michael Phillips. He went missing during the deadly July 4th floods last year....
Austin robbery: 3 suspects accused of injuring 7-Eleven employee, stealing alcohol
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying three robbery suspects.
Police seek suspects in Central Austin 7-Eleven robbery that injured store clerk
Police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects who robbed a Central Austin 7-Eleven and tackled a store clerk in the early morning hours of...
Williamson County deadly crash: Driver of semi-truck killed
Authorities say they're investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck that went over the side of an overpass and onto SH 130.
California children airlifted to burn center after roasting marshmallows goes wrong
Two children were airlifted to a burn center, and an adult was hospitalized after a backyard gathering in Oceanside went wrong when a small outdoor tabletop fireplace that was being used to roast marshmallows flashed and shot flames at the children, igniting their clothing....
Williamson Co. deadly crash involving 18-wheeler that went off overpass
Authorities say they're investigating a deadly crash involving an truck-tractor that went over the side of overpass and onto SH 130.
18-wheeler falls off overpass, shuts down SH 130 at University Blvd
Multiple emergency agencies are investigating after an 18-wheeler "went over the side" of an overpass in Williamson County on Monday.
Fatality reported after 18-wheeler falls from overpass on SH 130 in Williamson County
At least one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash sent an 18-wheeler off an overpass onto State Highway 130 in Williamson County on Monday, the Texas Depart...
18-wheeler goes over side of highway overpass in Round Rock
The Round Rock Police Department says there has been a major crash at SH 130 and University Boulevard.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texa...
Free rides on CapMetro for Austin's Independence Day event
CapMetro announced it will suspend fares starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, ahead of the annual Austin Symphony Orchestra concert and fireworks show downtown....
UT Austin researchers develop jacket that pulls drinking water from the air
Researchers at UT Austin have developed a wearable textile that pulls moisture from the atmosphere and converts it into drinking water, potentially helping hikers, farmers and emergency responders stay hydrated....
13-year-old boy who drowned at Boerne Lake identified by family
The body of a 13-year-old boy was recovered after he drowned at Boerne Lake. Fire officials say two children struggled while swimming, but only one made it to shore....
Missing man found dead in Travis County after 'extensive search,' sheriff's office says
A missing man, previously the subject of a Silver Alert, has been found dead after an "extensive search," according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office....
Austin firefighters honored for response to W 6th St. mass shooting in March
Austin firefighters were recently honored by Mayor Kirk Watson and the City of Austin for their courageous actions during the mass shooting on West 6th Street a...
Individual dies in apparent jump from overpass, forcing lane closures at I-35 and I-45 interchange
Southbound lanes of Interstate 35 and connecting flyovers were partially shut down Sunday afternoon after an individual died in an apparent jump from an overpass, police said....
Individual dies in apparent jump from overpass, forcing lane closures in Round Rock
Southbound lanes of Interstate 35 and connecting flyovers were partially shut down after an individual died in an apparent jump from an overpass, police said....
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze....
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