Del Valle ISD police officer indicted
On Wednesday, the Travis County District Attorney's Office announced a Travis County grand jury indicted Del Valle ISD Police Officer Ruben Gonzales.
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Centcom: US conducts additional strikes on Iran
The incident comes amid a renewed flare-up in the Gulf that has seen the U.S. and Iran exchange fire in recent days.
Texas-sized celebrations: Biggest 4th of July shows in the Lone Star State
Saturday, July 4, 2026, marks a special celebration of 250 years of independence for United States of America. From firework shows to live music and hot dogs, there is something for everyone to enjoy....
Montgomery County deputy killed while responding to crash on I-45 near Houston
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a commercial truck while responding to...
Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child
A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said....
Marble Falls VFD dedicates new fire station to Chief Michael Phillips after flood death
A new fire station in Marble Falls is now a permanent tribute to a chief the community lost in last summer’s deadly floods.The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire...
Marble Falls Area Fire Department dedicates new station to late chief
An open house and official dedication of the Michael E. Phillips Fire Station (Station #2) was held Saturday morning by the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Dep...
Marble Falls Area VFD dedicates fire station to chief who went missing during floods
The Marble Falls Area VFD officially opened and dedicated the Michael E. Phillips Fire Station, honoring the fire chief who went missing while responding to the devastating July 2025 floods....
Kyle bans fireworks within city limits ahead of Fourth of July
Kyle police remind residents fireworks are illegal in city limits as the Fourth of July nears, urging safer celebrations at the city’s official display....
Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders....
Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
Unloaded gun found in Pflugerville child's backpack at preschool
An unloaded gun was found in a child's backpack at earlier this month.On June 12, Pflugerville Police responded to the Pflugerville Community Church Preschool...
Man fatally shot inside Austin's Colony home; suspect in custody
A 47-year-old Austin man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting early Saturday morning in the Austin’s Colony neighborhood, authorities said....
One dead, suspect arrested following homicide in Austin's Colony
A man in his 40s is dead and a suspect was detained following a shooting in Austin's Colony near Hornsby Bend.According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office,...
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
Man killed in San Marcos officer-involved shooting, police say
Police say a man was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a San Marcos apartment complex. The Texas Rangers are assisting with the investigation.
Officer-involved shooting under investigation in San Marcos
San Marcos police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Friday night at an apartment complex, according to authorities.The incident happened at the Mis...
Unloaded gun found in daycare child's backpack
Earlier this month, police responded to Pflugerville Community Church Preschool when a teacher found a gun in a student's backpack, the police department said in an email....
Gun found in child's backpack at Pflugerville church day camp
Earlier this month, police responded to Pflugerville Community Church Preschool when a teacher found a gun in a student's backpack, the police department said in an email....
Austin-Travis Country Wildfire Coalition seeks public input
The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition is seeking public input for updates to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) now through July 6.
Texas sex offender fugitive captured in Marble Falls after tip
A man who was on the Texas Department of Public Safety's list of the 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders was arrested in Marble Falls on Sunday, officials said.Victor...
Police identify man found stabbed to death in SE Austin home, suspect still at large
Police have identified the victim in a Southeast Austin stabbing death and are searching for a suspect who fled the scene, the department said Friday.Michael Sh...
Texas Top 10 Most Wanted sex offender arrested in Marble Falls after tip
A Texas Most Wanted sex offender was arrested in Marble Falls after a tip led police to his location, officials said.
Don't get fired over a New York Knicks trash bin. Here's how to get one for free
This New York Knicks trash bin won't cost you your job.
Caldwell County Constable's Office files multiple felony charges in illegal dumping case
A report of illegally dumped roofing shingles along a rural Caldwell County road has grown into an environmental crimes investigation, with multiple felony char...
Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns
The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Texas Space Company Beats SpaceX to Moon: Firefly Aerospace
When most people think of the modern space race, one name dominates the conversation: SpaceX.But just outside Austin, a Cedar Park-based company is quietly maki...
APD asks for help finding suspect in Walgreens robbery in central Austin
Austin Police (APD) asked for help in locating a suspect connected to an aggravated robbery at a Walgreens on June 20.
Federal immigration activity happening in Uhland, police confirm
Federal immigration enforcement activity is happening in Uhland, the city's police department confirmed on social media.The police department says that they are...
Man saves dog from burning semi after enduring violent wreck in W. Virginia
A man saved a dog from a burning tractor trailer after the semi veered into his vehicle and caused a devastating crash.
Active Endangered Missing Alert issued for 15-year-old boy from Missouri City
Officials are looking for a 15-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities last seen on Thursday in Missouri City, a city southwest of Houston.Jase Newman was l...
Texas fugitive arrested in Oregon wilderness after multi-state manhunt
A Georgetown man wanted on child sexual assault charges was captured in Oregon after a multi-state search, authorities said.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
USDA issues health alert for boneless chicken breast product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens....
When and where can I pop fireworks in Texas?
Before you stop at your local fireworks stand, you should be familiar with the laws surrounding fireworks.
Police seek suspect in machete-point robbery at Central Austin Walgreens
Austin police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Walgreens at machete-point in Central Austin last weekend.
Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
Police seek man accused of robbing, punching victim unconscious on 6th Street
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who robbed and assaulted a person outside a downtown bar last month, leaving the victim unc...
Stolen vehicle recovered within minutes of report: police
The Round Rock Police Department says it recovered a stolen vehicle within minutes of receiving the report with the help of license plate readers.
APD asks for help finding man connected to robbery outside East 6th night club
Austin Police on Thursday asked for the community's help in locating a suspect connected to a robbery that occurred outside of Mala Fama on May 26.
Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday....
U.S. Marshals arrest wanted Georgetown man after manhunt leads officials to Oregon
U.S. Marshalls arrested a Georgetown man after a manhunt led officials to Oregon.Kenneth Wayne Leatherwood, 41, was wanted for failing to appear on an indictmen...
Mustang Ridge PD looking for suspect accused of stealing UTV from construction site
Police in Mustang Ridge are looking for a suspect accused of stealing a utility task vehicle (UTV) from a construction site.Officials say they have had three ca...
Two killed in wrong-way rollover crash at I-35 and I-37 interchange
SAN ANTONIO - Two people are dead after a rollover crash downtown. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday at the Interstate 35 a
Hundreds gather to remember Pease Park troll as Austin fire investigation continues
Hundreds of Austinites gathered at Pease Park this evening to remember Malin, the beloved Pease Park troll sculpture that burned down last month, as investigato...
Welfare check leads to 5th homicide in two weeks, 70-year-old found dead with ‘obvious trauma’
Austin police tell KXAN a friend of the victim hadn't heard from him in a week, came over, went inside, and found the white man in his 70s dead.
Waymo says self-driving cars show fewer crashes than humans
Waymo says its self-driving vehicles show fewer serious crashes than human drivers, including improved safety outcomes in Austin after millions of miles on the road....
Community gathers to remember Malin, the Pease Park troll
Wednesday, people gathered at Pease Park to remember Malin, the beloved Pease Park troll, lost in a fire in May.
Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes
A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced....
Austin homicides: APD investigating 5 cases within 2 weeks
Austin police are investigating five homicides that have happened within the past two weeks. They say the recent string of killings are not connected.
Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.
Cedar Park police to host career open house July 1 at new training center
Cedar Park recently unveiled a new Public Safety Training Center, where they will host a career open house.
Missouri fugitive arrested in Del Valle following 11-hour SWAT standoff
A Missouri man who was wanted for multiple sex offense charges was arrested in Del Valle after an 11-hour SWAT standoff.
Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: 'This makes no sense'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on allegations the company’s full self-driving software was involved in a recent crash that killed a Texas woman.
Missouri fugitive arrested after 11-hour SWAT standoff in Del Valle
U.S. Marshals arrested a Missouri fugitive in Del Valle after an 11-hour standoff, with the suspect now awaiting extradition on felony sex offense charges....
Austin police seek public's help in South Austin homicide investigation
Austin police are asking for the public's help as detectives continue searching for answers in the killing of a woman found at a South Austin apartment complex....
Austin police investigating homicide in South Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in South Austin.
Del Valle ISD police officer indicted on six counts of tampering with government record
The Travis County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment of a Del Valle ISD police officer.
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