Erich Spannhake from Kyle was arrested on December 6 for possession of psychedelic drugs, following an earlier arrest in April for Fentanyl and Xanax possession. Additional charges have been laid, including evading and resisting arrest.

The Austin Police Department arrested nine individuals during a shoplifting blitz, recovering $7,500 in stolen goods.

Austin Water crews are addressing a sizable wastewater spill in Austin caused by a clogged sewer manhole, with no immediate threat to the drinking water supply.

Austin Police seek a suspect in an assault at Republic Square Park, where a park employee was threatened with a knife. A reward is offered for information.

Austin City Council to vote on landmark designation for a historic building in East Austin, symbolizing the fight against intense gentrification and potential demolitions.

A 78-year-old man has been indicted for the 1980 murder of a University of Texas student, thanks to DNA evidence.

The Texas House Speaker race tightens between Republicans Dustin Burrows and David Cook after Dade Phelan's withdrawal, with both claiming significant support.

A child was seriously injured in southeast Austin after being struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon; the child was taken to the hospital, and details of the incident remain sparse.

The Department of Labor reports $11M in unclaimed back wages for over 15,000 Texans, with an average of 1,000 Texans eligible for payouts annually using the WOW tool.

A Texas man received a 40-year sentence for defrauding victims of over $12 million, posing as a Delta Force veteran to elicit money for protection from cartel threats.

TxDOT employees receive Texans Caring for Texans awards for exceptional dedication and community service, including disaster response, youth mentorship, and support for foster system graduates.

A year after a deadly shooting spree in San Antonio and Austin, suspect Shane James Jr. remains incompetent to stand trial despite facing capital murder charges.

Christopher Driscoll was arrested in Texas for producing child pornography after his distinctive tattoos, seen in abuse videos online, were matched to him.