Leander police responded to reports of gunfire at Southbrook Apartments Friday evening; investigators said the incident was contained to a single unit and no injuries were reported.

Austin police say a homicide is under investigation in the 8300 block of Empress Boulevard; a media briefing was scheduled for 8:45 a.m.

HSI San Antonio says agents seized about 292 pounds of meth hidden inside soda bottles in South Texas, calling the haul a major blow to cartel smuggling.

East Austin venues along Manor Road report repeated smash-and-grab burglaries that have left shattered glass, emptied tip jars and costly repairs. Owners say they are tightening security as APD investigates.

APD released surveillance images and a suspect description after at least 14 downtown thefts and credit‑card abuses. Detectives say victims’ phones and cards were later used fraudulently.

A hit-and-run on West 35th left a bicyclist dead; police say the suspect car is a blue Honda Civic and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A brush fire at an abandoned building on Moore Road prompted a brush alarm and multi‑agency response; crews contained flames while investigators probe the cause.

Austin police named James Lee Williams, 74, in a Wanted Wednesday post for failing to register as a sex offender. Authorities ask anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip.

A Fredericksburg mother says a former deputy sexually assaulted her while on duty and has sued Gillespie County, blaming lax screening and supervision. The suit seeks damages.

A man died after a single-vehicle crash on the westbound U.S. 290 service road on July 9; APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating and seeking tips.

Austin police released images and descriptions after multiple ATMs were forced open at East Austin convenience stores in June; tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a reward.

A Williamson County Organized Crime Unit raid at Bexley at Lakeline recovered more than 50 pounds of marijuana, thousands of pills, dozens of guns and nearly $45,000. Three people were arrested and two were later released on bond.

Cedar Park police say Wayne Westfall received 10 years after officers seized counterfeit M-30 pills laced with fentanyl; a 4-year-old was in the vehicle at arrest.