A Reed Elementary asst. principal was charged with DWI after hitting a cyclist. Her BAC was 0.282, far over the limit. She's on leave and faces legal proceedings.

An explosion in Granger, Texas killed one woman and critically injured an elderly man. Emergency crews responded, and the cause is under investigation.

37-year-old Marcos Valerio-Rodriguez was fatally shot at a Shell gas station on Riverside Dr. after a confrontation where he brandished a knife; the shooter is cooperating with police.

A middle school teacher in Hays County received a 60-year sentence for possessing child pornography, with evidence of predatory behavior towards students, but no material involving them.

A Kyle man was charged with murder for a fentanyl overdose death on New Year's Eve, and he faces additional drug and weapons charges with a total bond set at $777,000.

A wanted man surrendered after a SWAT standoff in East Austin, where he initially refused to surrender to officers serving a federal warrant. No injuries were reported.

The Austin Police Department disclosed an abuse of corpse case at Capital Mortuary Services, identifying two suspects involved in illegal activities, including forging death certificates and unauthorized embalming.

A former Hays County teacher was sentenced to 60 years for child pornography after pleading guilty. His crimes were discovered by his wife, and he allegedly also provided alcohol and drugs to students.

Breana Nicole Smith was sentenced to 20 years for intent to distribute methamphetamine in Hays County, marking a strong stance against drug-related gang activity.

UT football player Nick Brooks was arrested for DWI in Austin after officers found a vape pen with cannabis in his pocket. He tested for a 0.00 BAC but was deemed unable to drive safely.

A motorcyclist died in a crash in Austin, marking the 27th fatal traffic incident in 2023. The other motorcyclist is cooperating with the investigation. Authorities seek information from the public.

Austin Police arrested Gonzalo Mendoza-Gonzalez for the fatal shooting of Samantha Fernandez, marking Austin's 21st homicide. He faces first-degree murder charges.

Austin Police investigate the fatal shooting of Gabrielle Williams, marking the 20th homicide in Austin, with a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.