Travis County authorities have identified several victims of a recent flood in Leander and Marble Falls, TX, and continue search and recovery operations with eight bodies recovered and four still missing.

A Mexican man, Miguel Antonio Esquivel Rodriguez, was sentenced to 20 years for smuggling over 85 pounds of meth into the U.S. through Eagle Pass in 2022.

Louisiana man, Benjamin Thomas Mackey, arrested in Texas after a high-speed chase with border patrol, faces charges for evading immigration checkpoint and possessing 10 pounds of marijuana.

Frank Horton Lee Jr., a thrice-convicted felon from Austin, was arrested for illegal firearm possession after a traffic stop and could face up to 15 years in prison.

A multi-vehicle collision on I-35 in Northeast Austin involved an 18-wheeler, leading to temporary lane closures and eight people with minor injuries.

Floods in Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend led to fatalities, with 21-year-old Ella Rose Cahill confirmed dead, leaving her family and others in search for closure.

Shane James Jr. is competent for trial for a deadly shooting spree after a Travis County judge's ruling, following a previous judgment of incompetency and hospitalization.

A North Carolina family died in a plane crash; the FAA and NTSB are investigating. The community mourns the loss of the Buchanan family, whose children attended Grace Christian Sanford School.

Justin Mohn's trial for beheading his father continues, revealing his intent to make a political statement and force federal resignations. Mohn posted a video of the act online. Evidence suggests premeditation and links to anti-government extremism.

The trial date for teenager Karmelo Anthony charged with first-degree murder is set for June 1, 2026, for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a track meet.

Governor Abbott offers a reward for information on ICE facility attack suspect Benjamin Song, with combined rewards totaling $35,000. Song is wanted for attempted murder of a federal officer.

Tragic flooding at Camp Mystic resulted in the deaths of two 8-year-old girls from Austin, with a current death toll of 59. Community and school district efforts are providing support and counseling.

Kerr County, Texas, is experiencing severe floods with a death toll of 95, 161 missing, and extensive rescue operations in place, including over 2,100 personnel and stories of individual heroism.