A fatal crash in Austin on January 10 marks the city's first traffic death in 2025. The driver, Anthony David Jones, died after a single-vehicle accident. Police are investigating.

A fire at a vacant structure in South Austin has raised alarm about the danger of homeless camps in the city. Officials are working to address this through outreach and safety measures. No injuries were reported from the fire.

Austin Police seek a suspect in a December hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian. A red Ford pickup fled the scene; a tall, black male around 30 is suspected. A $1,000 reward is offered for tips leading to an arrest.

Texans lost over $10 million to scams in 2024, with investment and cryptocurrency frauds being the most costly. Middle-aged residents suffered the most losses.

A gas line was struck by construction crews at 80 Rainey Street, Austin, prompting an emergency response and a hazmat team deployment, with no injuries reported.

The Austin Police Department reported a fatal single-vehicle crash on Research Boulevard that led to Anthony Jones's death, marking the city's first fatal crash of the year.

Texas DPS increases the reward to $6,000 for tips on the 1981 cold case murder of Karen Lynn Douglas, urging public help before the case is replaced in the spotlight.

An adult was critically injured in a South Austin fire and hospitalized. AFD responded to the third area fire in four days at the Double Creek Apartments. The cause is unknown; investigations are ongoing.

Austin Police respond to an aggravated sexual assault case, detain six for questioning, and conduct an apartment search with SWAT involvement. The case remains under investigation.

A suspect was arrested after a shooting in Lockhart, Texas, which led to a neighborhood lockdown and a standoff with APD SWAT, resulting in his injury and hospitalization.

APD seeks help identifying a suspect in a non-fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian and a red Ford pickup on December 11, 2024, near Meadowheath and Hymeadow Drive.

Firefighters in South Austin quickly contained a fire at a vacant property, preventing its spread to nearby areas. No injuries were reported, and the investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.

An armed suspect was shot by APD SWAT during a standoff in Lockhart, Texas, after emerging from a residence with a weapon. The individual was airlifted to the hospital, with no further details on their condition. No officers were injured.