The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found at Lady Bird Lake, with further details expected from a briefing. Safety upgrades around the lake have been ongoing.

Two people died in a head-on collision in Jonestown, Texas; a third was airlifted with serious injuries. The accident happened around 4 p.m. near Pecan Drive and FM 1431.

A UT Austin student was robbed by a cyclist near East Campus, sparking safety concerns and an ongoing police investigation.

A 26-year-old man from Richmond led Gillespie County law enforcement on a 46-mile high-speed chase after a violent encounter with a deputy, facing multiple charges including Assault on a Peace Officer.

A head-on collision involving two vehicles in East Austin left three injured, with ATCEMS responding to the scene. Authorities recommend avoiding the area. The causes are currently undisclosed.

Riverside Meadows residents report increased crime since a nearby emergency homeless shelter opened, with stolen goods and trespassing cited as primary concerns.

Austin Fire Department mourns the loss of Firefighter Randy Kohutek who died in a motorcycle crash, leaving behind a family and a legacy of dedicated service.

Matthew Jess Thrash from Lufkin, Texas, was indicted for wire fraud and money laundering, suspected of defrauding investors in various fake ventures between 2012 and 2024.

A son was arrested in Milam County for allegedly killing his father. Deputies found the father's body and charged the son with murder; his bond is set at $950,000.

Austin Police investigate a hit-and-run involving a black sedan that struck another vehicle and a pedestrian, resulting in injuries, on South 1st Street.

OSHA fined Tesla nearly $7,000 for safety violations at its Gigafactory Texas after inspections revealed inadequate protection from hazardous chemicals.

Austin is dealing with a rise in homicides, with ten cases in November. Law enforcement, facing staff shortages, urges public vigilance and cooperation to combat the surge in violent crime.

Austin police are investigating an assault at a west Austin H-E-B store where a 66-year-old man was attacked and accused of being a pedophile. Suspects used dating apps to lure victims for public shaming and extortion.