A Mexican national with a prior manslaughter conviction faces federal charges for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after a public intoxication arrest in Texas.

Hays County imposed a seven-day burn ban due to high wind, dry grass, and low humidity increasing fire risk. Emergency services work on existing fires, and residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning.

A Mexican national with a prior vehicular homicide conviction is in U.S. federal custody for illegal re-entry.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on South Mopac Expressway in South Austin, prompting road closures and traffic delays for the ongoing investigation.

Travis County officials implemented a burn ban and urged caution due to extreme fire weather conditions, with a Red Flag Warning issued for Central Texas.

A Venezuelan man was arrested in El Paso for allegedly using a fake U.S. Social Security card; he faces federal charges with a potential 10-year sentence.

Three people died in an apparent murder-suicide in Hutto, Texas, involving Kerry Carter, Deffenia Lynch, and Iosha Shaw.

A SkyWest flight from Missouri to Texas made an unscheduled landing due to turbulence, resulting in five passengers hospitalized with non-critical injuries.

Austin SWAT team responded to a barricaded individual on Frostwood Trail; the suspect surrendered peacefully and there was no ongoing danger to the public.

A suspect was arrested following a Cedar Park bank robbery, which led to a bomb scare, business evacuations, and school lockdowns. The bomb squad deemed the suspicious box safe.

Spectrum offers a $5,000 reward for information on a vandalism incident in North Austin that led to extended service outages after cable lines were cut.

Amadeo Guillermo Arce was arrested in connection with the death of Megan Frances Hood following an alleged altercation between roommates near Georgetown.

Cedar Park Police responded to a Chase Bank robbery, evacuated due to a suspicious item, which was later deemed safe. Nearby schools were briefly on lockdown. The investigation is ongoing.