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One person was shot near the TownLake YMCA Saturday morning in downtown Austin. Police say the scene is secured and investigators are working the case.
Leander police responded to reports of gunfire at Southbrook Apartments Friday evening; investigators said the incident was contained to a single unit and no injuries were reported.
Austin police say a homicide is under investigation in the 8300 block of Empress Boulevard; a media briefing was scheduled for 8:45 a.m.
HSI San Antonio says agents seized about 292 pounds of meth hidden inside soda bottles in South Texas, calling the haul a major blow to cartel smuggling.
East Austin venues along Manor Road report repeated smash-and-grab burglaries that have left shattered glass, emptied tip jars and costly repairs. Owners say they are tightening security as APD investigates.
APD released surveillance images and a suspect description after at least 14 downtown thefts and credit‑card abuses. Detectives say victims’ phones and cards were later used fraudulently.
A hit-and-run on West 35th left a bicyclist dead; police say the suspect car is a blue Honda Civic and are asking witnesses to come forward.
A brush fire at an abandoned building on Moore Road prompted a brush alarm and multi‑agency response; crews contained flames while investigators probe the cause.
Austin police named James Lee Williams, 74, in a Wanted Wednesday post for failing to register as a sex offender. Authorities ask anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip.
A Fredericksburg mother says a former deputy sexually assaulted her while on duty and has sued Gillespie County, blaming lax screening and supervision. The suit seeks damages.
A man died after a single-vehicle crash on the westbound U.S. 290 service road on July 9; APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating and seeking tips.
Austin police released images and descriptions after multiple ATMs were forced open at East Austin convenience stores in June; tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a reward.
A Williamson County Organized Crime Unit raid at Bexley at Lakeline recovered more than 50 pounds of marijuana, thousands of pills, dozens of guns and nearly $45,000. Three people were arrested and two were later released on bond.
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