The article discusses the legal status of THC products in Texas, noting the existence of a loophole for hemp-derived products with less than 0.3 percent THC, amidst debates on potential tighter restrictions.

A Texas man received a 40-year sentence for defrauding victims of over $12 million, posing as a Delta Force veteran to elicit money for protection from cartel threats.

A year after a deadly shooting spree in San Antonio and Austin, suspect Shane James Jr. remains incompetent to stand trial despite facing capital murder charges.

A Texan man, Saint Jovite Youngblood, was sentenced to 40 years for defrauding over $12 million from victims using a false Delta Force veteran persona.

Raymond Lee Trejo has been named a Featured Fugitive by the Texas DPS, with increased efforts to capture him for failing to comply with sex offender registration. A reward is offered for tips leading to his arrest.

Christopher Driscoll was arrested in Texas for producing child pornography after his distinctive tattoos, seen in abuse videos online, were matched to him.

A shooting at Azure Apartments in northeast Austin led to one person hospitalized and investigations by the Austin Police Department are ongoing with no arrests made.

Two suspects were arrested in an Austin shoplifting blitz after allegedly stealing items valued close to $1,000 from The Domain and Arboretum shopping centers.

Two Austin massage parlors are closed by TDLR on suspicions of human trafficking, with investigations revealing illicit activities and poor working conditions.

The Austin Police Department is investigating a home invasion and fatal shooting that claimed the life of Xavier Jones Sr., marking the city's 65th homicide in 2024.

APD Chief Lisa Davis issued a statement following Officer Taylor's sentencing, focusing on a commitment to transparency and reform within the department. She outlined goals for constitutional policing and officer wellness to prevent future incidents.

Two individuals were arrested in North Austin for retail theft during a coordinated operation with local police and retailers at The Domain and Arboretum Shopping Centers.

SWAT resolved a standoff with a man wielding a machete-like knife in Southeast Austin peacefully; no injuries occurred, and the man had an existing warrant.