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.

One person died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on the US 183A Toll Road in Cedar Park. The collision involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle.

Austin records a significant surge in homicides for November, with nine incidents amounting to 14% of the year's total, amid concerns about the impact of 2020 budget cuts on the police department's resources and efficacy.

Police responded to a shooting in Austin; a man was found deceased and Steven Rippley confessed, claiming self-defense. Rippley is charged with 1st Degree Murder as the 64th homicide of the year.

Austin police arrested Alexander Sanabria for a series of violent crimes, including robberies at gas stations. He was caught following a multi-agency investigation and car chase.

A man was fatally shot behind a strip mall in North Austin, marking the city's 64th homicide. A person of interest is in custody as police investigate the incident involving possibly unhoused individuals.