A house fire in eastern Travis County damaged two homes early Tuesday; Austin Fire Department extinguished the flames with no injuries and is investigating the cause.

Danielle Ivy Dechert in Texas received a 40-year sentence for causing her 5-month-old's death by suffocation while under the influence and delaying medical aid.

The Austin Police Department has started a targeted traffic enforcement effort in Northwest Austin, focusing on Ranch Road 2222 to address aggressive driving and community safety concerns.

The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting on September 10, 2024, where a suspect was fatally shot during a break-in attempt.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested for a fatal shooting in Bastrop County, Texas. The incident, which resulted in Steven A. Smith's death, is under investigation with limited details due to juvenile privacy laws.

An Austin poker game turned deadly, leading to the arrest of Martin Tovar for the shooting death of Steve Gonzalez. Witnesses deny Tovar's claim that Gonzalez was armed.

A woman is charged with DUI and intoxication assault after striking an 11-year-old in Pflugerville. Police suspect drug intoxication involving THC vape pens found in her vehicle.

Manor Police and other agencies are searching for three male suspects involved in a theft at a 7-11 and a subsequent flight in a stolen vehicle. Residents are advised to report any suspicious activity.

An Austin man was sentenced to 15 years for arson and planting explosives due to disapproval of his son's relationship.

A 29-year-old was arrested for threatening Hill Elementary School in Austin; he is being held on $100,000 bond for a terroristic threat. Increased police presence reassured parents despite heightened concerns.

Austin Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Friday night on Ben White Boulevard in southeast Austin, leading to temporary road closures.

A man was arrested by a task force for a 2021 homicide in South Austin after a lengthy investigation. He is accused of fatally stabbing Nikolas Martinez.

A man was arrested for burglarizing Wimberley United Methodist Church after surveillance footage captured the incident; computers and Bibles were stolen and the property was damaged.