An Uber driver in Austin was charged with sexually assaulting a passenger after she fell asleep in his car. Uber has since removed his access to the platform.

A Texas woman was charged with animal cruelty after nine dogs were found in extreme heat without food or water; one dog died. She was released on bond and the surviving dogs were taken to a shelter.

Texas DPS adds Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to its "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List" for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14. A $3,000 reward is offered for tips.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints eight members to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council, including two new members and six reappointees, to serve until January 31, 2026.

A 16-year-old girl reported an attempted abduction in Williamson County on August 21. WCSO is seeking information on the suspect described as a tall, chunky black man with a bald head and a missing eye.

The Austin Police reported a fatal crash on South IH-35 Northbound, which led to the death of Pedro Arroyo and left others hospitalized. This incident is the city's 56th fatal crash in 2024.

A severe rollover accident near Lake Travis on Friday night caused life-threatening injuries to one person, prompting emergency services to respond and transport the victim to a medical center. Traffic was significantly affected.

Two Texas men were arrested on charges of illegal firearms dealing without a license, with one also facing charges for trafficking and straw purchases.

Austin Police named two victims of a fatal shooting as Ricardo Martinez and Aldo Edgar Romero-Milan, marking the city's 28th and 29th homicides of the year.

Lockhart, Texas experienced its first homicide of the year with the death of 20-year-old Carlos Sanchez who was fatally shot. A juvenile is a person of interest but no arrests have been made.

A judge has paused the trial of Robert Chody and Jason Nassour due to an appeal over a pre-trial ruling regarding the seizure of "Live PD" footage under the Privacy Protection Act.

Buda's community grieves after a teen boy was fatally shot, with law enforcement seeking the suspect. Erick Marin's mother mourns the loss as the town prepares for memorials.

New DNA evidence led to the arrest of Deck Brewer Jr. for the 1980 murder of Susan Wolfe, while Travis County officials seek information on the unresolved 2022 murder of Wilbert Vázquez-Lopez.