Josh Jarratt of Kyle was sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of a child and related charges, after evidence of his crimes was uncovered, including over 1,000 images of child pornography.

Austin police released 911 audio from when Jason John drowned in Lady Bird Lake, revealing details of the failed rescue attempt and prompting enhanced safety measures.

A vehicle struck two pedestrians in Austin, resulting in one fatality and one injury. Police are investigating the incident, Austin's 51st fatal traffic event of 2024.

Authorities responded to a false alarm regarding a suspicious package in North Austin's Wells Branch, with residents asked to shelter in place until the package was deemed safe.

An SUV driver, Scott A. Sticksel, died in a collision with a train in Austin; the incident is under investigation as the city's 52nd fatal crash this year.

A vehicle collision in Tarrytown resulted in the death of 65-year-old Allison Baker and serious injuries to another pedestrian; the driver cooperated with authorities.

The article discusses a nationwide decline in violent crime in major U.S. cities, with a focus on the decrease in Austin, as well as President Biden's remarks associating the trend with his administration's policies.

Two fires in Central Austin caused damage to apartments and condos, displacing residents but causing no injuries. The first blaze was due to a plumbing error; the cause of the second remains unknown.

Texas DPS increased the reward to $4,000 for tips leading to Omar Zavala's arrest, a "criminal illegal immigrant" from El Salvador, wanted for sexual assault and other charges.

Two men were arrested in connection to a Bastrop County homicide that occurred in July, with one charged with murder and the other with tampering with evidence.

The Austin Fire Department used a drone to locate a lost hiker on Barton Springs Road and responded to a multi-vehicle rollover crash on N Capitol of Tx Hwy, showcasing their range of emergency capabilities.

One person died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 45 in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the early morning incident.

Travis Sykora of the Fredericksburg Nationals pitched six perfect innings against the Carolina Mudcats, contributing to a combined no-hitter and a 7-1 win.