The Austin Police are investigating the shooting death of Jose Ramon Lizarraga Boca Negra, occurring on July 18 in Austin, marking the city's 34th homicide of 2024.

Firefighters in Leander, TX, responded to a house fire possibly caused by lightning. All occupants evacuated safely, and multiple units provided assistance. The cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported.

A major accident involving four vehicles, including an 18-wheeler rollover, caused traffic disruptions and two injuries on I-35 near Slaughter Lane in Austin.

Texas DPS captures murder suspect Naudy Hernandez Perez in Frio County after a miles-long manhunt assisted by K-9 Bona.

The Manor Police Department is seeking public help to identify suspects in a July 21st drive-by shooting, asking for surveillance footage featuring a Dodge Charger or Challenger. No injuries were reported.

Game stores in Austin have recently experienced burglaries, with Game Kastle's latest incident resulting in a loss of $6,000 in collectibles. Owners are now improving security measures.

Ricky Thompson III's court appearance for the Round Rock Juneteenth shooting, where two women died, is set. A 9-year-old boy injured is in counseling and the legal and financial aftermath for victims is discussed. Keshawn Dixon has also been charged.

Officials in Travis County will perform prescribed burns at the East Service Center in east Austin to reduce wildfire risks, depending on weather conditions. These burns are part of a joint effort to improve fire lines and fuel breaks.

A drag boat driver died in an accident at the "Duel on the Brazos" event while racing at 200 mph when the boat flipped, ejecting the driver. Identity is withheld pending kin notification.

A North Austin apartment complex fire resulted in critical injuries for a woman, who was sent to the hospital. Firefighters contained the blaze within 15 minutes; the fire's cause is under investigation.

A crash on Bagdad Road in Cedar Park caused closures and delays, but the roadway reopened later with police managing the scene and traffic flow returning to normal.

A fire at Sterling Springs Apartments in South Austin was controlled with no injuries, but the cause remains under investigation. Traffic on West William Cannon Drive has reopened.

Two missing children from Gonzales County were found safe following an AMBER Alert. Details of their recovery and the status of Martin Mendez, initially sought in their disappearance, remain undisclosed.