A Round Rock ISD teacher, Domingo Perez, is charged with indecency with a child and possession of child pornography, with bonds totaling $125,000. The allegations date back to an incident in April 2023 involving a minor.

Law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest Giana Castillo for a credible online threat against Graham Elementary School in Austin, increasing school security measures.

Shane James, accused of a fatal shooting spree, has opted to self-represent in court, against advice to have a mental competency evaluation, with the evaluation to be ordered by the court.

Firefighters in Mason County are battling a 3,000-acre wildfire, named the "North Art Complex" fire by Texas A&M Forest Service, which is only 10% contained and caused by lightning. No injuries or building damage reported.

Austin Police are investigating a Thursday night homicide on East Austin's Thurgood Avenue where a man was fatally shot. Details and suspect information remain limited as the investigation continues.

A 53-year-old man has died following a July disturbance in Mustang Ridge, leading to a suspicious death investigation by local police and Texas Rangers.

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.