Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized state resources, including firefighters and equipment, to combat the increasing threat of wildfires due to dry conditions and high temperatures.

An investigation is ongoing into the in-custody death of Dennis Thornton, who died after being subdued by police and Tasered on an Interstate 35 overpass in San Marcos, Texas.

A man was injured in a shooting involving a Cameron police officer in Milam County, leading to an investigation by the Texas Rangers. The incident prompted a brief lockdown at a nearby high school.

Austin Police seek public aid in identifying a female suspect in a mail theft incident at Villas on Guadalupe on July 17, 2024. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Three Austin men were arrested after a police chase in Kyle ended with their vehicle crashing into a light pole. Stolen handguns and narcotics were found in the car.

17-year-old Sienna Contreras died from a fentanyl overdose in Austin, and Xavier Buentello was charged with first-degree murder under a new Texas law.

Austin Police are investigating a death after a body was found in Lake Austin, with emergency services responding to the scene. The public is not considered at risk.

A body was found in East Austin and the Austin Police Department is investigating the death after responding to a welfare check near East 12th Street and New York Drive.

An Austin teacher, Rodney Childers, was arrested for sexual misconduct with a student, facing charges related to an improper relationship and child grooming.

The Austin Fire Department contained a fire sparked by a propane tank explosion in North Austin, preventing injuries and significant damage to a home.

A child is dead following a shooting in Buda, with the suspect still at large; Hays County Sheriff's Office investigates and has lifted the local shelter-in-place order.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in North Austin on Sunday. The incident marks the city's 49th fatal crash this year. APD is investigating and seeking information.

A 12-year-old girl, Allison Sanchez, died after a non-impaired driver hit her in Austin; it was the city's 47th fatal crash in 2024. Police are investigating.