Five individuals were arrested in Austin amid a surge of fentanyl-laced drug overdoses that led to emergency calls increasing by 1,000% and several deaths.

Texas DPS names Marcos Alonzo as a featured fugitive, offering $4,000 for tips during May. Alonzo, a sex offender, violated registration rules and has a history of related crimes.

Austin firefighters tackled a house fire on Cherry Meadow Drive in South Austin, with details on the cause and occupancy status pending investigation.

ATCEMS reported the end of Austin's major overdose outbreak, with incidents now at typical levels following Narcan distribution. Two individuals were detained regarding the overdoses, including Johnny Lee Wright, charged with firearm possession.

An elderly Austin restaurant owner was assaulted by three customers who refused to pay, leading to community support and an ongoing police investigation.

A motorcycle crash in northwest Austin sent one person with serious injuries to the hospital early this morning near Research Blvd and Mopac Expressway.

A man in his 30s was found dead with body trauma in north Austin, marking the city's 19th homicide in 2024. The suspect has not been caught, but the incident is believed to be isolated.

An armed standoff at Summer Grove apartments in Austin leads to the death of the suspect, Thomas Dray Price, after police intervention. APD is reviewing the officer-involved shooting.

Texas' intensified border security, Operation Lone Star, has led to increased illegal crossings into neighboring states and numerous arrests and drug seizures.

The City of Austin is set to pay a $200,000 settlement to two women whose mother was killed in a collision with an Austin Police Department (A...

A rockslide near Austin's Pennybacker Bridge closed Loop 360 late Thursday but resulted in no injuries or damages, with the road reopened by 2 a.m. Friday.

A man was fatally shot in a Travis County parking lot, prompting a manhunt for the suspect seen fleeing in a white truck. Authorities believe the incident is isolated, with no ongoing threat.

Austin, Texas is experiencing an overdose outbreak, with authorities reporting numerous cases and distributing Narcan to combat opioid overdose symptoms. Two suspects have been detained in connection with distributing laced drugs.