Travis County DA José Garza is challenging Governor Abbott's pardon for Daniel Perry, who was convicted of killing Garrett Foster at a protest, seeking reversal through the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Firefighters extinguished two fires in vacant buildings in East Austin, with investigations on potential causes underway, amid concerns over similar past incidents.

An impaired driver caused a fatal crash at St. David's Hospital, with autopsy revealing high alcohol and cannabis levels, sparking safety concerns and resulting in the installation of concrete barriers.

Raul Meza, Jr. is due for a rescheduled pretrial hearing on multiple murder charges, including for the death of Jesse Fraga and Gloria Lofton, with a plea deal offering a 50-year sentence on the table.

Emergency responders contained a ferric sulphate spill near the Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant in Austin, which caused temporary road closures but no threat to waterways.

Bastrop ISD board unanimously denies a family's grievance appeal regarding bullying, as the concerned family expresses disappointment and considers legal action.

A pedestrian was hit early Tuesday on U.S. Highway 183 in Austin, leading to major traffic delays with only one northbound lane open. The victim was transported to the hospital but lost pulses en route. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

Austin police fatally shot suspect Ensel Maclare-Urgelles after responding to a domestic disturbance where he was reportedly stabbing a woman, who is now stable. The incident is under investigation, with the officer placed on administrative duty.

An Austin mother was sentenced to 15 years for her toddler's death, after pleading guilty to causing serious bodily injury resulting in death in January 2020.

San Marcos police are seeking a burglary suspect following a mid-May incident at the Telluride Townhomes, with clues captured on a Ring doorbell camera.

A boater fell overboard on Lake LBJ, leading to an unmanned boat injuring several people and an arrest. One victim was hospitalized in Austin; the incident is under investigation.

A 15-year-old boy drowned in a lake behind the Twin Lakes Family YMCA in Cedar Park, Texas. His body was recovered by rescue teams after hours of search.

A 15-year-old boy drowned while swimming at a lake in Cedar Park, Texas; authorities after hours of searching found his body. No lifeguards were on duty at the time.