TDEM is seeking nominations and photo contest entries for their annual emergency management awards, due by April 26 and May 1, respectively, with the ceremony at the May 30 conference in Fort Worth.

Austin firefighters rescued two dogs from a fire at a duplex on Jain Ln., contained the blaze, and are investigating the cause. No injuries were reported.

A man was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy at Community First! Village in Austin during a welfare check, with the Texas Rangers investigating the incident.

A fire at Stony Point High School involved a portable classroom, with no injuries reported as 11 fire department units responded and contained the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

A 60-year-old man was arrested in Austin for starting multiple dumpster fires, with damages to local businesses including a $43,000 loss for one eatery.

Texas DPS arrested over 200 individuals on state rioting charges following an attempt to cross the U.S. border in El Paso, with some facing additional felony charges.

A deputy from Travis County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a man after responding to a 911 call in Texas. An investigation led by the Texas Rangers is underway.

A manhunt is underway for Hai Vo, who failed to appear for his sentencing after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault and is now sentenced to 10 years in prison in absentia.

TXST has partnered with the Texas Attorney General to involve criminology students in solving cold cases through a unique internship program, offering hands-on experience in criminal investigations.

Stacey Easley was acquitted of the murder of Constable Tonya Nixon's son after a jury found him not guilty, despite accusations of a jealousy-fueled crime.

Four years after Sharon Selman was fatally shot outside Pflugerville apartments, police continue their search for the killer, with a $26,000 reward offered for helpful information.

Austin police arrested John Ancira near the scene of a failed Bank of America robbery for Robbery by Threat, and encourage tips via 512-974-TIPS or Crime Stoppers.

The Texas Attorney General is partnering with Texas State University to allow criminal justice students to intern with the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit to tackle unsolved homicides.