A Texas man, Jonathan Ruiz Oviedo, received an eight-year prison sentence for scamming an elderly woman, Rosemary Merlino, out of $26,000 in valuables during a fake moving service.

During a traffic stop in Carmine, Texas, Deputy Nagel found a stolen gun in a car, leading to the arrest of prior felon Kaliceon Lewis on multiple charges.

TDEM urges applicants to join the Texas Emergency Management Academy's next cadet class by February 29, offering extensive training for careers in disaster response and emergency services.

A boy died after a sedan he was in was hit by a hatchback on US 183 in Austin. This marks the city's sixth fatal crash this year. Police urge witnesses to provide information.

Texas Senator Charles Schwertner's son, Matthew Schwertner, was arrested on charges related to 'revenge porn', which the senator had voted to criminalize.

Texas Supreme Court Justice John Devine did not recuse himself from a sex abuse case despite having professional ties to the defendants, which has sparked controversy.

Rideshare and delivery drivers in several major cities are striking on Valentine's Day for fair pay and better work conditions, including a rally in Austin.

A vehicle crashed into St. David's North Austin Medical Center's emergency room, killing the driver and injuring five, sparking a mass casualty response.

A pedestrian died in an early morning auto-pedestrian collision involving two vehicles on U.S. Highway 290 near West William Cannon Drive in Oak Hill, Austin.

The Austin City Council is considering a resolution to obtain grant funding for six new positions in the APD's victim services team to enhance support for crime victims.

The FTC reports that romance scams led to $1.3 billion in losses in 2022, with cybersecurity experts cautioning against urgent financial requests often involved in such frauds.

Marek Dillard could face up to 99 years if convicted for a fentanyl-related death under new Texas legislation, after being charged with the murder of Remington Allison.

A person was airlifted after falling off a cliff near Austin's Pennybacker Bridge, requiring a complex rescue involving multiple emergency response teams.