Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Carlos Rivera is identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Christian Loredo at an Austin car show, with witnesses and tips leading to his arrest.
Tristan Carrillo was sentenced to seven years probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault for a May 2022 crash that killed three people.
A fire damaged a home in southeast Austin, displacing nine people, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, and the Red Cross is providing aid.
Austin Police set to provide updates on the 1994 cold case homicide of Bert Allen Mann, a victim of a suspected burglary and fatal stabbing in South Austin.
Hays County officials cleared officers involved in a September Buda shootout, finding their actions legally justified. The incident was the Buda Police Department's first officer-involved shooting.
An Austin man has been indicted on tax fraud charges for concealing over $4 million in Bitcoin gains from the IRS and purchasing a $3.7 million home with the proceeds.
A prescribed burn is planned by The Nature Conservancy on 125 acres of the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve near Bee Cave, Texas, to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks.
An opossum in Southlake, Texas, was caught on camera stealing a box of cookies intended for a teenager's birthday from a family's porch. The family discovered the theft via surveillance footage.
Pflugerville ISD students are training for emergency medical careers with an EMT and firefighter program, gaining hands-on experience and EMT certification.
A deadly single-vehicle crash on FM 969 in eastern Travis County led to an early morning investigation by the Texas DPS; road closures affected traffic.
A fire caused by cooking grease engulfed a home in Del Valle, but no injuries were reported thanks to a rapid evacuation and quick response from Austin Fire Department.
Officials confirm the safe recovery of 16-year-old Hanna Smith, who had been missing but now has been located. The APD continues to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance.
A person was killed in Austin after exiting a moving vehicle and being hit by another car; the driver fled the scene. It's the city's third fatal crash in 2024, compared to 10 by this time last year.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.