A Georgetown woman received a 41-month federal sentence for embezzling over $325,000 from a credit union, including funds from deceased member accounts, and was ordered to pay restitution.

APD solved a New Year's Day carjacking on E. William Cannon Drive, leading to the arrest of a suspect also linked to a nearby attempted robbery and narcotics offenses. The suspect faces multiple felony charges.

A fatal collision occurred in Austin, leading to road closures on FM 620 while authorities investigate. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another has non-life-threatening injuries.

Firefighters extinguished an early morning fire in a vacant East Austin commercial building caused by an electrical malfunction; no injuries were reported.

John Brotherton of Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue in Texas passed away after a medical event. The community honors his contributions to BBQ and his kind spirit.

A driver in Leander, Texas was charged with DWI following a single-vehicle rollover crash near the 183A Toll. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic was briefly affected but later cleared.

A fire broke out in a vacant Austin building, thought to be caused by individuals seeking warmth. The building was secured without injuries, highlighting concerns for the homeless in cold weather.

Rescue crews in Austin saved a person from a river "island," who was treated for hypothermia as the city faces a cold snap with numerous similar incidents.

Firefighters found a deceased individual after extinguishing a fire at an Austin homeless encampment; an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death and fire.

Community in Austin, Texas helps Austin Pets Alive! shelter by fostering animals during cold weather, with 175 dogs and 30 barn cats placed in warm homes.

Firefighters in South Austin extinguished a fire that spread from a trash pile to a commercial building. No injuries were reported, and damages were minimized.

A former Texas Ranger, Christopher Ryan Kindell, remains on the payroll earning nearly $100,000 after being fired for his role in the Uvalde school shooting response. His appeal is delayed pending an investigation.

Former U.S. Army officer Shane James Jr., linked to a Texas shooting spree, was previously investigated for domestic violence in 2014 but was never charged. He also recently tried to escape from jail while facing murder charges.