A man sustained non-life-threatening burns from a home fire on East Palm Valley Blvd in Round Rock, causing traffic disruptions, with the fire's cause under investigation.

A former Austin forensics manager, Efrain Perez, faces charges for theft and falsifying records, accused of using city funds to purchase gift cards and rifle accessories.

The Hays County Commissioners Court declared January 2024 as National Crime Stoppers Month, acknowledging the local program's success in law enforcement.

Two individuals were rescued from a rollover crash in eastern Travis County, with no life-threatening injuries reported after being extricated by emergency teams.

A person was injured after their vehicle hit a building in central Austin early in the morning. Rescuers extracted the victim, who was then hospitalized with serious injuries.

A man was detained in North Austin after holding his family at knifepoint in a SWAT standoff. Negotiators and officers resolved the incident without injuries.

Police arrested a suspect following a reported theft at the Cinemark Round Rock 14 parking lot, with the area cleared by 4 p.m., and no ongoing threat to the public.

A Leander High School teacher has been charged with having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Michael Winters was released on bond and is under investigation; he may face up to 20 years if convicted.

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.