Travis County prosecutors dropped evidence‑tampering charges against ex‑Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour after appellate rulings blocked key evidence.

A Williamson County jury sentenced Daniel Rodriguez III to 18 years after a child testified the abuse began when she was about 7 and continued through 2023.

Austin Fire Department says crews are battling a warehouse blaze at 415 E St. Elmo Road; officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.

Austin police and Crime Stoppers are looking for 30-year-old Chancellor Ivan Swiderski, wanted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant.

Two men were hurt after a late-night fight at Butler Metro Park in downtown Austin; police say both were treated for minor injuries and no arrests were made.

Elgin police are investigating a suspicious death off Anderson Drive and have identified a person of interest. Officials say there is no danger to the public as detectives continue the probe.

An Austin Freight Systems accounting chief admitted in federal court to siphoning more than $3.2 million into personal accounts, prosecutors say. Authorities say much of the money was wagered online.

Texas DPS says three top fugitives — including a reported Valluco gang member and a convicted murderer — were arrested last week in Hidalgo, Plano and Houston.

A server at a downtown Austin steakhouse was arrested after allegedly stabbing a diner who has been identified as a local pastor; the victim is hospitalized and the suspect faces charges.

Austin police say surveillance photos link a woman sought in a February Austin breakroom theft to a June office‑park theft in Dallas; investigators are seeking tips. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available.

A federal complaint says Austin ISD and ex-LBJ band teacher Rodney Childers groomed and sexually abused a student over months; criminal charges and a civil suit are pending.

Two people were found dead on Hahn Road near Fredericksburg; investigators suspect a murder‑suicide and say there's no ongoing threat to Gillespie County.

Surveillance images show three suspects who allegedly tackled a clerk at the MLK 7‑Eleven on May 31; Austin police are asking for tips and may offer a reward.