A 29-year-old Austin man was arrested and charged with 21 felony counts tied to alleged exchanges of child sexual abuse material after a months-long online investigation.

Newton County deputies arrested 45 individuals involved in an illegal dogfighting ring in Texas, rescued 16 dogs, and seized drugs, weapons, and cash.

A Del Valle ISD school bus with 32 students was involved in a crash in east Austin, with no injuries reported. Officials evaluated the students and continued the route after a delay.

Texas State police say a suspect fled after a dispute outside Blanco Hall that may have involved a firearm; one person had minor injuries and the campus is safe.

A cyber-enabled hijack diverted about 78,000 vapes headed to Austin, and industry researchers warn digital intrusions are turning into physical cargo heists. Experts say tightening carrier systems and vendor controls is now essential.

A vehicle fire on southbound SH 130 in east Austin left one person dead and closed lanes during the morning investigation.

The state now lets sexual-assault survivors get forensic exams and DNA testing without filing a police report. Results appear in Track-Kit and evidence is held up to five years.

Two Williamson County families sued a Hutto daycare after they say infants were exposed to THC vape smoke; one tested at 264.2 ng/ml and state investigators cited the center. The complaint seeks over $1 million.

A 3–3 City Council tie left San Marcos’ Flock Safety license‑plate reader contract to expire. Officials directed staff to seek alternatives amid privacy and legal concerns.

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Perry Gilmore and Jeff Jordan to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to advise on and certify local crime prevention programs.

State MVCPA data show Houston led Texas in stolen vehicles for November, with pickups dominating and several sedans repeatedly targeted.

A woman was arrested in the Houston area on a murder warrant tied to the Nov. 12 downtown Austin bus-stop shooting that left a man dead, police and local reporting say.

A fire in Southeast Austin engulfed an under-construction apartment, which AFD controlled without injuring anyone. The cause is undetermined; tips are sought.