Georgetown police issued an arrest warrant for Justice Marquez Washington for his alleged involvement in a double homicide; he faces a capital murder charge.

A New Year's Eve shooting in Round Rock injured five juveniles, with no arrests yet; the event involved underage drinking and was promoted on social media.

The Austin Police are probing a New Year's Day party disturbance in a strip mall that left one person dead, marking the city's potential first homicide of 2026.

Two men were injured in a shooting on New Year's Day in southeast Austin, with the incident occurring near I-35 and Slaughter Lane. No arrests have been made yet.

Three individuals were arrested in Kyle, Texas for possession of stolen firearms, vehicles, and fraud-related items after confessing to thefts in Spicewood.

Governor Abbott highlights Texas's 2025 public safety initiatives, including the success of the TxROP in Houston, detainment of immigrant drivers, anti-human trafficking legislation, and measures against foreign land ownership.

Austin Police mourn K9 Jax, who died Dec. 27 after a medical complication, days before his scheduled Jan. 8 retirement. The Belgian Malinois served more than nine years with APD.

Austin Police seek help to identify suspects in a vehicle theft and debit card abuse, following the December 5 incident and offering a reward for information.

Del Valle ISD charged a 17-year-old after surveillance video showed the teen allegedly waving a handgun outside Dailey Middle School. Investigators are reviewing footage and witness accounts.

Austin police say a man found in a parked car on West William Cannon Drive was shot and later identified as Elias Mejia. Detectives are asking neighbors and businesses to check surveillance and call in tips.

A woman died in a multi-vehicle crash caused by a wrong-way driver in Southeast Austin, resulting in intoxication manslaughter charges for Angelicque Bramlett. The incident marks Austin's 94th fatal crash in 2025.

An early-morning collision on Shoal Creek Boulevard knocked down utility lines and closed the road; an underage driver was arrested for DWI and crews remain on scene.

Three Latvian men were arrested in Austin, Texas for a $14 million gift card fraud spanning various locations since May 2025. They stole gift cards, monitored and transferred funds using a specialized program.