Austin Police are investigating a homicide on East 5th Street, asking the public to avoid the area; details are limited as the community awaits further updates.

A firefighter received minor burns in an early morning fire in east Austin, while all residents and pets were safely evacuated. The cause is under investigation.

A student was arrested for having a gun after a fight at Crockett Early College High School; there were no injuries, and safety measures were highlighted.

Andrea Melba Rodriguez, an employee at Runge ISD, was charged after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a student, leading to her arrest and evidence tampering charges.

A man was found dead at a downtown Austin bus stop Wednesday morning. Police say the suspect remains at large as investigators process the scene near 5th and Trinity.

Families of Camp Mystic victims have filed wrongful-death suits alleging the camp ignored flood warnings and delayed evacuations during the July 4 flash flood. The complaints seek damages and court-ordered safety changes.

Prosecutors rested their case against Officer Daniel Sanchez in the shooting of Rajan Moonesinghe, with forensic analysis showing a rapid response by Sanchez and Moonesinghe's high intoxication levels. The defense will present next.

Austin police officer Karl Krycia, facing murder charges for a 2019 shooting, may avoid trial through a deal to provide police training, spurring criticism.

A semi-truck and car collision on I-35 near Georgetown caused significant delays and all southbound lanes temporary closure, but normal traffic resumed after lanes reopened. Investigation is ongoing.

Travis County DA José Garza is preparing to drop murder and deadly‑conduct charges against APD Officer Karl Krycia in the 2019 Mauris DeSilva shooting, instead placing him in a training role. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the victim’s family.

A man indicted on nine felony child‑sex counts in Travis County pleaded to one injury‑to‑a‑child charge and received five years of deferred probation. The plea dismissed multiple other felonies that had been filed against him.

Austin police released video of a pickup tied to a downtown hit-and-run that killed a scooter rider; detectives are urging anyone with footage to come forward.

A 20-year-old, Norman Robert Hicks, was arrested in Fayette County after a man was found shot on a porch; charges include aggravated assault and robbery.