Bert James Baker pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year in jail for stabbing a Palestinian American near UT Austin after a 2024 protest.

A Travis County jury found Kevin Art Denmon guilty of indecency with a child by exposure; a judge sentenced him to seven years in the Texas prison system.

San Marcos police arrested a 38-year-old after two women reported attempted kidnappings near the city cemetery; one victim says the suspect claimed to be an officer. Investigators are reviewing witness accounts.

A motion by the Travis County DA seeks to clear four men originally charged in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders, potentially linking the crime to deceased serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers.

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.