An Austin man was arrested for allegedly exploiting a minor through Snapchat, masquerading as a teenager and soliciting explicit videos. He also sent money for her travel and faces significant prison time if convicted.

A U.S citizen in Mexico City was convicted on four federal drug trafficking charges for smuggling cocaine into the U.S., with potential penalties of 5-40 years per count and fines up to $5 million.

Former Barrio Azteca leader Salvador Garcia-Garcia was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a guilty plea for a RICO offense related to drug trafficking.

The South Congress area in Austin is experiencing a wave of break-ins, with Habana Restaurant recently burglarized. Businesses are increasing security measures in response.

An elderly woman, Billie M Crawford, died following an August 16 collision at North Lamar Boulevard and West Anderson Lane in Austin, marking the city's 66th fatal crash of the year.

Jacob Glenn Bender was arrested for trespassing and causing a break-in at Austin Pets Alive!, resulting in injured animals and enhanced shelter security.

A motorcyclist died in a collision in Del Valle Sunday night, with APD investigating the incident at Pearce Lane and Alomar Cove, per KVUE and CBS Austin reports.

A Hays County school bus with two students on board was trapped in a sinkhole caused by a water line rupture, with no injuries reported. Repair assessments are pending.

A 19-year-old died after a vehicle struck him in Horseshoe Bay; driver Oliver Eve is charged with Intoxication Manslaughter. The police are investigating.

Deputies and bystanders in Texas rescued a person from a burning car after a two-vehicle crash, with the sheriff's office highlighting the need for more fire extinguishers in patrol vehicles.

A lawsuit has been filed against Kody Lane Talley and Texas Camp Horses, LLC for a crash in Burnet County that killed five friends from Dallas, seeking damages over $1 million.

The Round Rock Police warns of increased rental scams, with false ads leading to fraudulent payments for non-existent properties, urging verification steps.

Omar Galvan-Ochoa received a life sentence for murdering Aliaksandr Bushtser, with a team effort leading to his conviction after an extensive investigation.