Fatal car crash in Austin on August 11 claims one life, marks the city's 60th fatal crash for the year, with Austin Police seeking public aid in the investigation.

San Marcos police seek Milton Ivan Cruz Redondo for a non-fatal stabbing. Redondo has an active arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and may be hiding in Kyle. Authorities ask for public help to locate him.

Ex-high school coach admitted to attempting to entice a minor online and now faces 10 years to life in prison.

APD seeks public help to identify a white minivan driver involved in a collision after a triple homicide in Austin, with additional charges possible for the suspect.

An intruder broke into Austin Pets Alive!, releasing dogs and causing a scuffle that left one dog dead and five injured. The security officer was also hurt. Two missing dogs have been found; police are investigating the incident.

Ethan Nieneker confessed to fatally shooting three people, including a 4-year-old, in a North Austin Target parking lot in a "random" act. He claimed he acted "out of love" and was later detained by police.

A school bus from Bagdad Elementary in Leander ISD crashed, injuring 15 students and the driver; emergency crews responded, and investigations are ongoing.

Round Rock Police Department offers a 12-week Citizens Police Academy starting September 2, 2025, for civilians to learn about law enforcement operations.

A shooting at an Austin Target parking lot resulted in three deaths, including a four-year-old. Suspect Ethan Nieneker was charged with capital and felony murder.

Police responded to a shooting at an Austin apartment, finding Michael Atwood deceased; suspect Douglas Clyde was arrested following a swift investigation.

A shooting in a North Austin Target parking lot claimed three lives; the suspect, Ethan Blane Nieneker, was arrested and faces multiple murder charges.

Killeen police investigate a domestic murder-suicide involving a 26-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, with autopsies planned at Southwest Institute of Forensic Science.

Austin Police Department arrested multiple suspects for vehicle burglaries in city parks, with two incidents involving a group at Zilker Park and a pair at Mayfield Park. APD advises the public on theft prevention.