A Pflugerville massage therapist was arrested after a client reported a sexual assault during an October appointment; investigators reviewed licensing records and an emergency protective order was issued.

An Austin bus operator was booked after video and an affidavit say he shut the doors on a rider’s arm and drove off, dragging the man. CapMetro says the behavior was "unacceptable."

APD posted photos seeking tips after a Facebook Marketplace sale where a vehicle's odometer and title were reportedly altered.

A second‑alarm blaze burned through an abandoned two‑story apartment at 2606 Wheless Lane in East Austin; crews fought flames across both floors and no injuries were reported.

Austin police say drink‑spiking downtown is increasingly being used to steal phone passcodes and bank info. Officers and advocates urge vigilance and offer safety tips.

APD released surveillance images after a Thursday bank robbery and asked the public to contact detectives with tips.

A man was arrested for the double homicide of Christopher and Trinette Lopez in Harris County over a custody dispute involving their adoptive daughter.

Manuel Trevino Padilla, a Midland felon, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for firearm possession after a search warrant revealed two loaded weapons at his home.

Governor Abbott and the HHSC announce a $44 million grant to support rural Texas hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare access and stabilize these crucial facilities.

Governor Abbott appointed Roger Guenther as chair of the GCPD Board, aiming to enhance Texas coastal resilience, alongside five reappointments for terms to 2029.

Austin's weather forecasts sunny and partly cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from highs around 68 degrees to lows near 21 degrees and winds up to 20 mph over the next week.

A South Austin woman shot inside a home early Monday has died. Police say a man was first booked on assault charges and later re-arrested on a first-degree murder warrant.

Leander urges customers to keep daily water use under 11 MGD ahead of a four‑day BCRUA plant shutdown starting Feb. 2 to avoid low pressure or boil‑water notices.