Four people were arrested in El Paso for allegedly running a human smuggling operation, after Border Patrol agents linked them to moving undocumented individuals between motels.

Mexican national Jose Ramon Castillo-Lopez, a cartel-linked drug trafficking leader, receives a life sentence in a federal case prosecuted by U.S. Attorney's Office in Texas.

Two people died in a fire and murder-suicide at Pearl Lantana Apartments in Austin, following a domestic violence incident involving Micaela and Daniel Sanchez.

The Austin City Council is set to discuss amendments to a housing proposal that would allow lot subdivisions for more units. The aim is to address housing shortages while considering infrastructure challenges like drainage.

Houston ATM theft suspects were arrested by Fort Worth police for an attempted heist, following a tip-off that led to their surveillance and capture. Seven individuals face organized crime charges.

A Del Valle man, Marcos Amaya Maldonado, was arrested on charges of severely injuring a 2-year-old child after an incident on February 7. He awaits charges in Travis County Jail.

A Travis County jury sentenced Douglas Birden to 30 years for the 1993 sexual assault of a child, thanks to a DNA match from the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Firefighters in Austin tackled a pawn shop blaze using drones and site maps; challenges included thick smoke, high security, and scarce operational hydrants.

Texas now leads in top-tier research universities, with 16 institutions earning Tier 1 status, surpassing other states in educational excellence and research investment.

Leander police investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash in a convenience store parking lot with no public threat, yet details on the victim remain unreleased.

Austin maintains essential services on Presidents Day, with city administrative offices and certain facilities closed, but utilities and trash collection operating normally.

Honduran national Melvin Armando Funes-Canales, with a six-time deportation record, was arrested for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after a controlled substance charge.

Austin's weather will fluctuate this week from sunny and brisk to stormy, with varied temperatures and wind speeds, and potential showers and thunderstorms ahead.