Austin

Cold Case October 29

Texas convicted serial killer potentially connected to more cold cases in Austin: report

Investigators believe a convicted serial killer, who is serving life in prison, may be connected to more cold cases in Austin, Texas.

US October 16

'Coward' allegedly kills mother of his children and her boyfriend in Texas, Amber Alert issued

Sherles Gregorio Machado-Hernandez was arrested and charged in a double homicide case involving the mother of his children and her new boyfriend, according to police.

US October 15

Gun-wielding suspect gets beaten up by employees at pizzeria he tried to rob: police

A 19-year-old suspect in Texas was arrested after he allegedly tried to rob a Marco's Pizza location in Austin. Employees at the restaurant beat him up after he showed a gun.

Texas September 25

Cleared 'Trump Train' defendants liken their case to 'lawfare' campaign against former president

Five of the six defendants in the "Trump Train" trial say they have been vindicated after they were cleared of voter intimidation allegations on Monday in a case stretching back to 2020.

US September 8

Texas police department to introduce autonomous drone pilot program: 'An eye in the sky'

One Texas police department is using an "eye in the sky" to help respond to emergency calls after a start-up company created autonomous drones to assist officers.

US August 30

Residents in Austin neighborhood concerned about crime as police department struggles with understaffing

Residents in Austin, Texas' Montopolis neighborhood are concerned about rising crime levels as the Austin Police Department continues to deal with staffing shortages.

US August 28

Texas judge seeks to keep suspected serial killer behind bars for life: 'He never, ever had remorse'

Suspected serial killer Raul Meza Jr. had his plea deal turned down on Tuesday morning, which would have made him eligible for parole at age 103.

Austin August 15

Authorities seek public’s help identifying suspected Texas serial killer after DNA links person to 2 murders

The Austin Police Department has announced two murders in the city were linked through DNA evidence, and it is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect.

Crime June 27

All criminal trespassing charges dropped against anti-Israel UT Austin protesters

All criminal trespassing charges against have been dropped against anti-Israel agitators who demonstrated on the UT Austin campus in April at the height of the college campus protests.

Texas June 17

Deadly Texas Juneteenth mass shooting suspect description released by police

Police in Round Rock, Texas, released a suspect description after a mass shooting at a Juneteenth celebration left two dead and 14 wounded.