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June 22, 2023

Austin on edge after second murder in homeless camp in three months: 'Out of control'

Austin, Texas business owner Larry Maddalena discusses the city's ongoing homeless crisis as encampments continue to cause safety and economic concerns.

June 21, 2023

Austin homelessness ‘getting out of control’: Business owner Larry Maddalena

Austin, Texas business owner Larry Maddalena discusses what impact the city’s homeless is having on the economy and public safety.

June 15, 2023

Soros DA's handling of deadly Austin mass shooting still 'causing distress' two years later: victim's brother

The family of a man killed in one of the worst mass shootings in Austin, Texas, history says the Soros-funded DA has failed to deliver justice.

June 14, 2023

Austin relocates people from homeless encampments to shelters after resident exposes environmental damage

Austin, Texas has begun relocating homeless people from an encampment in the city's Gaines Creek area following a series of videos that exposed the encampment's environmental damage.

June 9, 2023

Texas court tosses billionaire's defamation suit against Beto O'Rourke

A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed Republican megadonor Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against failed gubernatorial candidate and former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.

June 7, 2023

Video shows Texas capital's 'crown jewel' trail trashed by hidden homeless camps: 'Completely destroyed'

A videographer based in Austin, Texas, shared footage of a homeless encampment Wednesday, littered with trash after more than a year of neglect.

June 5, 2023

Austin has its first known serial killer in 138 years, but questions remain on Rainey Street deaths

Austin, Texas, has its first serial killer since the "Servant Girl Annihilator" was believed to have killed eight women between December 1884 and December 1885.

May 31, 2023

Multiple murder suspect makes ominous admission in call to police: 'I think you are looking for me'

Raul Meza Jr., 62, has been officially tied to several murders since 1975, but police are looking at "eight to 10" other murders with "similar circumstances."

May 30, 2023

Texas firefighter stabbed while putting out early morning fire on I-35

An Austin, Texas firefighter who was working several fires along I-35 was stabbed early Monday morning after a person approached the crew and became aggressive.

May 29, 2023

Texas crackdown on drag performances with minors present reaches Gov. Abbott's desk

A Texas bill restricting sexually-charged performances in public, which drag artists worry may criminalize their shows, has cleared the Legislature and is expected to become law.