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December 9

Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s fall death sparks police response to family’s explosive claims: report

Family lawyer challenges Austin police suicide ruling in Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera's death case, demanding state takeover of the investigation.

December 4

Police should be taking 'closer look' at college student's death after mother's allegations: Former prosecutor

Mother demands justice after Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera found dead on Austin balcony. Police say no foul play, but suspicious details emerge.

December 2

Texas mother demands answers after 19-year-old daughter found dead hours after college tailgate

Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera found dead at an Austin apartment after a tailgate. Mother seeks answers as police say no suspicious circumstances.

November 25

College freshman died after fraternity hazing led to 'horrific' abuse, family says

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Sigma Chi fraternity at UT, alleging brutal hazing practices drove freshman Sawyer Updike to suicide in 2024.

November 11

Texas man accused of child sex crimes avoids jail in plea deal with Soros-backed prosecutor: report

Texas man avoids jail in child sex assault case after plea deal drops nine felony charges. Victim's father says he was blindsided by Travis County prosecutor's decision.

October 25

One hospitalized after suspected shooting at Austin public library, prompting massive police response

One person was hospitalized after an incident at the Austin Central Library. Police confirmed a gunshot was heard, and a suspect was arrested in South Austin within hours.

October 9

Houston police discover 16 bodies in bayous this year as mayor dismisses serial killer speculation

Experts call for extensive investigation after 16 bodies discovered in Houston bayous, though officials say no evidence links the deaths to a serial killer.

September 29

‘Yogurt Shop Murders’ investigators lay out how they solved killings of four teen girls

Austin police solved the 1991 "Yogurt Shop Murders" after 34 years using advanced DNA testing that linked Robert Eugene Brashers to the deaths of four teenage girls.

September 29

Steve Doocy visits Texas university committed to free speech

‘Fox & Friends’ co-host Steve Doocy speaks with students and leaders at the University of Austin about freedom of speech on campus and Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

September 5

Austin unveils $1M logo redesign, congressman blasts ‘woke’ rebrand as Cracker Barrel-style flop

Austin officials unveiled a $1.1M rebrand with a new logo that critics blasted as woke, confusing and compared to a math textbook cover.