Austin 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.
True Crime August 30 'Yogurt Shop Murders': Austin’s unsolved cold case continues to raise questions decades later A new HBO Max docuseries revisits the unsolved 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders that killed four teenage girls, exploring investigative mistakes and new DNA evidence
Texas August 12 Austin man charged with capital murder after deadly Target parking lot shooting spree Ethan Nieneker faces capital murder charges for allegedly shooting three people, including a 4-year-old girl, during a carjacking at an Austin Target store.
Politics August 10 Abbott vows indefinite special sessions, says fleeing Dems could face arrest ‘for literally years’ Governor Greg Abbott warned Texas Democrats will face arrest upon returning amid the redistricting standoff, vows to order continuous special sessions.
Texas July 5 Serial killer fears grip Texas community after dozens of bodies pulled from lake: 'Cannot be ignored' Austin's Lady Bird Lake continues to yield bodies of predominantly male victims, raising questions about serial killer theories while officials maintain the deaths have been accidental.
Crime June 25 Raw meat-eating fitness star arrested after bizarre challenge to Joe Rogan Social media star Brian Johnson, known as "Liver King," faces terroristic threat charges after allegedly threatening Joe Rogan in Instagram videos while in Texas.
Texas June 23 Texas lieutenant gov calls out Abbott for last-minute THC bill veto Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expresses disappointment over Gov. Greg Abbott's late-night veto of a cannabis bill with overwhelming Republican support.
Iran June 22 'Squad' erupts in fury as Trump takes bold action against Iranian nuclear threat Far-left Squad members call Trump's strategic missile strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities 'illegal' and grounds for impeachment
Police and Law Enforcement June 13 Blue city joins LA chaos as anti-ICE agitators injure officers in violent riots Texas deploys National Guard troops as Austin police make eight arrests during anti-ICE riots where agitators defaced federal property, injured officers, and blocked roadways.
Crime May 30 Texas escaped inmate considered armed and dangerous after psychiatric hospital break Texas police are searching for McArthur Mathis, who escaped from a psychiatric hospital, on Wednesday. He is facing multiple charges and is considered armed and dangerous.
Texas April 23 Texas Lottery executive director resigns amid multiple investigations The Texas Lottery Commission explained what lottery couriers are after the agency's executive director resigned earlier this week during investigations.
Media April 4 Texas university argues college admissions policies are 'unjust,' touts new 'meritocratic admissions' policy The University of Austin in Texas has implemented what it argues is "the most meritocratic admissions policy" in the country while saying college admissions are "unjust."
Texas March 12 Texas execution of 'desert killer,' on death row for 30 years, blocked by court David Wood, 67, was sentenced to death in 1992 for the killing of six woman and girls in El Paso, Texas. He has spent nearly 33 years on death row for the crimes.
Texas February 16 Texas teen charged with murder released after bond reduced from $800K to $100 per charge: 'This is outrageous' A Texas teen accused in an October 2024 murder has been released from police custody after posting bond, which was dramatically reduced from $800,000 to $100 per charge.
Texas January 28 Texas Gov. Abbott orders DPS tactical strike teams to assist federal illegal immigration enforcement efforts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS tactical strike teams to assist the Trump administration's efforts to go after illegal immigrants inside the state, as Austin law enforcement officials vow to not comply.
Austin December 21 Body found in same Austin lake where 6 other deceased individuals were found in 2024 A body was found in a Texas lake, the same site where other deceased individuals have been discovered in recent months, authorities said.
Politics December 5 'Miscarriage of justice': Soros DA ripped by police for 'war' on cops after officer sentenced to prison Fox News Digital spoke to law enforcement in Austin, Texas, after a police officer was sentenced to prison following prosecution from the county's progressive district attorney.
VIDEO November 26 University of Austin launches first cohort, replacing 'safe spaces' with open debate Michael Shires, Vice President of the University of Austin launches first cohort, replacing 'safe spaces' with open debate.
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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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.
Texas June 16, 2024 Texas shooting leaves 2 dead, multiple wounded during Juneteenth celebration Two people were killed and multiple others were wounded Saturday night in a shooting in Round Rock, Texas, during a Juneteenth Celebration, according to police.
Austin May 8, 2024 Austin police arrest 6 people after 'unusually deadly' surge of opioid overdoses The Austin Police Department in Texas arrested six individuals following an unusual string of overdoses last week, but none are directly linked to the crimes at this time.
