Waco Is Getting Weird — Move Over Austin, Texas
You won't believe what some folks in Waco are doing at public splash pads—let's just say it’s not your average day at the park.
Man wanted in woman’s murder out of Karnes County arrested in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A man wanted for the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Karnes County is now behind bars after being arrested in downtown Austin. Investigators say Severiano Valdonado had been on the run for 13 days after going through three Central Texas counties. Severiano Valdonado was arrested...
Texas becomes a hub for 3D-printed homes from lab to market
From Austin to Marfa, ICON and HiveASMBLD show how 3D-printed homes cut costs, speed builds and boost sustainability across Texas.
New hearing reveals multiple shootings led up to mass shooting at Juneteenth festival
AUSTIN, Texas — A court hearing on Thursday revealed new information about the events leading up to the mass shooting at a Juneteenth festival in Round Rock last year, where two women were killed and several others were injured. At the center of the hearing was the $1 million...
Man convicted of murder in deadly East Austin gas station shooting
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was convicted of murder in connection with a deadly East Austin shooting in 2023. Yaseen Naz, 27, was convicted in the murder of Marquis Lavar Demps, 42. During the trial’s punishment phase, the jury found sufficient evidence of sudden passion. He was sentenced to five years in prison.
‘Prominent violent crime hot spot’ in northeast Austin focus of crime reduction study
Austin law enforcement targeted a "prominent violent crime hot spot" at 900 E. Braker Lane and said they got to the root of many problems in the area.
‘She slapped everybody in the face’ | Father speaks out after judge gives son’s...
AUSTIN, Texas — A great son: that is how Hunter Wheeler remembers his 17-year-old son, Spencer. Hunter Wheeler described his son as someone who was adventurous and outdoorsy. Spencer Wheeler was a student at McCallum High School who also ran track. "Just a kind spirit, loving, great friend," Hunter...
Austin’s Sam’s BBQ Closes Suddenly, Leaving Texans Concerned
Many are wondering if a legendary Austin BBQ Restaurant will re-open after its sudden closing. Here's what is known.
APD launches new initiative to crack down on vehicle burglaries at city parks
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police are hoping a new initiative will help combat vehicle burglaries at city parks. The Austin Police Department received 4,889 reports of car burglaries from January—August 2025, according to APD Crime Statistics. There are likely a lot more that have gone unreported. The APD is...
Anger and Fear Over Homeless Navigation Center Proposal
One hundred residents of Travis Heights and adjacent neighborhoods met Tuesday evening with Council Members Zo Qadri and José Velásquez, police chief Lisa Davis, and the head of the Homeless Strategy Office, David Gray, to discuss a proposal from Gray and HSO to place a homeless navigation center alongside I-35,...