Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into three school districts over student protests against immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials failed to ensure student safety and minimize classroom disruptions. The move, announced Monday, targets North East Independent School District...
Taylor announces police chief finalists, including former Austin police chief
TAYLOR, Texas - The city of Taylor has announced four finalists for its police chief. One of the finalists is former Austin police chief Joseph Chacon, who retired from APD in 2023. Taylor has not had a permanent police chief since Henry Fluck's retirement last September. What we know:. The...
Austin police seek help identifying Walgreens robbery suspect
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a Walgreens on February 11, 2026. The incident occurred at 120 W. Slaughter Lane, where the suspect reportedly attempted to fight a store clerk before fleeing with stolen property on a...
Austin police investigate fatal crash involving commercial vehicle
AUSTIN, Texas — A fatal collision involving a motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of one driver. Austin Police Department officers responded to the scene at the 13200 block of S. IH-35 SVRD SB at 4:18 a.m. on February 14, 2026. The deceased has been...
As drought risks linger, LCRA revisits water plan for Central Texas lakes
With municipal water demands increasing in Central Texas, the authority is set to tighten how it provides water for crop irrigation.
Dramatic video shows gunman opening fire during car repo in Texas, suspect arrested after...
A shocking video captured a suspect firing a gun during car repossession in Manor, Texas. The SUV was hit by a bullet, and the suspect was later arrested by police.
Fighting Homelessness In Austin With Tiny Houses
Since 2015, Austin has been home to a remarkable experiment in ending homelessness in Texas. The Community First! Village uses microhomes to help people transition out of chronic homelessness. It’s been a wild success, inspiring similar projects in Midland and Little Rock, Arkansas. Part of that success is an...
Former UTPD officer pleads guilty in hospital death case
Former University of Texas Police Department Officer Austin Dubois pleaded guilty Friday to official oppression, a Class A misdemeanor, following an investigation into allegations he used excessive force that led to the death of 37-year-old Laison Crenshaw during an arrest at the Dell Seton Medical Center two years...
Scheels targets an August opening for new Cedar Park location
The Cedar Park Scheels will be the company’s second Texas location. (Courtesy Scheels) Scheels announced on its website that the company will host a grand opening at its Cedar Park location on Aug. 29. Two-minute impact. The 300,000-square-foot store will feature 75 specialty shops, a 65-foot indoor Ferris wheel,...
Clyde city manager arrested by Austin police; no bond set
CLYDE, Texas — The City of Clyde announced Tuesday that City Manager Rodger Wayne Brown has been arrested, according to a statement posted by Mayor Stephen Steele on the city’s official Facebook page. Jail records from Travis County show Brown was arrested around 1 a.m. by the Austin...

















