Mansfield family found murdered in apartment north of Austin
Three members of a Mansfield family were found murdered inside an apartment in Georgetown, north of Austin. KXAN-TV, the NBC affiliate in Austin, reported that 34-year-old Alonzo Hawkins, his cousin, 39-year-old Doneisha Brooks and 8-year-old Olivia Brooks were all killed. Relatives told KXAN the three recently moved...
Round Rock, Midland massage parlors ordered to close after investigators find signs of human...
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Three Texas massage parlors have been ordered to shut down for one year following evidence of suspected human trafficking. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR) said it believes two businesses in Midland and one in Round Rock are all being used as "fronts for illegal activity,"...
Teen Arrested After Stabbing Woman in Manor Walmart Parking Lot with Victim in Stable...
A disturbance at a Manor Walmart culminated in a stabbing incident on Sunday evening, resulting in the arrest of a teenage girl and the hospitalization of a 32-year-old woman. According to CBS Austin, the altercation has been described by the Manor Police Department as a “family violence incident,” which unfolded in...
Timeline breaks down Zilker neighborhood shooting, alerts
Both the Austin Police Department and AISD police have vowed to improve communications and safety protocol following a shooting in the Zilker neighborhood Wednesday that injured an APD officer and left a woman braindead.
“Our girls are still dead”: Camp Mystic parents pushed for laws to protect kids...
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Matthew Childress arrived at Matt’s El Rancho, an Austin restaurant, on Sept. 4 with mixed feelings of anticipation and grief. He greeted the other parents with hugs.
Rents Drop Across the U.S.: Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Austin Have Had the Biggest...
Prime opportunities exist for renters across the U.S. as prices continue their two-year decline.
Austin man speaks on cartel-ordered murder
A South Austin man, now convicted of murder, opened up to detectives inside the interrogation room.
WilCo man takes plea deal for 2023 murder; victim’s mother addresses him in court
ROUND ROCK, Texas - A man has taken a plea deal for murdering his friend in 2023 and dumping his body in a different county. The hearing was also the first time the victim's mother addressed the suspect in court. The backstory:. On Oct. 5, 2023, Round Rock police say...
Austin Evening Briefing: Federal cuts impact Hispanic arts community
Good evening, Austin. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A stray shower or two may pop up again Tuesday afternoon, but the main weather story is the heat, with highs across the state above average, landing in the 90s. Wednesday will be...
Austin community steps up to read to newborn babies in Dell Children’s NICU
Newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit are getting an extra assist to help with their early brain development.