A man charged in connection with the death of an 80-year-old Pflugerville man earlier this month was previously convicted of murder in the 1980s, and law enforcement officials now say he might be linked to several cold cases.
Cases for three Austin police officers were presented to a special grand jury last week — and cases for an additional two officers were presented this week — stemming from May 2020 protests in Austin, according to the Austin Police Association.
Former Texas Secretary of State John Scott was appointed Wednesday by Governor Greg Abbott as interim Attorney General following the impeachment of Ken Paxton from the position.
An Austin firefighter was stabbed in the thigh Monday on Interstate 35 after a grass fire near the interstate and Riverside Drive, according to an arrest affidavit.
Affidavits obtained by KXAN detail what led to the murder charge Raul Meza Jr., 62, faces in the death of 80-year-old Pflugerville man Jesse Fraga.
Ted Lasso, Rebecca Welton, Roy Kent and Jamie Tartt are 8-week old shepherd mix puppies from Austin Pets Alive! and will serve as the honorary mascots for Austin FC's match against Minnesota United FC.
ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas will hold a virtual press conference at 10:30 a.m. to present the new campaign ERCOT is launching to "deliver clear and reliable messaging to all Texans around grid operations and conditions."
ROCKDALE, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The suspect and two victims in the Rockdale shooting and standoff have been identified. Rockdale Police Chief Jerry Meadors says that officers were dispatched to the 500 block of College Street in Rockdale at approximately 9:38 p.m. Tuesday regarding two gunshot victims. The victims have been identified as 39-year-old [...]
Although summer is a celebration for countless kids, it's also a very tough time for plenty of parents.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday Central Texas is the third fastest growing region in the country for veterans.
The makers of specialty license plates in Texas just launched a series of easy-to-remember customizable license plate messages.
In a matter of weeks, the state's largest refugee resettlement agency, Refugee Services of Texas (RST), went from suspending its operations to fully closing its offices statewide following a budget shortfall.
The Texas Attorney General's office warned consumers Tuesday to beware of companies that it said may be appearing as they are government agencies.
Anderson stuck out seven of the nine batters he faced after taking over for starter Martín Pérez in the fifth inning.
On May 24, Melendez set a franchise record for the Hops — the High Single-A affiliate for the Arizona Diamondbacks — with a 16-game hitting streak. He added three more hits the night after that against the Tri-City Dust Devils to extend his record to 17, and that's where it stopped.
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On the first full day of the first special legislative session, the House passed the two bills Gov. Greg Abbott called on lawmakers to pass, allowing for the Speaker to adjourn indefinitely Tuesday evening after the Senate passed conflicting legislation. In a dramatic 24 hour span, House and Senate lawmakers completed the [...]
There have been hundreds of payroll errors for Hays County employees in the recent months.
Denise Sumbling, 51, was walking to work when she was hit by a pickup truck near the intersection of Highway 123 and East Access Road, per preliminary reports from the San Marcos Police Department Collision Investigation Team. The driver of the pickup truck, Daniel Verdin, 66, did not remain on the scene.
An Austin man has been charged with deadly conduct – a misdemeanor –and endangering a child – a felony – after shooting dozens of rounds of bullets from his backyard into a wooded area with his three children, according to police documents. Those bullets ended up coming close to hitting a nearby family, per police documents.
Following a two-game sweep of Eagle Pass in the Region IV semifinals last week, the Chaps take on San Antonio Johnson in a best-of-three series Thursday-Saturday for the region championship and the right to play at Dell Diamond.
Now as the Ducks are a step away from the Class 4A state tournament, they are set to face the team that knocked them out the previous two seasons in the regional final — China Spring.
A bill that aimed to derail Project Connect, Austin's massive transportation plan, was killed in the regular session. But lobbyists and attorneys behind the “No Blank Checks” Act say legal challenges are still likely in the future.
Peak bee swarming season typically runs in Texas from late March through June. If you come across a bee swarm attack, here's what you need to do.
