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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Austin May 2 Elderly Texas restaurant owner attacked by suspects who refused to pay bill and are still on the loose A disturbing video has been released showing the moment an elderly Texas restaurant owner was attacked by a group of deadbeats who he says refused to pay for their meals at his eatery.
Austin May 1 With more than 60 overdoses and 9 killed, Texas capital seeing ‘unusually deadly’ string of opioid incidents Emergency personnel in Austin responded to a surge of "unusually deadly" drug overdoses on Monday and Tuesday, with more than 50 instances and eight fatalities.
Texas May 1 Guns confiscated from anti-Israel protesters at UT Austin, University of South Florida Weapons including guns were found by police at student protests at the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) this week, authorities say.
Texas April 25 UT Austin anti-Israel agitators freed after governor said they 'belong in jail' Anti-Israel protesters arrested at an anti-Israel rally at The University of Texas at Austin are being cut loose on Thursday after chaotic scenes on campus.
Media April 19, 2024 Judge shoots down Texas AG Paxton's attempt to block guaranteed income program Houston district Judge Ursula Hall shot down Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a guaranteed income program based on grounds that its unconstitutional.
Texas April 15, 2024 Suspect in deadly Texas DPS office crash now charged, facing $2M bail The 42-year-old man who allegedly drove an 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety office faces multiple charges, with bail set at $2 million.
Media April 12, 2024 Another Texas university drops DEI office, ‘approximately 20 associated jobs eliminated’ due to state law In an effort to comply with state law, University of Texas at Dallas will dissolve its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, according to an announcement from the university.
ENTERTAINMENT April 5, 2024 Country star Jelly Roll's private jet forced into emergency landing Country music star Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO's private jet had to make an emergency landing on Thursday night when flying to Austin, Texas, for the 2024 CMT Music Awards.
Homeless Crisis March 14, 2024 Debris from Austin homeless encampment falling into creek: ‘Insanity’ A new video from Austin resident Jamie Hammond shows a greenbelt along the bank of Barton Creek that has been devastated by a homeless encampment.
Austin March 11, 2024 Naked man breaks into Austin home, assaults resident, prompting hours-long standoff with police A naked man broke into the home of a Michael Cargill employee and assaulted a his wife prompting an hours-long standoff with the police, according to a report.
POLITICS March 5, 2024 Contentious election in Austin, Texas, matches Soros-backed DA against Dem challenger calling for 'change' Voters in Austin, Texas, will decide on Tuesday night whether George Soros-backed District Attorney Jose Garza will move on to the November election or fall to his Democrat challenger.
