Austin Police Shoot, Kill Man Suspected of Assaulting Woman

Authorities say police in Austin fatally shot a man who threatened to shoot arresting officers after assaulting a woman. Police Chief Brian Manley says officers responding Sunday evening to reports of a fight between the man and woman found the man in woods near the Pennybacker Bridge. The man can be heard on body camera […]

Austin Catholic Priest Accused of Assaulting Woman During Last Rites

A 75-year-old Catholic priest in Austin is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in hospice care, according to documents filed in court. Rev. Gerold Langsch faces a misdemeanor assault by contact charge in connection with an incident that allegedly took place in October 2018 at a woman’s home while she was in hospice care. The woman […]

Austin Boy Called ‘Little Hitler’ for selling Hot Chocolate to Raise Money for Border Wall

Austin American-Statesman, TexasPOSTED ON 11:55 AM FEBRUARY 21, 2019. A 7-year-old boy from the Austin area has received insults from community members, including being called “little Hitler,” after starting a hot chocolate stand earlier this week to raise money for President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. Benton Stevens wanted to contribute to the fund after […]

Constitutional Carry Bill Filed In State Legislature

Austin, TX  —  A Bedford representative is filing a bill which would allow anyone who legally owns a gun to carry it without a permit. Republican Representative Jonathan Stickland tells the Fort Worth Star-Telegram constitutional carry is popular within his district and is a legislative priority for the GOP. Texans can openly carry long guns […]

Austin Man Offers 3D Gun Blueprints Despite Court Ruling

(Austin, TX) — The American public can still buy blueprints for a 3D-printed gun despite a court ruling.

Dallas, Austin Said To Be Strong Contenders For Amazon HQ2

(Dallas, TX) — CNBC says Dallas and Austin are both strong contenders in the race to land Amazon’s second headquarters.

Equity Office Chief: Austin Unlikely To Change Its Name

(Austin, TX) — The city of Austin is not expected to get a new name.

Austin, TX, Told To Consider Name Change

(Austin, TX) — Austin city officials are being told to consider changing the city’s name.

Austin Bombing Suspect Dead

(Austin, TX) — The suspect in a string of package bombings in Texas is dead.

Texas Bombing Victims Knew Each Other

Anthony Stephen House and Draylen Mason went to church together and are from prominent black families.