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Austin Man Charged in Viral Dog Abuse Video

Arrest follows public outcry over disturbing footage of man mistreating Blue Lacy dog

Austin Police Investigating 10th Fatal Crash of the Year

The latest incident occurred on South I-35 early Tuesday morning.

Texas A&M Student's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Disputes Findings

Brianna Aguilera's mother claims investigation into her daughter's death should be reopened

Texas A&M Student's Death Ruled Suicide by Medical Examiner

Brianna Aguilera, 19, died after falling from a West Campus high-rise in Austin in November 2025.

Medical Examiner Rules Brianna Aguilera's Death a Suicide

Family disputes the finding, alleging overserving at a university event contributed to her fall from a 17th-floor apartment.

Texas A&M Student's Death Ruled Suicide After 17-Floor Fall

Brianna Aguilera's family disputes the findings and continues their own investigation.

Suspect Charged with Murder After Man Dies from Apartment Attack

Raymond Ware, 38, faces murder charge after victim succumbs to injuries from January incident

Man charged with murder after assaulting elderly man in East Austin

The victim died from his injuries a week after the initial assault

One dead, three injured in east Austin crash

Collision on Loyola Lane leaves one person dead, three others hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries

College Student, 21, Dies After Being Run Over by His Own Truck

George Whittenburg was remembered as 'disarmingly vulnerable yet courageous' after the freak incident in Athens, Georgia.