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Driver Threatens Parking Officer During Ticket Dispute in Troy

Mayor condemns racial slurs and threats against municipal employee

New Details Expected on Deadly Buford's Bar Shooting

Austin Police Chief to Hold Press Conference on Mass Shooting That Left 4 Dead, 13 Injured

Austin Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, Investigators Probe Terrorism Link

Police release 911 calls, video as they investigate possible motive behind attack on Sixth Street

Police seek tips after deadly shooting at northeast Austin encampment

Austin police have identified the victim as 53-year-old Benjamin Biesecker, marking the city's 11th homicide of 2026.

Austin Shooter's Social Media Featured Hateful Posts: Reports

The gunman who killed three people and wounded several others outside a bar in Austin reportedly made multiple offensive posts on social media.

North Dakota State Grad Killed in Austin Shooting

Three dead, over a dozen injured in weekend attack

UT Student Savitha Shan Killed in Austin Mass Shooting

Shan's family remembers her as a "bright, compassionate, and deeply caring" young woman whose death has left an "irreplaceable void".

UT Student Leads Blood Drive After Austin Bar Shooting

Harper Lewis, a survivor of the Burford's bar shooting, spearheads a call to action to replenish the blood supply.

Shooting on Austin's 6th Street Leaves Up to 20 Injured

Police say suspect was shot by an officer and the scene is now secure.

Multiple Injured, Suspect Dead in Austin Shooting Incident

Authorities respond to 'shoot/stab hotshot' call near Rio Grande Street

Mass Shooting on Austin's 6th Street Leaves 4 Dead

At least 17 others transported to hospitals after gunfire near Buford's bar

Three Killed in Shooting at Austin Bar

Gunman among the dead after opening fire at popular Sixth Street nightspot

Gunman in Texas Bar Shooting Not on FBI's Radar, Authorities Say

Deadly attack leaves 3 dead, over a dozen wounded in Austin

Third Austin Shooting Victim Identified as Minnesota Native

Jorge Pederson, 30, was a businessman and MMA fighter who had just moved to Texas for a new job.

Gunman not on FBI radar before Texas bar attack

Authorities say the shooter who killed 3 and wounded over a dozen had not been previously identified as a threat.

Guns Used in Austin Bar Shooting Purchased Legally in 2017

The rifle and handgun used in the attack were legally acquired years before the incident.

Austin Police Provide Updates on Deadly Downtown Shooting

Authorities confirm a third victim died from the weekend attack as they continue investigating the complex crime scene.

3 Dead, 14 Injured in Austin Bar Shooting

Suspect killed by police after opening fire at popular beer garden

Shooting at Austin Bar Leaves 3 Dead, 14 Injured

Suspect killed by police after opening fire near University of Texas campus

Shooting at Austin Bar Leaves 3 Dead, 14 Injured

Authorities say a suspect was killed after opening fire at a popular beer garden in the city's entertainment district.