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Bell County Releases Video In Tiera Strand Investigation

Authorities hope new footage will generate leads in the 2023 death of the 25-year-old woman.

Security Guard Says Early Evacuation Could Have Saved Lives at Camp Mystic Flood

Testimony reveals missed chances to prepare and delayed decisions to evacuate during deadly 2025 flood.

Lehman High School Baseball Coach Placed on Leave Amid Bullying Probe

Ten students also suspended as district investigates serious pattern of misconduct

Security Guard Says Early Evacuation Could Have Saved Lives at Deadly Camp Flood

Camp Mystic security guard testifies about missed chances to prepare for storm and delayed evacuation orders.

5 Involved in Fatal Shooting at Northeast Austin Apartment Complex

Authorities arrest two adults, three juveniles in connection with the death of a 19-year-old man

5 Involved in Fatal Shooting at Northeast Austin Apartment Complex

Two men identified, charges pending against three juveniles

Camp Mystic Official Testifies About Delayed Death Reporting

Operator says she didn't realize state law required notifying regulators within 24 hours of camper deaths.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in South Austin Crash

Adult patient taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after single-vehicle incident on Ponciana Drive

One injured in shooting at SE Austin apartment complex

Police investigating incident at Caseybridge Court apartment complex

Camp Mystic official testifies deaths not reported to state agency

Operator says she did not think to report 27 camper deaths to regulators reviewing the camp's license application

Austin Police Seek Suspect in Downtown Bus Stop Stabbing

Surveillance footage shows the suspect boarding and exiting a CapMetro bus near the scene of the February attack.