Vigil held in Austin after 1 officer killed, another injured in hostage situation
The officer killed in the shooting was identified by the Austin Interim Chief of Police as Officer Jorge Pastore.
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The officer killed in the shooting was identified by the Austin Interim Chief of Police as Officer Jorge Pastore.
First responders received a call around 3:00 a.m. Saturday with a victim screaming that she was being stabbed.
The settlement brings the total amount Austin officials have approved for people injured in the May 2020 protests to over $13 million.
Eight Austin police officers indicted for their actions during the 2020 George Floyd protests and riots have each been released on a $1 cash bond.
It ranks among the most indictments on a single police department in the U.S. over tactics used by officers during the widespread protests.
Lewis "Andy" Traylor of the Austin Police Department was pronounced dead Saturday while hospitalized from the Wednesday morning crash.
A deadly weekend mass shooting in Austin's famed entertainment district arose from a feud between two groups of Central Texas teenagers, according to a police affidavit filed Wednesday.
One suspect is in custody and another is at large after a shooting that injured 14 people in a popular entertainment district in downtown Austin early Saturday, police said.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed he would sign legislation that would make it harder for communities to defund the police after a weekend shooting in Austin.
Austin police Officer Christopher Taylor is accused in the warrant of murder in the April 24, 2020 shooting death of Michael Ramos.
Calls for Brian Manley to resign have been persistent since the April police killing of Michael Ramos, who was driving away from officers.
A Texas law enforcement association erected two billboards last week, warning drivers to enter Austin at their own risk after the city reduced its police department budget.
In a unanimous vote, the Austin City Council moved to cut the police department's $434 million budget by about one-third next year and move the money to social services.
An Army sergeant says he's the person who shot and killed a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin Saturday night and he did it in self-defense, according to the Dallas law firm representing him.
"This incident is of immense importance to our community and has generated questions that deserve answers," Austin Police said in a statement.
Sheila Foster said she was told her son was pushing his fiancee, who uses a wheelchair, through an intersection when the suspect was driving "erratically" through the crowd.
Firefighters arrived at the scene around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, but the piece of public art was already destroyed.
The move only requires officers to pursue felony marijuana cases, where there is an intent to sell. Misdemeanor cases would be dismissed.
An Austin man who was arrested for fighting with his stepson is accused of threatening to kill all the students at the high school the teen attends.
Baby Elijah has been found safe and is now with Child Protective Services.
The woman reported Rev. Gerold Langsch first anointed her chest with holy water, then began to apply lotion, massaging a breast, pinching a nipple and asking "Does that feel good?"
Cory Harris reported to the Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit that he was moving to Dallas on February 15, but he has yet to register with Dallas Police.
Federal officials say the man suspected in a series of bombings in Austin last year had no known links to international terror groups or domestic hate groups.
Hurst Police said she is safe but had no further details at this time.
The suspected Austin bomber called himself a "psychopath" in a recorded confession and said he felt no remorse for deadly explosions that killed two people and terrorized the city, a U.S. congressman said Saturday.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
The land offer highlights the divide between states and local governments on supporting or resisting Trump's mass deportation plans.
Matthew Goode loves cereal so much that he opened The Spelled Milk, where cereal becomes dessert.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.
If you are headed out this evening, grab a jacket. Winds will subside, but temperatures will cool quickly with dry air in place.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
The land offer highlights the divide between states and local governments on supporting or resisting Trump's mass deportation plans.
Matthew Goode loves cereal so much that he opened The Spelled Milk, where cereal becomes dessert.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
The land offer highlights the divide between states and local governments on supporting or resisting Trump's mass deportation plans.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Florida Atlantic fired coach Tom Herman on Monday with two games left in his second season at the school, neither of which resulted in a winning record.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Jake Paul's promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas since 2021.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
