March 3, 2026 Waymo autonomous car blocks ambulance crew responding to deadly Austin mass shooting Waymo self-driving car reportedly blocked ambulance responding to deadly Austin shooting, sparking concerns about autonomous vehicle emergency protocols.
March 3, 2026 Texas DA says no charges for police in terror attack response amid criticism of mandatory grand jury review Austin police officers who stopped a mass shooter could face a grand jury review despite being hailed as heroes for saving lives in a deadly nightclub attack.
March 3, 2026 Texas Democrat who backed police cuts faces criticism after thanking officers for saving lives Rep. Greg Casar faces backlash after praising Austin police's quick response to shooting despite previous support to cut funds for the Austin Police department.
March 3, 2026 Texas Democratic Senate candidates sidestep Islamic terrorism concerns following deadly Austin attack Texas Democratic Senate candidates Talarico and Crockett focused on gun control after Austin shooting, avoiding addressing possible Islamic terrorism concerns.
March 1, 2026 Deadly Austin shooting that killed 3 may be 'act of terrorism,' FBI says FBI investigates Austin shooting that killed 3, wounded 14 in downtown entertainment district as potentially an act of terrorism after Sunday rampage.
March 1, 2026 Austin police kill armed gunman after 3 die, 14 wounded in bar shooting A deadly shooting at an Austin entertainment district bar left three dead and 14 injured, highlighting ongoing safety concerns along the city's Sixth Street strip.
February 19, 2026 Texas judge declares yogurt shop murder suspects innocent after 34 years A Texas judge declared four men innocent in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders after 30-plus years. DNA evidence identified the real killer, ending a wrongful conviction.
February 13, 2026 Medical examiner determines Texas A&M student's manner of death as family attorney disputes finding: 'Flawed' Family members disputed a Texas A&M student's suicide ruling, calling the investigation "flawed." Attorney Tony Buzbee alleged police failed to review phone records.
January 7, 2026 Family of Brianna Aguilera sues over alcohol service ahead of death The family of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit, saying organizations illegally overserved alcohol before her fatal fall.
January 4, 2026 Off-duty deputy shot and killed while working security job in Texas, suspect apprehended Off-duty Caldwell County deputy shot and killed while working security at a nightclub in Austin, Texs. Police investigation ongoing.