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Man found dead with “obvious trauma” at Austin mobile home park
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Man found dead with “obvious trauma” at Austin mobile home park

AUSTIN, TX – A man was found deceased with “obvious trauma” at the Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park Saturday night, according to the Austin Police Department. APD provides update on homicide at Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park (Facebook) Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 1400 block of Frontier Valley Drive after receiving a high-priority “shoot stab hot shot” call. Upon arrival, officers located a Hispanic male with “obvious trauma” and immediately began medical aid until Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department arrived. The victim was pronounced deceased at approximately 10:56 p.m. The incident is being investigated as Austin's 44th homicide of 2025. Police said the victim was found on private property. His residence status is not known at this time. ...
Suspect in custody after shooting on East Round Grove Road in Lewisville
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Suspect in custody after shooting on East Round Grove Road in Lewisville

LEWISVILLE, TX – A shooting investigation is underway in the 300 block of East Round Grove Road, according to the Lewisville Police Department. The suspect has been taken into custody, and the victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police stated there is no threat to the public. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Man robbed and shot multiple times after stopping to check his vehicle near the Galleria
Houston

Man robbed and shot multiple times after stopping to check his vehicle near the Galleria

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot during a robbery after pulling over near a gas station at Westheimer and Chimney Rock late Friday night. https://youtu.be/2omSLCbftnM The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. According to Houston police, the adult male victim, who was unfamiliar with the area, had stopped to check his vehicle when he was approached by four unknown suspects and robbed at gunpoint. The suspects shot the victim three times in the arm, thigh, and leg before fleeing the scene. The victim then drove to the valet at the Westin Galleria hotel located at 5060 W Alabama, where he flagged down a Houston police officer working an extra job. He was transported to a hospital by Houston Fire Department personnel with noncritical, non-life-threatening injuries. If you have a...
Driver flees after fatally striking man on Eastex feeder road
Houston

Driver flees after fatally striking man on Eastex feeder road

HOUSTON, TX – An unidentified male pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing near the Eastex Freeway Southbound Feeder Road near the 3400 block of Sadler. https://youtu.be/WPF5iOkWq8c The crash occurred around 9:46 p.m. Friday. According to investigators, the man, described as a Black male, appeared to be crossing from the freeway when he was hit by an unknown vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Gov. Abbott says TEA investigating Texas educators over Charlie Kirk assassination posts
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Gov. Abbott says TEA investigating Texas educators over Charlie Kirk assassination posts

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investigating public school educators who allegedly posted or shared “reprehensible and inappropriate content” on social media regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. File Photo (November 2022) According to a letter from the TEA, several educators have made posts that are now being reviewed by the agency’s Educator Investigations Division to determine if they violate the Educators’ Code of Ethics. The letter, issued by Commissioner of Education Mike Morath, stated that while freedom of speech is protected, it does not grant “carte blanche authority to celebrate or sow violence against those that share differing beliefs and perspectives.” “Mr. Kirk was a father and a husband,” Morath wrote. “As a father...
Pflugerville police ask for help locating missing 15-year-old girl
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Pflugerville police ask for help locating missing 15-year-old girl

PFLUGERVILLE, TX – The Pflugerville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Izabella Villegas. Izabella was last seen on September 8, 2025. She is described as a Hispanic female, 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Pflugerville Police Department at 512-990-6700.
Deceased person, rifle found after Kingwood standoff and house fire during HCSO SWAT warrant service
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Deceased person, rifle found after Kingwood standoff and house fire during HCSO SWAT warrant service

KINGWOOD, TX – A man believed to be wanted on multiple charges, including felony assault, was involved in a standoff with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team on Thursday at a residence in the 2000 block of Shadow Rock Drive near Kingwood and Woodland Hills Drives. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies were serving a warrant for a 46-year-old male suspect facing a felony assault charge in Harris County and a possible protective order violation in Montgomery County. When deputies arrived around 11 a.m., the suspect reportedly refused to come out and allegedly fired shots from inside the home. No personnel were injured, but some first responders’ equipment was struck. Additional gunfire was reportedly heard from inside the residence. Sheriff Gonzalez confirmed that ...
Austin officer shot, woman killed, suspect wounded in Zilker Park shooting and manhunt
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Austin officer shot, woman killed, suspect wounded in Zilker Park shooting and manhunt

AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of September 10, 2025, in the 700 block of Azie Morton Road near Zilker Park. According to APD, officers were conducting a curfew check around 3:31 a.m. when they located a stolen vehicle. After calling for a tow, most officers departed to patrol other areas while Officer Adam Reinhart remained at the scene. At approximately 4:10 a.m., two individuals approached the tow truck driver, claiming ownership of the vehicle. As they began walking into a wooded area, Officer Reinhart followed, issued verbal commands, and announced that they were detained. The female subject, identified as Kay Smith, 30, began walking toward the officer, whil...
Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and truck on FM-1960 East
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Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and truck on FM-1960 East

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 8500 block of FM-1960 East. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the collision involved a motorcycle and a truck. One adult male was confirmed deceased at the scene. An adult female who was transported by Life Flight was later also confirmed deceased. The investigation is ongoing.
Man arrested after being found unconscious with gun in McDonald’s drive-thru
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Man arrested after being found unconscious with gun in McDonald’s drive-thru

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was arrested after deputies found him unconscious with a handgun in his hand in the drive-thru of a McDonald’s in the 27500 block of Cypresswood Drive. The incident occurred around 11:12 p.m. on September 10, 2025. Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded and located the male driver, identified as Cameron Bennett, passed out with a handgun in his left hand. Deputies secured the weapon before detaining him. According to Constable Mark Herman, Bennett was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. His bond was set at $100 out of County Court 7. If you have any information, you are urged to contact Constable Mark Herman’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.