Affidavit reveals further details of what led to explosive detonation at South Austin home

Bomb technicians discovered TATP and MEKP, both highly combustible explosives, at the residence on Vintage Stave Road. AUSTIN, Texas — An affidavit revealed additional details on what led to an explosive being detonated at a South Austin home earlier this week. City leaders gathered Thursday to provide an update after the Austin Police Department (APD) … Read more

Witness: Woman beaten by group before being shot by FBI agent in Houston incident

An FBI agent shot a woman allegedly threatening him with a machete in Houston. HOUSTON — A woman was shot by an FBI agent after allegedly threatening him with a machete on Houston’s south side, according to witnesses and surveillance video obtained from the scene. The incident occurred near Anderson Road and Del Papa Street. … Read more

Man faces charges after threatening violence at Cibolo apartments, prompting SWAT standoff

Police said SWAT successfully deescalated a standoff with a man armed with an AR-15 style rifle, taking him into custody without incident. CIBOLO, Texas — Cibolo Police said SWAT was called to an apartment complex where an armed man made threats of violence Saturday afternoon. Police said officers were dispatched for a mental health call … Read more

Castle Hills police investigating after resident found dead in their home

Authorities believe the unidentified victim may have accidentally shot themselves Friday afternoon. SAN ANTONIO — Police are on the scene of a Castle Hill home where they responded to a call for gunfire and found a person dead inside.   At this point, local officials say, it’s believed the unidentified victim may have accidentally shot … Read more