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40 Dead in Crans-Montana Bar Fire; Investigation Underway

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 5, 2026

At a Glance 40 dead and 119 injured in a New Year's Eve blaze at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. Hundreds marched in silence after a Mass and...

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Three Teens Arrested After Spicewood Crime Roundup

Julia N. Fairmont January 5, 2026

At a Glance Three teens were arrested after a traffic stop in Spicewood. Police seized 14 stolen credit cards, firearms, and THC vape pens. The...

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Three Men Killed in Juarez Home Invasion on New Year’s Eve

Aiden V. Crossfield January 5, 2026

At a Glance 3 men were shot dead during a home invasion in Juarez on New Year's Eve. Police received a call at 9 p.m. about shots fired near Rayon...

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Two Men Arrested for Attempted Best Buy Break-In

Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance Two suspects arrested for attempting to break into a Best Buy early Saturday morning. One identified as 28-year-old Jaylon Jefferson of...

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Davis Attorneys Push to Suppress Nighttime Search in Tupac Case

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026

At a Glance Attorneys argue the nighttime search warrant in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case was unlawful. The defendant, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is...

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Austin Police Arrest Barricaded Suspect After Domestic Violence Call

Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance Austin Police Department responded to a barricaded suspect after a domestic violence call. The call was received at 4 a.m., SWAT...

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Hutto Police Slash Burglaries, But DWI Cases Rise

Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance 90 car burglaries and 71 building burglaries in 2024 (Jan-Oct) 35 car burglaries and 32 building burglaries in 2025 (Jan-Oct) DWI...

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Austin Records First Homicide of 2026 on Jan 1

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 4, 2026

At a Glance Austin reports its first homicide of 2026 on Jan 1. 2025 recorded 55 homicides, a 25 % decline from 2024's 72. Highest count since 2021,...

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Austin Homicides Reach 55 in 2025, Down from 72 in 2024

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance 55 homicides reported in Austin in 2025 as of Dec. 28. 72 homicides in 2024, down from 75 in 2023 but up from 71 in 2022. Record 90...

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Juarez Homicides Drop 16% to 928 in 2025, First Time Below 1,000 in Eight Years

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance 16% drop in homicides, 928 deaths in 2025 First time below 1,000 violent deaths in eight years Cameras, prosecutions and gang transfers...