A body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Austin early Friday morning. Police were called for a welfare check after witnesses reported seeing a body floating in the water. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being investigated as a homicide.
Austin Police Department, Investigating death; Austin Fire Department, Assisted with body recovery; Austin-Travis County EMS, Responded and pronounced person dead and 1 more
Joshua Joseph Kofnovec, 46, of Billington, was sentenced Friday to automatic life in prison after a Limestone County jury convicted him of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by exposure in the October 2023 abuse of a 5-year-old girl. The sentence was automatic due to his prior 2023 Hill County conviction for indecency with a child by contact.
Joshua Joseph Kofnovec, defendant, convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by exposure; Judge Amy Ward, 77th State District Court judge who sentenced defendant; Beth Toben, Assistant District Attorney who prosecuted the case and 1 more
A 22-year-old woman was killed and a 22-year-old man was seriously injured in a suspected shooting at a Northeast Side home in San Antonio on Wednesday evening. Investigators believe the man shot the woman before shooting himself.
Jessica Villanueva, Woman killed; 22-year-old man, Injured in shooting; Homeowner, Called 911 after finding injured parties and 1 more
The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking new information about the February 7, 1995 murder of Celia Loya, 30, in El Paso. The reward for tips leading to an arrest has been increased to $6,000.
$$6,000 for reward for information leading to arrest
Texas Department of Public Safety, seeking tips; El Paso Police Department, investigating agency; Texas Rangers, investigating agency and 1 more
A 15-year-old from Katy died after his electric bike collided with a car driven by an 18-year-old pizza delivery driver in Fort Bend County on October 10. The teen was riding southbound against traffic with no lights when he hit a Honda Civic traveling northbound.
15-year-old boy from Katy, e-bike rider killed in crash; 18-year-old from Fulshear, pizza delivery driver; Eric Fagan, Fort Bend County Sheriff and 1 more
The Harris County Sheriff's Office conducted an active shooter response training exercise Thursday night at Wildcat Electrical Supply in Crosby. The drill was part of the agency's emergency preparedness efforts.
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Agency conducting active shooter training exercise; Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff overseeing training
Jeffrey Lee Devorah was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Tiffany Lynette Garza, who disappeared in March 2019 in Atascosa County. An Atascosa County jury found Devorah guilty on Aug. 13. Human remains believed to be Garza's were found in a burn pit.
Jeffrey Lee Devorah, Man convicted and sentenced for Garza's murder; Tiffany Lynette Garza, Murder victim; Audrey Gossett Louis, Atascosa County's 81st Judicial District Attorney and 2 more
A 25-year-old father and his 4-year-old son from Norman, Oklahoma, went missing Sunday evening. On Wednesday, two bodies were found in Gainesville, Texas, during the search for them. Police identified the deceased as Caleb Furley and his son, 4-year-old Andres "Harry" Furley.
Caleb Furley, deceased 25-year-old father from Norman, Oklahoma; Andres 'Harry' Furley, deceased 4-year-old son from Norman, Oklahoma; Gainesville Police Department, located the bodies and investigated and 2 more
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on North Lamar Boulevard in North Austin on the night of Oct. 13. The driver remained at the scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with police. The crash is Austin's 66th fatal collision of 2026.
Austin Police Department, investigating agency; Austin-Travis County EMS, emergency responders
Detention Deputy Karla Beltran was fired by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office after photographs of her posing with female inmates in jail and posted on social media circulated online. The images showed Beltran in uniform on one side of glass with detainees on the other, making gestures including flipping the bird, peace signs, and sticking out her tongue.
Karla Beltran, Detention Deputy, Bexar County Sheriff's Office; Bexar County Sheriff's Office, employer that fired Beltran
Boil water notices were issued in three Texas cities due to water pressure drops and maintenance. City of Killeen issued a notice for a water meter relocation. Texarkana Water Utilities issued a notice for the Shadow Brooke Street area after water pressure loss. City of Fort Worth issued a notice for the Ventana neighborhood in Southwest Fort Worth.
City of Killeen, Water and Sewer Services, Issued boil water notice; Texarkana Water Utilities, Issued boil water notice; City of Fort Worth, Issued boil water notice and 1 more
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is investigating whether an ICE agent intentionally struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a vehicle during an attempted traffic stop on October 10 in northwest Houston, leaving him hospitalized with leg and hip injuries. Teare said he is considering charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; ICE disputes that the striking was intentional.
Sean Teare, Harris County District Attorney; Miguel Parra-Hernandez, Man struck by ICE vehicle; ICE, Federal agency involved in incident and 3 more
Albuquerque Police Department detectives found a stolen white SUV with Texas plates during an anti-crime operation at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The vehicle is tied to a Texas homicide and missing person investigation involving Richard Pastor Perez, who is suspected of killing his estranged wife. An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for Perez by Denton authorities.
Richard Pastor Perez, suspect in killing his estranged wife; Marjulin Daiuru Briceño Arrieta, alleged victim; Albuquerque Police Department, located vehicle and assisted Denton Police and 2 more
A Central Texas resident purchased boxes at an estate sale and discovered six World War II-era grenades inside. The Austin Police Department's Bomb Squad responded, confirmed the grenades were live and active, and safely removed them after render-safe procedures.
Austin Police Department Bomb Squad, confirmed grenades were live and active, assessed devices via X-ray examination, conducted render-safe procedures; Austin Police Association, posted incident details to Instagram
A 49-year-old Big Spring man was arrested on a murder charge following a domestic disturbance at a Howard County residence. Elizabeth Cervantes, 38, was found dead inside. Gonzalez led law enforcement on a vehicle pursuit before being apprehended in Dawson County.
$$2 million for bond
Zyon Gonzalez, suspect arrested on murder charge; Elizabeth Cervantes, victim, 38 years old; Texas Department of Public Safety, law enforcement agency and 4 more
Deputies recovered the body of an unidentified man from Possum Kingdom Lake near Graford on Sunday morning. Investigators believe the body had been in the water for at least 48 hours.
Palo Pinto Sheriff's Office, Law enforcement agency conducting investigation; Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens, Emergency responders
Two parents have been charged with two counts of felony murder each following the deaths of their two young children in an August RV fire in Liberty County. The children—a 3-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy—were found dead inside the travel trailer on August 11.
$$1 million for bond
Matthew Allen Chambers, charged with two counts of felony murder; Meaghan Michelle Herrod, charged with two counts of felony murder; Liberty County Fire Marshal's Office, conducted investigation and 3 more
Susan Rowley, a Lubbock County Justice of the Peace, posted a video on social media claiming that Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish made unwanted sexual advances toward her during a private meeting. Rowley said she met with Parrish in his office and that he made physical sexual advances at the end of their conversation. Parrish denied the allegation as "preposterous."
Susan Rowley, Lubbock County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2; Curtis Parrish, Lubbock County Judge
A traffic dispute near Eastlake Boulevard and Rojas Drive in East El Paso County escalated when a man allegedly threw rocks at another driver and his BMW, shattering windows and striking the victim. Edgar Sanchez was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
$$5,000 for property damage from rock-thrown assault
Edgar Sanchez, Man arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Agency that investigated and arrested suspect