Man accused of criminal mischief in ICE custody; attorney says case was never resolved in court

A man accused of criminal mischief in Hays County is now in ICE custody even though his case didn’t go to court. His attorney says a paperwork error short-circuited the justice process for his client.

Man in ICE custody despite case not going to court
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A man accused of criminal mischief in Hays County is now in ICE custody even though his case didn’t go to court. His defense attorney said a paperwork error short-circuited the justice process for his client. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis reports.

Hundreds of Hays CISD students leave campus to protest: district

Hays CISD says that hundreds of its students have left campus to stage protests Monday. Other districts in Central Texas also reported students leaving campus to protest

Move over, Phil: Texas Groundhog Day traditions that are bigger and better

In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.

14-year-old accused of fleeing in stolen truck in Hays County

A 14-year-old is one of two people arrested last week in Hays County after officials tracked stolen vehicles from the scene of several other vehicle break-ins. 

Austin winter storm: How to get emergency alerts in your county

As Central Texas preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.

3 teens arrested in Kyle in connection with car burglaries

Three teens were arrested earlier this week in Kyle in connection with a couple of car burglaries. One has five charges in the system, including possessing and consuming alcohol.

Hays County officials blast federal ICE agents for "zero respect" after local raids

Federal immigration operations in Kyle and Buda have sparked criticism from local officials over a lack of communication and concerns regarding a filmed arrest that left a detainee injured.

ICE operations sweep through Central Texas counties
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ICE operations in Hays County aren't new but Department of Homeland Security is conducting ICE operations on the ground without involvement or informing local law enforcement agencies in Central Texas.

ICE in Central Texas: Loved ones say detained man has "disappeared out of nowhere"

A Central Texas family says their loved one was arrested by ICE while on his way to work, and has seemingly disappeared. The family says they found out he'd been detained by videos online showing him bloody and with a black eye.

Theft ring busted for fraudulently buying trailers across Central Texas

A theft ring that's been fraudulently buying trailers across Central Texas has been busted. This comes after a multi-month investigation.

ICE deportation cases with Austin ties
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The Trump administration has apologized for a mistake in the deportation of a college student who was trying to surprise her family in Austin for Thanksgiving. Her case comes as another Central Texas family said a loved one arrested by ICE has seemingly disappeared

Austin Police Department to update policy on ICE cooperation

The Austin Police Department will update their policy on how they cooperate with federal immigration agents.

Rabies outbreak confirmed in Hays County wildlife; most cases involve foxes

An outbreak of rabies has been confirmed in wildlife in Hays County and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to vaccinate their pets and livestock and report any unusual animal activity.