Texas Senate Republicans and one Democrat approved the nomination of a formerly indicted Austin officer to a watchdog agency.

The father of a Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing a football star from a rival school over a seat at the stadium says his son is a “good kid” who was provoked to violence.

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

The vote is a show of strength for Texas Republican leadership after several members of the Senate Democratic Caucus sought to block the nomination.

FRISCO, Texas — One student died and another was arrested on a murder charge after a stabbing at a Frisco high school track meet Wednesday morning, police and family members confirmed to WFAA.

Police suspect Karmelo Anthony, 17, allegedly stabbed Austin Metcalf, 17, of Frisco ISD to death at a school track meet.

Police are searching for a Texas man who crashed his car while driving at 100 mph and fled the scene leaving his critically injured family in the ditch, police say

Downtown has been a priority for Austin police since January, when changes were announced to reopen Sixth Street to traffic. The changes were announced following the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, which eventually led to more safety measures.

In an attempt to increase police presence in high-crime areas, the Belton Police Department is looking to ramp up patrols over the remaining decade.