Man arrested after pulling rifle on Black Lives Matter protesters in Upland

A video posted to social media showed the moment supporters of President Donald Trump and hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in Upland on Monday afternoon.

Austin Justice Coalition calls on city to defund Austin Police Department

AJC also called for the city to divest APD and instead invest money in "health, housing & direct pandemic assistance by reallocating at least $70 million for the RISE fund to cover basic needs of Austin families most impacted by the pandemic." 

Small businesses bearing brunt of protest destruction

Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.

Floyd family attorney predicts three other Minneapolis police officers will be charged by next week

Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter but the other officers involved in the incident have not had charges brought against them – something Crump suggested he had been told would soon change.

Texas DPS director says Antifa to blame for looting at Capital Plaza Target

"Ironically those acts of violence and vandalism, they are overshadowing the death of George Floyd rather than shining a light on the injustice that occurred," Abbott said. "They drown out the voices of those who are seeking to protest peacefully.” 

President of APD’s Police Union says officers are being stretched thin

Monday night's images of officers and protestors coming together peacefully are the tone Casaday hopes will be carried into further protests as activists call for a change in policing.

Fulton County DA: 6 APD officers charged in arrest of college students pulled from car

Six officers with the Atlanta Police Department are facing charges after two college students were dragged from their car and tased, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said.

Curfews, pandemic test voters in primaries held amid unrest

Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests on Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.

‘Beautiful moment’: Protesters cheer for NJ police officers kneeling during Black Lives Matter rally

While many have criticized local law enforcement for their tactics against demonstrators in protests over the death of George Floyd, some police and deputies are being praised for crossing the line and participating in the protests. 

Protests in Austin take a different tone as officers, troopers joined protestors

The images may offer hope for more productive conversations, but community activist and executive director of the Austin Justice Coalition Chas Moore said Tuesday that he also has conflicting emotions about them.

'It is time for America to examine our tragic failures': George W. Bush speaks on George Floyd death

Former President George W. Bush weighed in on the death of George Floyd with a lengthy statement issued on Tuesday, saying he and former first lady Laura Bush “are anguished by the brutal suffocation” of Floyd, who died during an encounter with Minneapolis police May 25.

FOX 7 Discussion: People using COVID-19 funds to help damaged businesses

Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about funds for restaurants damaged by looting and vandalism.

FOX 7 Discussion: What is the best way to unify our country?

State Rep. Sheryl Cole and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss recent messages from Trump and Biden on protests.