Council lifts public drinking ban in East, Southeast Austin
Austin City Council has unanimously passed a resolution that lifts public alcohol consumption bans in areas in the east and southeast parts of town.
Austin City Council has unanimously passed a resolution that lifts public alcohol consumption bans in areas in the east and southeast parts of town.
California to study reparations for Black Americans
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
Fort Worth officer fired for racially insensitive Facebook post
The Fort Worth Police Department said it received numerous complaints about Officer Roger Ballard's "racially insensitive and grossly inappropriate" post on social media.
The Fort Worth Police Department said it received numerous complaints about Officer Roger Ballard's "racially insensitive and grossly inappropriate" post on social media.
Breonna Taylor case: Kentucky AG's office moves to delay release of grand-jury records
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office on Wednesday announced it moved to delay the release of grand-jury records in the controversial March police shooting of Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office on Wednesday announced it moved to delay the release of grand-jury records in the controversial March police shooting of Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
9 charged after McCloskey confrontation won't be prosecuted
St. Louis prosecutors have declined to prosecute nine people charged with trespassing on the private property of a gun-wielding couple who pointed weapons at them during a confrontation.
St. Louis prosecutors have declined to prosecute nine people charged with trespassing on the private property of a gun-wielding couple who pointed weapons at them during a confrontation.
Kentucky AG agrees to release grand jury tapes in Breonna Taylor case
Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron agreed to release recordings of the secret grand jury proceedings that considered charges against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron agreed to release recordings of the secret grand jury proceedings that considered charges against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
DA denies indictment against Sheriff Chody is politically motivated
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody is accused of interfering with the in-custody death of Javier Ambler by allegedly tampering with evidence.
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody is accused of interfering with the in-custody death of Javier Ambler by allegedly tampering with evidence.
Javier Ambler's family reacts to indictment against Sheriff Chody
The attorney representing the family of Javier Ambler has released a statement in reaction to an indictment against Williamson County Sheriff Chody.
The attorney representing the family of Javier Ambler has released a statement in reaction to an indictment against Williamson County Sheriff Chody.
GBI completes investigation into death of Rayshard Brooks
The GBI has now turned over the results of its investigation to the Fulton County District Attorney.
The GBI has now turned over the results of its investigation to the Fulton County District Attorney.
Breonna Taylor case: Officer pleads not guilty following grand jury indictment
Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors.
Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors.
Coach leaves 'All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ' note, quits team
Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.
Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.
Sheriff Chody indicted on tampering charge for Javier Ambler case
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody has been indicted on a tampering charge in connection to the case surrounding the death of Javier Ambler.
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody has been indicted on a tampering charge in connection to the case surrounding the death of Javier Ambler.
Illinois college football coach leaves 'All Lives Matter' note, quits team
An Illinois State football coach abruptly quit the team Thursday, leaving a note on the door while exiting the facility.
An Illinois State football coach abruptly quit the team Thursday, leaving a note on the door while exiting the facility.
Whataburger employee says wearing Black Lives Matter mask got her fired
A former Whataburger employee in Fort Worth, Texas, has filed a discrimination complaint against the company Wednesday after she says she was fired for wearing a Black Lives Matter Mask, according to a report by the Forth Worth Star-Telegram.
A former Whataburger employee in Fort Worth, Texas, has filed a discrimination complaint against the company Wednesday after she says she was fired for wearing a Black Lives Matter Mask, according to a report by the Forth Worth Star-Telegram.
Newsom signs law requiring California to house transgender inmates based on gender identity
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity — but only if the state does not have “management or security concerns.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity — but only if the state does not have “management or security concerns.”
Video shows deputy striking man with riot shield during Breonna Taylor protest in West Hollywood
Five of the six protesters arrested during a third night of protests in the name of Breonna Taylor -- the Black woman fatally shot by Louisville, Kentucky police in a botched drug raid in March -- have been cited and released, a sheriff's watch sergeant said Saturday.
Five of the six protesters arrested during a third night of protests in the name of Breonna Taylor -- the Black woman fatally shot by Louisville, Kentucky police in a botched drug raid in March -- have been cited and released, a sheriff's watch sergeant said Saturday.
First ever all-female crew makes history at Florida fire department
“It is beyond empowering to stand alongside these strong women."
“It is beyond empowering to stand alongside these strong women."
Longhorn band expected to perform "The Eyes of Texas"
In a letter, Dean Douglas Dempster said that when the band performs, it will be expected to perform the song that has been at the center of controversy for quite some time due to its racial ties.
In a letter, Dean Douglas Dempster said that when the band performs, it will be expected to perform the song that has been at the center of controversy for quite some time due to its racial ties.
Trump unveils 'Platinum Plan' for Black Americans at campaign event in Atlanta
President Donald Trump visited Atlanta on Friday for a campaign event and unveiled his plan to increase access to capital for Black Americans, the "Platinum Plan."
President Donald Trump visited Atlanta on Friday for a campaign event and unveiled his plan to increase access to capital for Black Americans, the "Platinum Plan."
Breonna Taylor case: Family demands release of evidence
Taylor’s aunt read a statement on behalf of Palmer, saying the entire justice system failed her. A spokesperson for Cameron said prosecutors and grand jury members are bound by the facts.
Taylor’s aunt read a statement on behalf of Palmer, saying the entire justice system failed her. A spokesperson for Cameron said prosecutors and grand jury members are bound by the facts.