Recent crimes lead to examination of violence connected to the homeless
Is there an increase in homeless crime?
Suspicious death at southeast Austin homeless camp being investigated as a murder
An arrest warrant has been issued for Danny Wing for the murder of David Garcia Tovar.
APD releases call response time for S. Congress stabbing that left one dead
"According to Emergency Communications Standard Operating Procedures for Priority 2 calls, dispatchers should send the two closest available units within five minutes of the call entering the queue. This did not occur and is part of the internal review," police said.
Gov. Abbott orders TxDPS to expand patrols around state buildings in Austin
Starting Monday, troopers will patrol two block areas around all state-owned property. Not just downtown but apparently throughout Austin.
Gov. Abbott pens letter to TxDPS, troopers ordered to do extra patrols around state buildings
In a letter penned to the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor Abbott has ordered DPS troopers to do extra patrols around state facilities.
Family and friends remember victim of S. Congress fatal stabbing
Johnathon Aguilar was killed on Friday during a violent attack in a shopping center on South Congress. He was 34 years old.
Fatal stabbing on S. Congress sparks homeless policy debate among state and city leaders
During the arrest, the suspect broke free and entered Freebirds World Burrito where police report the suspect stabbed two employees before jumping off the roof and injuring himself.
Austin attacker sentenced to 200 days in jail released two weeks later
His 200-day sentence included credit for the 73 days he already spent in jail, but the victims in his case never thought he would be back on the streets so soon.
Alabama police chief offers 'sincerest apology' after officer's 'homeless quilt' Facebook post
In the post, two officers are shown with attached cardboard signs, apparently confiscated from homeless individuals panhandling for money.
Man who attacked woman on Congress Avenue Bridge accepts plea deal
The man who attacked a woman on the Congress Ave Bridge has accepted a plea deal on Wednesday.
From homeless to housed: Downtown court provides path to housing, social services
The court prides itself on being a problem-solving court with a rehabilitative approach. It seems to be working for many.
DACC's Intensive Care Management helps Austin homeless, reduces repeat citations by 99%
The Downtown Austin Community Court is reporting a dramatic decrease in repeated offenses among the homeless community served by their Intensive Case Management program.