City of Austin settles 78 civil lawsuits involving APD officers
Records reveal the city of Austin has paid millions in police-related lawsuits over the past five years. Some of the largest payouts stemmed from APD’s response to the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Records reveal the city of Austin has paid millions in police-related lawsuits over the past five years. Some of the largest payouts stemmed from APD’s response to the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Family searching for answers after victim found seriously injured in North Austin
Austin police are investigating the death of a man found along Metric Boulevard late last month. The victim’s family said they will not stop searching for answers until they know what happened.
Austin police are investigating the death of a man found along Metric Boulevard late last month. The victim’s family said they will not stop searching for answers until they know what happened.
Travis County DA defends approach of prosecuting police officers accused of excessive force
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is defending his approach to prosecuting police officers accused of using excessive force.
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is defending his approach to prosecuting police officers accused of using excessive force.
Mother remembers son shot, killed; charges dropped against his accused killer
The holiday season looks a lot different for one Austin mother whose son was shot and killed at a downtown gas station earlier this year.
The holiday season looks a lot different for one Austin mother whose son was shot and killed at a downtown gas station earlier this year.
Austin police report fewer homicides in 2025; two remain unsolved
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time: fewer homicides.
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time: fewer homicides.
Package thefts in Texas among worst in the country, report says
Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.
Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.
Round Rock police use robot during SWAT calls
When SWAT is called out, seconds matter and so does distance. Round Rock Police have a teammate built to take the first step, so officers don’t have to.
When SWAT is called out, seconds matter and so does distance. Round Rock Police have a teammate built to take the first step, so officers don’t have to.
Mother of teen shot 30 times disappointed in murderer's plea deal
The mother of a teen who was shot 30 times is disappointed in the plea deal her son’s killer was offered. Ervin Coronado-Palacio is set to spend 20 years in prison.
The mother of a teen who was shot 30 times is disappointed in the plea deal her son’s killer was offered. Ervin Coronado-Palacio is set to spend 20 years in prison.