Protest at City Hall following announcement in Breonna Taylor case
A protest is being held at Austin City Hall following the latest update in the Breonna Taylor case.
APD looking for suspect in 2019 assault of same sex couple
Frank Macias has two outstanding warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the January 2019 assault. He has failed to appear in court according to APD.
Approximately 200 people attend demonstration for Breonna Taylor
The demonstration demanding justice for 26-year-old Breonna Taylor took place at Austin City Hall.
Protest at City Hall to demand justice for Breonna Taylor
The protest at City Hall is to stand in solidarity with the Q4BL Team in Baltimore, says a Facebook event hosted by the Black Austin Coalition and Austin Justice Coalition.
Protected bike lanes coming to Congress Avenue in downtown Austin
Permanent protected bicycle lanes are coming to Congress Avenue in downtown Austin.
AFD fire chief offers $1K reward for stolen motorcycle
The bike was stolen just after midnight on September 11 by two people caught on security cameras in the parking garage of his building off Rainey Street.
Public safety commission considers decommissioning APD headquarters
During the discussion, commissioners heard from representatives of nonprofits dedicated to housing, and tenants' rights interested in moving into the building.
March and rally in Austin for murdered Ft. Hood Spc. Vanessa Guillen
Organizers said the event was held to demand a congressional investigation into Guillen's case. Friends and family say they deserve to know what happened, the identities of all those involved, and why Guillen wasn't safe on post.
Families of officers who died from COVID-19 push for line of duty death designation
CLEAT has been pushing for the governor to make COVID-19 related deaths presumptive for law enforcement and first responders.
Close friend remembers woman killed in downtown Austin
Linda Addis shared memories and photographs of Amy Warner, the homeless woman killed during a fight between Hurricane Laura evacuees in downtown Austin.
Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Austin Transportation to update on-street parking system starting Sept 1
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, time limits will be lifted and a tiered payment system for on-street parking will be implemented with gradually increasing rates after two hours.
Person rescued after getting stuck on crane in Downtown Austin
The rescue happened at a construction site in the 700 block of East 3rd Street.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in downtown Austin
Austin Animal Services and Austin Public Health are asking the community to take precautions with wildlife after a raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus.
APD: Woman shot to death after fight between two groups of hurricane evacuees
Austin police say responded to multiple fight calls at around 12:30 a.m. to the intersection of East Sixth and Brazos Street.
Police asking for witnesses to Garrett Foster shooting to come forward
Police in Austin are asking for potential witnesses to the shooting of Garrett Foster to come forward.
Texas bars with ability to serve food may apply to reopen
For many bar owners, new TABC rules allowing them to reopen as food establishments is the chance to reopen and get back to work.
UT Austin still planning for 25 percent occupancy at football games
University officials are requesting students returning to campus quarantine for two weeks before attending any school activities.
Austin surgeons shocked by injuries protesters sustained by bean bag rounds
Over a span of two days in late May, Dell Seton Medical Center treated 19 protesters with severe injuries.
APD: Body found in downtown Austin
When police arrived on scene they found an adult body in about one foot of water. The person was declared dead on scene.