Social distancing squares implemented at downtown Austin park
The squares were originally installed just prior to the 4th of July weekend, which saw the Barton Creek Greenbelt and all other park amenities closed.
Texas DPS arrests two more for crimes related to Texas State Capitol protests in May
DPS says both arrests are the result of ongoing investigations by special agents and crime analysts.
Austin Convention Center being set up to care for people sick with COVID-19
The Austin Convention Center has been used before to care for large groups of people, but that has typically involved hurricane evacuees.
Search for suspect who opened fire on group of people in downtown Austin
The male suspect approached a large group of people in the area and opened fire.
Texas DPS arrests two for felonies, misdemeanors related to Texas State Capitol protests in May
DPS says both arrests are the result of ongoing investigations by Special Agents who reviewed hundreds of hours of videos from various media platforms, surveillance camera footage, law enforcement databases and open-source information over the last several weeks.
Austin Transportation piloting e-scooter parking, charging stations
The temporary stations are primarily located downtown and were chosen based on e-scooter travel patterns and data collected since April 2018.
Bars close again in Texas after Gov. Abbott scales back reopening plans
Friday night on Sixth Street hasn't been this quiet since bars were allowed to reopen at a limited capacity a month ago.
Suspect arrested for causing damage to Texas State Capitol during May protest
23-year-old Keegan Dalton Godsey was arrested without incident for felony criminal mischief, riot and interference with public duties, and Godsey was booked into the Travis County Jail.
Businesses in Austin now to require all customers wear face-coverings
One business in downtown Austin already requires masks, and also has implemented other safety steps as well.
Five people injured in downtown Austin shooting
Austin Police responded to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday morning at the 500 block of east 7th street, near the Arch.
Hundreds march from East Austin to the Texas State Capitol
Protests and marches have been going on for weeks and those who attended the march Friday say they don't plan on stopping any time soon.
Austin approves temporary bike lanes on Congress Avenue
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
JUST America organization says it supports resignation of APD Chief Manley
JUST America recently held a news conference with Chief Manley saying it had proposed changes to the police department that needed to be implemented to reform the department and that Chief Manley had agreed to them.
'Black Austin Matters' painted onto Congress Avenue in downtown Austin
The Transportation Department tweeted out about the project at just after 8 a.m. saying, "Congress Avenue is a canvas of our city."
Pregnant Black woman shot with non-lethal force by Austin police calls for accountability
Martin says she believes she was shot in the stomach with a rubber bullet. She says she was dragged onto the ground by Austin police while she was peacefully protesting with her husband.
Educators gather to protest police brutality, advocate for Black Lives Matter movement
The march is bringing together a coalition of teachers, administrators, students, and families from around Central Texas.
Austin police asking for help in finding 22-year-old woman missing since late April
Susanna Duncan was last seen at 7th Street and I-35 on April 21 just after 4 a.m. She was reported missing on Sunday, May 24.
APD confirms L-RAD seen on top of police headquarters Saturday
APD says that although the device has other capabilities, they use it as a public announcement system to "notify individuals who are breaking the law."
Protesters weigh in on debate about removing Confederate monuments
Here in Austin, there are three confederate monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol: The Confederate Soldiers Monument, Terry’s Texas Rangers, and Hood’s Texas Brigade.
Brother of Justin Howell speaks out on use of less-lethal munitions
Around 11 p.m. on May 31, Justin Howell, a political science student, was filming a protest at Austin Police Headquarters on his cellphone.