Austin City Council approves second resolution to increase safety on Rainey Street
The City Council passed another resolution to make the entertainment district safer. The resolution tasks the interim city manager to look into installing HALO cameras around the area and working with bars to prevent over-serving.
The City Council passed another resolution to make the entertainment district safer. The resolution tasks the interim city manager to look into installing HALO cameras around the area and working with bars to prevent over-serving.
Daniel Perry murder case: Defense team claims jury misconduct in motion for new trial
Four days after Daniel Perry was convicted by a jury of murder for killing protester Garrett Foster, his defense team called for a new trial. The motion claims excluded evidence and jury misconduct.
Four days after Daniel Perry was convicted by a jury of murder for killing protester Garrett Foster, his defense team called for a new trial. The motion claims excluded evidence and jury misconduct.
Austin police looking for driver who hit pedestrian, another car in deadly hit-and-run
Austin police are looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a pedestrian on the I-35 service road near 6th Street. Police say the driver also hit another car before fleeing the scene.
Austin police are looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a pedestrian on the I-35 service road near 6th Street. Police say the driver also hit another car before fleeing the scene.
Daniel Perry murder case: Attorney files motion for retrial
An attorney for Sgt. Daniel Perry has filed a motion for a new trial after a jury recently found Perry guilty of murder in the death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
An attorney for Sgt. Daniel Perry has filed a motion for a new trial after a jury recently found Perry guilty of murder in the death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
Daniel Perry murder case: Travis County DA asks to present evidence to Board of Pardons and Paroles
Travis County District Attorney José Garza has written to the Board to request an meeting ‘to present evidence considered by the jury’ in Daniel Perry’s murder trial.
Travis County District Attorney José Garza has written to the Board to request an meeting ‘to present evidence considered by the jury’ in Daniel Perry’s murder trial.
Daniel Perry sentencing might not matter as Gov. Abbott calls for pardon
After Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder, a judge will be the one to sentence him. It is a sentencing that might not matter since the Gov. Abbott announced he wants to pardon Perry.
After Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder, a judge will be the one to sentence him. It is a sentencing that might not matter since the Gov. Abbott announced he wants to pardon Perry.
Gov. Abbott calls for Daniel Perry pardon after found guilty of murder in death of protester in 2020
On Friday, April 7, Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder in death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
On Friday, April 7, Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder in death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
Safety measures to increase in Rainey Street area after recent drownings, city says
Almost a week after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, the City of Austin announced increased safety measures around the area this weekend.
Almost a week after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, the City of Austin announced increased safety measures around the area this weekend.
Daniel Perry found guilty of murder in death of Austin protester in 2020, jury states
On Friday, April 7, Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder in death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
On Friday, April 7, Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder in death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
APD detectives asking for help solving 2019 cold case murder
The Austin Police Department (APD) Cold Case Unit requests the public's help in solving a cold case murder that happened four years ago.
The Austin Police Department (APD) Cold Case Unit requests the public's help in solving a cold case murder that happened four years ago.
Person seen hanging off branch at Waller Creek rescued
Austin Fire Department rescued a person who was in Waller Creek and hanging off a branch downtown.
Austin Fire Department rescued a person who was in Waller Creek and hanging off a branch downtown.
Final witness takes stand in Daniel Perry murder trial
On day seven in the murder trial of Daniel Perry, the final witness was called to the stand to testify.
On day seven in the murder trial of Daniel Perry, the final witness was called to the stand to testify.
Easter events and specials from across Central Texas
Easter is just around the corner, and restaurants and businesses across Central Texas are celebrating with brunch specials, egg hunts and fun for people of all ages.
Easter is just around the corner, and restaurants and businesses across Central Texas are celebrating with brunch specials, egg hunts and fun for people of all ages.
Expert testifies Garrett Foster was inches away from Daniel Perry's car door in murder trial
Day six of Daniel Perry’s murder trial included testimony from a forensic engineer who created a 3D rendering of the incident on July 25, 2020.
Day six of Daniel Perry’s murder trial included testimony from a forensic engineer who created a 3D rendering of the incident on July 25, 2020.
Daniel Perry's police interview after Garrett Foster's death revealed to jury
Perry is accused of shooting and killing Black Lives Matter Protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
Perry is accused of shooting and killing Black Lives Matter Protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
Daniel Perry murder trial to continue Monday
The trial began this week with Army Sgt. Daniel Perry maintaining his plea of not guilty for the murder of Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
The trial began this week with Army Sgt. Daniel Perry maintaining his plea of not guilty for the murder of Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
Daniel Perry murder trial: Police body cam footage shown to jury
Police body cam footage and Perry's 911 call moments after he shot Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster played in the courtroom.
Police body cam footage and Perry's 911 call moments after he shot Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster played in the courtroom.
One person hospitalized after being trapped under fallen tree downtown: ATCEMS
The person was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on Sixth Street.
The person was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on Sixth Street.
Jurors hear witness testimony in Daniel Perry murder trial
The jury heard from participants and police officers who were present at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest where Garrett Foster was shot and killed.
The jury heard from participants and police officers who were present at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest where Garrett Foster was shot and killed.
Police searching for 2 suspects who robbed, chased victim in Downtown
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery last year.
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery last year.