APA President Ken Casaday apologizes for 'insensitive tweet' about man killed at Austin protest
In an earlier tweet, Casaday blamed Foster for the confrontation in which he was shot dead, saying the demonstrator was “looking for a confrontation and found it.”
In an earlier tweet, Casaday blamed Foster for the confrontation in which he was shot dead, saying the demonstrator was “looking for a confrontation and found it.”
Fatal shooting at Austin protest could take months to get final review by prosecutors
The gunshots heard in video recorded that night scattered those at the scene, who were taking part in a Black Lives Matter protest march.
The gunshots heard in video recorded that night scattered those at the scene, who were taking part in a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Woman taken into custody, questioned and released following SWAT standoff on South First Bridge
Approximately two hours passed before the woman exited her vehicle and was taken into DPS custody “without further incident.”
Approximately two hours passed before the woman exited her vehicle and was taken into DPS custody “without further incident.”
Two released following fatal shooting during Austin protest, no charges at this time
Austin police say that officers reported hearing two separate volleys of gunfire on Congress Avenue just before 10 p.m. Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Austin police say that officers reported hearing two separate volleys of gunfire on Congress Avenue just before 10 p.m. Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Man who was shot, killed during protest in downtown Austin has been identified
28-year-old Garrett Foster was fatally shot at a protest on Saturday, July 25.
28-year-old Garrett Foster was fatally shot at a protest on Saturday, July 25.
Rally calling for end to Governor Abbott's COVID-19 mandates
Organizers say that the mandates are unconstitutional and want the governor to call a special session of the legislature.
Organizers say that the mandates are unconstitutional and want the governor to call a special session of the legislature.
Letter renews calls for removal of Confederate monuments at Texas State Capitol complex
A letter signed by members of the Texas House and Senate committees on administration Monday renews the call for monuments that dedicated to those who supported the Confederacy to be taken down.
A letter signed by members of the Texas House and Senate committees on administration Monday renews the call for monuments that dedicated to those who supported the Confederacy to be taken down.
State trooper involved in crash near protest in downtown Austin
The DPS Trooper was traveling westbound, with his police lights on, when he was struck by another vehicle.
The DPS Trooper was traveling westbound, with his police lights on, when he was struck by another vehicle.
Family of missing 22-year-old woman offering $500 reward for information
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.
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.
Austin Theater Alliance launches online summer auction to benefit Paramount & Stateside Theatres
The Austin Theater Alliance Summer Auction, which ends on July 17, will help to ensure that the historic venues can reopen their doors once they're allowed to so safely.
The Austin Theater Alliance Summer Auction, which ends on July 17, will help to ensure that the historic venues can reopen their doors once they're allowed to so safely.
UT Austin announces plans to create a more diverse and welcoming campus
Officials say the plan came about after widespread discussion with students, alumni, and community members and it will focus on two broad areas.
Officials say the plan came about after widespread discussion with students, alumni, and community members and it will focus on two broad areas.
Protesters in Austin demand justice for Vanessa Guillen
The event was organized by #NoMas, a movement started in Guillen's honor.
The event was organized by #NoMas, a movement started in Guillen's honor.
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza joins student protestors calling on defunding APD
Garza said she supports the students, noting that many young protestors are now taking the initiative to show up. But also adding this protest comes at a significant time – City Council votes on the budget on Monday.
Garza said she supports the students, noting that many young protestors are now taking the initiative to show up. But also adding this protest comes at a significant time – City Council votes on the budget on Monday.
Increased risk of harmful algae on Lady Bird Lake during summer
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The temporary stations are primarily located downtown and were chosen based on e-scooter travel patterns and data collected since April 2018.