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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
The march is bringing together a coalition of teachers, administrators, students, and families from around Central Texas.
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."
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.
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.
Around 11 p.m. on May 31, Justin Howell, a political science student, was filming a protest at Austin Police Headquarters on his cellphone.
UT Austin to require face masks on campus in the fall
All students, faculty, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings when they are in campus buildings.
All students, faculty, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings when they are in campus buildings.
Austin protests continue as Sunday marks ten days of demonstrations
rotesters say they believe their message is being heard, but that doesn't mean it ends here.
rotesters say they believe their message is being heard, but that doesn't mean it ends here.
Accused drunk driver slams into first responders during Austin protests
The roadway was shut down at the time so people could demonstrate. The wreck occurred three blocks from the protestors. Luckily, most had left the area when the crash took place.
The roadway was shut down at the time so people could demonstrate. The wreck occurred three blocks from the protestors. Luckily, most had left the area when the crash took place.
ATCEMS respond to heat-related illnesses during Sunday protests
On Sunday, ATCEMS established a command structure and deployed additional resources for the possibility of an increase in call volume for the downtown area.
On Sunday, ATCEMS established a command structure and deployed additional resources for the possibility of an increase in call volume for the downtown area.
Volunteer group provides medical aid to those at Austin protests
Sporting pink clothing and red crosses, Street Medics Austin volunteers can be found at APD headquarters, Austin City Hall and the Texas State Capitol.
Sporting pink clothing and red crosses, Street Medics Austin volunteers can be found at APD headquarters, Austin City Hall and the Texas State Capitol.
ATCEMS responding to wide variety of injuries during protests
From heated exchanges to the actual heat, ATCEMS has been busy assisting and responding to injuries this past week.
From heated exchanges to the actual heat, ATCEMS has been busy assisting and responding to injuries this past week.
Austin Police Association calls on city council leaders to be present at protests
Demonstrations have sparked following the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of Minneapolis police. Protestors are also advocating for justice in Mike Ramo’s case. Ramos was killed in an officer-involved shooting in April.
Demonstrations have sparked following the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of Minneapolis police. Protestors are also advocating for justice in Mike Ramo’s case. Ramos was killed in an officer-involved shooting in April.